These can easily be assembled before a gathering or dinner, simply store them in the freezer until you want to bake. Add an extra … more

I make this delicious apple crumb cake throughout the whole Minnesota apple season, it’s one of my favorite autumnal treats. Chock-full of apples, it’s super moist, fruit-forward and … more

I don’t need to remind you of all the reasons that 2020 has been an incredibly rough year. We could all use a fresh start, so it’s a good thing that Rosh Hashana is here, … more

While this suggestion may seem a bit … unorthodox … some might find that it offers a charming departure for one of the Yom Tov meals. Last year I invited about 15 friends over to our … more

Make prep and cleanup easier on yourself by cooking the main and the side on one sheet pan. Pair the main ingredients for tzimmes (root vegetables, honey, dried fruit) with chicken thighs, which cook … more

For a particularly sweet new year, try this apple and honey upside-down cake, rich and tender thanks to sour cream and oil. Any apple you have on hand will work here, but sweet-tart apples like … more

Honey cake has had a long and diverse evolution. From breadcrumbs mashed with honey came the sweet and spiced cake … more

This recipe is based on my favorite childhood dish, chraime. It originated in Morocco and means “prohibited” or “illegal” in Arabic. As a child, I waited all week to eat it at … more

Way back in Medieval Germany, dumplings were a culinary innovation, only recently arrived from Asia. These were simple, doughy balls. They weren’t filled with meat, potatoes or cheese; they … more

Crispy, juicy chicken schnitzel is a dish that is practically ubiquitous in Israel, much to the relief of all parents who have taken their picky American kids on a trip to the Holy Land. On my … more