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Watch the video: Sweet memories of holidays gone by

Most of us look back fondly on High Holy Days celebrated in the warm embrace of our extended families. And as young parents, we try to make those memories for our … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 10/8/24

Munn cookies bring back memories

One of my favorite childhood memories is arriving at my Bubby and Zayde’s apartment to the smell of freshly baked Munn (from the German mohn – poppy) cookies. That smell reminds me of a … more

NEAL DROBNIS | 10/8/24

Tishpishti is Sephardi honey cake, but better

Honey cake is a hallmark of Rosh Hashanah and the fall Jewish holidays – Ashkenazi honey cake, that is. But did you know there’s a … more

SUSAN BAROCAS | 9/6/24

The challahs lined up for sampling: (left to right) Miami Onion Bakery, Maven’s Delicatessen, Navad Bakers, Oak Bake Shop, Seven Stars.

Challah taste test reveals many good choices in Providence area

Do you like your challah soft and fluffy or with a dense, firm bite? Do you prefer a loaf with seeds? Is a golden crust important to you? Do you have definite opinions on the best braid for a Shabbat … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 7/5/24

Mouthwatering dairy recipes for Shavuot

Shavuot is coming , at sundown on June 11, and to many of us, that means dairy! Cheesecake, blintzes and noodle kugels are traditional choices, but this year, why not add something delicious and … more

BY FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/7/24

Celebrate spring with brunch favorites

Family Features — Few things go together quite like fresh spring air, warm sunshine and a menu made up of delicious brunch bites. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or simply gathering your … more

5/10/24

Matzah brei gets a trendy makeover with cacio e pepe

JTA – Cacio e pepe translates to cheese and pepper, and the classic Roman pasta dish includes little more than these eponymous ingredients. In the classic recipe, spaghetti and salted pasta … more

STEPHANIE GANZ | 4/5/24

A matzah ball soup rich in tradition

JTA – Though my Grandma Snazzy, my mother’s mother, seemed to barely eat a thing (to this day, I am convinced she subsisted on toast and coffee), she was a wonderful Jewish cook. One of … more

GAIL SIMMONS | 4/5/24

Sauce Gribiche is my secret weapon for Passover

JTA – Sauce gribiche is a cold egg sauce that originated in 19th-century France when the so-called “mother sauces” (or grandes sauces ) were being defined by chefs Marie Antoine … more

STEPHANIE GANZ | 4/5/24

Before you plan the same old menu, check out this new Passover cookbook

Miriam Pascal Cohen’s latest book, “Real Life Pesach Cooking” (Mesorah Publications, 2024) might be a lifesaver for those of us looking for a fresh cookbook … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/5/24