http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php en dsnyder@jewishtimes.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-22T12:07:31+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/a_more_meaningful_mothers_day/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/a_more_meaningful_mothers_day/#When:12:54:20Z Mother’s Day and brunch go together like peanut butter and jelly. Why brunch? Maybe the timing: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. suits all ages, from fussy newborns to older people in the family. Mother’s Day brunch is so popular in the U.S. that 58 percent of those polled in 2012 said they would celebrate Mom with a restaurant… Food 2013-05-09T12:54:20+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/faux_pho_wins_25000/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/faux_pho_wins_25000/#When:12:09:59Z
]]>With $25,000 in prizes for the first-place winner, the Manischewitz Cookoff has now become one of the biggest annual cooking contests. I was at the latest Manischewitz Cookoff and got to taste every recipe from the five finalists. The winning recipe, a takeoff on Thai “Pho” (pronounced “Fuh”) soup, was delicious. It was simple, creative … and kosher!… Food 2013-04-11T12:09:59+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/local_kosher_syrian_cuisine/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/local_kosher_syrian_cuisine/#When:17:10:41Z
]]>Almost all Jews left Syria in 1997, but their cuisine has been well preserved. Syrian cuisine is quite unique. The recipes often highlight dried fruits, lentils and sweet-sour flavors such as tamarind and pomegranates. Spices are dominant in most dishes — especially turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, allspice and saffron. Cilantro is also used, as well as Persian olives, rose… Food 2012-12-12T17:10:41+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/the_jews_stuffed_cabbage_and_simchat_torah/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/the_jews_stuffed_cabbage_and_simchat_torah/#When:16:22:41Z It’s almost encoded in your Jewish DNA: How you make your stuffed cabbage all depends on where your grandmother came from. For many, the delicacy is served on the holiday of Simchat Torah much the same way that latkes are associated with Chanukah, hamentaschen tag along with Purim and Shavuot comes with a plethora of dairy dishes. So… Food 2012-10-07T16:22:41+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/sensational_sukkot_recipes1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/sensational_sukkot_recipes1/#When:13:00:20Z
]]>Make Sukkot entertaining simple, with this full menu from Lévana Kirschenbaum’s new book, “The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen: Glorious Meals Pure and Simple” (levanacooks.com/cookbooks). Hot and Sweet Parsnips Chicken with Mushrooms Miso Soup with All the Fixings Tricolor Fish Terrine Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Food 2012-09-27T13:00:20+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/something_new_for_break_fast1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/something_new_for_break_fast1/#When:12:51:49Z
]]>Feel like trying something new for break fast? Check out these tasty recipes from Levana Kirshenbaum’s “The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen Cookbook.” Here’s the plan for this much-awaited meal. Feel free to have bagels, cheeses and smoked fish, sliced tomatoes, onions and all that jazz … or serve the following beautiful dinner. No one is ready to fuss… Food 2012-09-27T12:51:49+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/rosh_hashanah_food_roasted_salmon_with_maple_glaze/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/rosh_hashanah_food_roasted_salmon_with_maple_glaze/#When:19:10:43Z
]]>Whatever our culinary background may be, one thing unites all cuisines at Rosh Hashanah time: A sweet ingredient must be present in the dish, the Jewish way to usher in a sweet year is by way of the kitchen. The following Rosh Hashanah-inspired recipe is excerpted from my new book, “The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen: Glorious Meals Pure… Food 2012-09-05T19:10:43+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/jt/food/tasty_shabbat/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/the_big_squeeze1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/sweet_memories1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/pitt_beef/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/post-chanukah/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/soups_on/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/shabbat_on_a_budget/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/start_fresh_for_2010/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/break-fast_menu/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/end-of-summer_budget_fruits/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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/jt/food/football_food/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/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