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Buffet mentality and New Year’s Eve
Jul Glogg By Tina Wasserman I am often asked how many people a recipe will serve. I always respond that it depends on the circumstances. We have all made the…
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Jews and Chinese food
Chinese style hot and sour soup By Tina Wasserman There have always been two major factors in the spread of the Jewish Diaspora: commerce and persecution. The arrival of Jewish…
Dishes for Thanksgiving 2021
Photo: Tina WassermanSpiced Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake By Tina Wasserman Here’s a festive salad that will easily go with all your Thanksgiving dishes. I recently purchased Red Apple balsamic vinegar from…
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Tapas-oriented Hanukkah: latkes, wings and doughnuts
Photo: Bill MilnePotato and Scallion Latkes with Pickled Applesauce By Paula Shoyer (JNS) Paula Shoyer’s “Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook” was a near-instant success. It offers 46 kosher-for-Passover recipes that can…
The miracle of Hanukkah, in more ways than one
Photo: Ethel G. HofmanSmoked Salmon Latkes with Capers and DillPhoto: Ethel G. HofmanPan-Fried Chicken Breasts, Basque-Style, with Sizzled Black OlivesPhoto: Ethel G. HofmanDark, Sticky Gingerbread à La ModePhoto: Justin Matrose…
Special Dessert Items for Hanukkah
Photo: Tina WassermanThis cookie box is decorative and fun to make. By Tina Wasserman Whoever said that decorated cookie constructions have to look like a house with snow on the…
Gluten-free churros for a tasty Hanukkah treat
By Tannaz Sassooni It started with a question for Jonathan Gold. Hanukkah 2011 was nearing, and a friend sent a query to “Ask Mr. Gold,” the advice column of the…
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Hearty and portable foods for Sukkot
Baked apple with raisins on a white background . Studio Photo By Tina Wasserman Well, here is another holiday for us to celebrate in a different fashion this year. It…
An important break fast lesson: Let others help
Photo: Dave CarlinApplesauce By Tina Wasserman I don’t do Break Fast. I used to but I couldn’t stand thinking about my menu and setup while I was supposed to be…
Labor Day Rosh Hashanah: lessening the labor
Photo: Ethel G. HofmanChicken Masala By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) I know, I know; it’s summer! Must we think of all the cooking now? This year, the holiday starts the…