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]]>Gravlox is one of the most expensive delicacies you can buy. Swedish in origin, it is the mildest, finest nova lox. At the deli counter you can pay more than $30 per pound for it, but you can make your own for far less. When fresh farm-raised salmon was on sale locally for $5.99 per pound, I knew… Food 2012-05-24T19:00:35+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/let_them_eat_cake/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/let_them_eat_cake/#When:19:00:32Z
]]>How does Dr. Robert Minch reconcile his love of sweets (and love of baking) with his profession? After all, Dr. Minch is a dentist, dedicated to promoting healthy teeth; he’s also an avid baker and a sweets-lover. Eating sugary treats is fine, he says, as long as you remember to brush your teeth immediately afterward. The other piece… Food 2012-05-17T19:00:32+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/stirring_up_memories/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/stirring_up_memories/#When:19:00:54Z
]]>On Mother’s Day, restaurants are often jammed, and frankly I prefer the homemade route. My newest cookbook discovery is “A Well-Seasoned Kitchen” by Sally Clayton and Lee Clayton Roper (The Cookbook Marketplace, 2009). When Clayton began suffering from early stage Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter Lee engaged her by reminiscing and recording family food memories. The results are… Food 2012-05-10T19:00:54+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/the_heart_of_italy/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/the_heart_of_italy/#When:18:59:43Z
]]>Stepping into Sotto Sopra on Charles Street in Baltimore is like suddenly finding yourself onstage at the opera. Dramatic velvet and silk drapes frame the room. Palatial mirrors reflect diners’ happy faces. Murals line the walls. Talk about drama: When executive chef and owner Riccardo Bosio presents a gorgeous and gargantuan veal chop, well, let’s just say… Food 2012-05-03T18:59:43+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/post-passover_tuneup/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/post-passover_tuneup/#When:19:00:15Z
]]>Passover symbolizes a new beginning and a time to tune up my Shabbat menu. I decided to go for an ethnic Shabbat soup. I have always loved the sweet and spicy flavors of Thai cuisine, especially Thai coconut soup. You can make it as it is described in the recipe below; or you can try a shortcut, as… Food 2012-04-26T19:00:15+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/dinner_dash/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/dinner_dash/#When:19:00:24Z
]]>Reisterstown resident Arlynne Brown enjoys cooking, but sometimes making dinner can get quite hectic. There are those crazy nights when she has a half-hour to put together a meal after running around carpooling her 10th-grade daughter, Victoria. “I have to get Victoria to crew practice on the other side of the South Hanover Bridge,” she says. “I need… Food 2012-04-19T19:00:24+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/and_the_winner_is/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/and_the_winner_is/#When:19:00:47Z
]]>The sixth annual Manischewitz Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-Off was held recently in New York City. More than 10,000 recipes were submitted and five finalists were chosen. The winner was Eric Silberman, a 20-year-old senior at Princeton University. His “Mod Matzoh Ball Soup” wowed the judges, including celebrity Food Network chef Claire Robinson. Silberman was inspired by his grandmother’s original chicken… Food 2012-04-12T19:00:47+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/barretts_grill/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/barretts_grill/#When:19:00:09Z
]]>“Serendipity.” That’s “one of my favorite words,” says Brian Harrison, executive chef at Barrett’s Grill in Hunt Valley. Harrison probably has a soft spot for serendipity because it would be a good way to describe his career in food, which started when he was just 16 and worked as a busboy and dishwasher in a Florida restaurant. Twelve… Food 2012-04-05T19:00:09+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/after_the_seder/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/after_the_seder/#When:19:00:41Z
]]>When it comes to daily menu planning, Passover can be a challenge. After the seders are finished, we often look at our repertoire and find that many of the dishes we make week in and week out don’t fit the holiday guidelines. Substituting kosher-for-Passover pasta just doesn’t cut it. This week, the Baltimore Jewish Times shares kosher-for-Passover… Food 2012-03-29T19:00:41+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/tasty_shabbat/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/tasty_shabbat/#When:19:00:00Z Pikesville resident Susan Cohen enjoys entertaining. She loves setting a pretty table, hanging out with family and friends and of course, eating. On the other hand, when she’s the one doing the entertaining, she wants to prepare easy dishes that “I can place in the oven and call it a day,” she says. For a number of… Food 2012-02-16T19:00:00+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/the_big_squeeze1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/the_big_squeeze1/#When:19:00:45Z For eight years, chef Chris Golder traveled the oceans, preparing meals on some of the world’s most luxurious yachts. Now the Maryland native has dropped anchor at Tark’s Grill at Green Spring Station in Lutherville, where happy customers enjoy the restaurant’s signature steaks, braised ribs and chicken potpie. Golder prefers to let well-prepared entrees speak for themselves. He’s… Food 2012-02-02T19:00:45+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/sweet_memories1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/sweet_memories1/#When:01:11:57Z
]]>Foods often act like a magic time machine that can transport us back to the good old days. Scientists say it has to do with neurons and olfactory sensors, but all I know is that our sense of smell has power to bring back vivid memories. For me, that’s sticky buns. I’m talking about cafeteria sticky buns… Food 2012-01-14T01:11:57+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/pitt_beef/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/pitt_beef/#When:19:00:22Z
]]>Just because Eric Radz doesn’t root for the hometown football team — so what if he admits he cheers for its arch-rival? — doesn’t mean he can’t serve up a mean tailgate. Every season, Radz, a construction attorney with Ober, Kaler (and yes, a Pittsburgh Steelers fan), will fire up a menu for family and friends at tailgating… Food 2011-10-20T19:00:22+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/post-chanukah/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/post-chanukah/#When:19:00:38Z
]]>Whoa, those Thanksgiving leftovers flowed into Chanukah so quickly that, by the lighting of the fourth candle, I thought I was in trouble. Yet I managed to keep my last menu green and abundantly tasteful.  Menu is perhaps the wrong word. … It didn’t even qualify for a full buffet, more like a smorgasbord. No leftover latkes, of… Food 2010-12-09T19:00:38+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/soups_on/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/soups_on/#When:19:00:29Z
]]>Gefilte fish and matzoh ball chicken soup ... truly the only acceptable first Passover courses and the only ones you’ll ever need. Fluffy matzoh balls floating in chicken broth is the tradition that guests will expect and cherish. Because the broth is so important, this year I was determined to find a better way to make my chicken… Food 2010-03-11T19:00:29+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/shabbat_on_a_budget/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/shabbat_on_a_budget/#When:16:48:27Z
]]>Making large meals actually saves you money! In this economy, that’s one more reason to have guests over. Rotating Shabbat dinners among friends and family is nothing new, but using budget-friendly menus can save time and money while still having a beautiful and delicious dinner for your guests. But don’t let the word “budget” scare you. Skimping on… Food 2010-01-29T16:48:27+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/start_fresh_for_2010/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/start_fresh_for_2010/#When:20:00:32Z Many of us begin a new year with resolutions to improve our diet. One way to get started is to make an inventory of everything in the freezer, refrigerator and pantry. Get rid of items that are outdated, unhealthy or too tempting. This is the perfect time to minimize your waist—your waste! Once you “slim down” your kitchen,… Food 2010-01-07T20:00:32+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/break-fast_menu/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/break-fast_menu/#When:17:58:08Z A 2008 Israeli study concluded that Jews see Yom Kippur in many different ways, but three perspectives were most prevalent. Some view Yom Kippur as an extremely holy day for atonement and for restoring their relationship with God. Some consider it a day of serious contemplation and self-examination. Some see it as a “day of rest at home.”… Food 2009-09-24T17:58:08+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/end-of-summer_budget_fruits/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/end-of-summer_budget_fruits/#When:14:04:59Z I don’t think there are more “summery” fruits at the end of summer than watermelon and peaches, especially when planning budget meals. Professional chefs are using seasonal fruits in their menus and these creative masters have come up with many fabulous recipes. The good news is, most are easy enough for you to duplicate in your kitchen. Take… Food 2009-08-20T14:04:59+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/football_food/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/food/jt/food/football_food/#When:03:00:40Z It comes as no surprise that football is one of America’s favorite spectator sports. And what’s better than being at home, cozy and warm with the best seats in the house on your biggest television? Times often can vary depending on East Coast or West Coast starts, but menus can reflect these times. Lunch or dinner, the menus… Food 2008-11-14T03:00:40+00:00