Makeover Sweet Kugel
This is a traditional recipe I make for the holidays. My close friend and I used to bake together until...
Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup
A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a...
Seafood Dip
I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, who's an excellent cook. She makes this dip every Christmas Eve for our...
Dairy Kugel
Kugel is served often in our region. It's really rich and tastes like cheesecake.
Sweet and Savory Brisket
I like this recipe not only because it makes such tender and flavorful beef, but because it takes advantage of...
Hash Brown Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream
On weekends when I was growing up, pancakees, salmon and bagels were our brunch staples. Now, I combine the concepts...
Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken
Garlic and herbs roasting in and on the chicken make this roasted version so flavorful that you can eliminate the...
Noodle Pudding
Whenever I bring this creamy dish to gatherings, it always prompts recipe requests. The surprising sweetness comes from apricot nectar,...
Spiced Garlic Carrots
This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic...
Easy Cappuccino
Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk....
Onion Kugel
Sliced eggplant, diced green pepper or shredded cabbage can be used in place of onions for this onion kugel recipe....
Beef Brisket with Mop Sauce
This tender brisket roasts in a sauce that adds great flavor. When one of our sons lived in the South,...
Jack-o’-Lantern Pizzas
Set out a variety of toppings and let the kids decorate their pumpkin-head pizzas. It will be so much fun...
Baked Figs
Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them...
Cranberry Persimmon Cookies
During the holidays, I bake double batch after double batch of these moist drop cookies. Dotted with dried cranberries and...
Holiday Honey Cake
Thirty-five years ago, I gave a friend of mine a platter of my assorted home-baked Christmas cookies. The next day,...
Celebration Braid
During the holidays, I sometimes make a couple of these golden loaves a day to give as gifts. Everyone in...
Coconut Washboards
This simple yet satisfying coconut cookie recipe has been around for generations. Pressing a fork into the top gives the...
Raspberry Hot Cocoa
Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls and raspberry-flavored marshmallows, this cool-weather favorite goes from everyday to extra-special. —Andrew McDowell, Lake...
Brisket with Chunky Tomato Sauce
When Linda Blaska of Atlanta, Georgia treats dinner guests to this impressive brisket, they agree it's the best beef they've...
Brisket in a Bag
This tender brisket is served with a savory cranberry gravy that's made right in the bag. You'll want to serve...
Cheddar-Pecan Crisps
Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The...
Meringue Shells with Lemon Curd
We love a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy....
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
There’s nothing to this recipe—the preparation and cooking times are so quick. I sprinkle in a few dried cranberries, but...
Marinated Beef Brisket
"This tender, tasty brisket cooks a long time, but it's so easy to prepare," confirms Janet Parham, Cibolo, Texas. "Just...
Tomato-Onion Green Beans
Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a...
Sufganiyot
Sufganiyot are believed to have first come from Spain, adapted from a similar treat, the sopaipilla. Others say the sopaipilla...
Passover Rolls
We use these traditional eggy Passover rolls to make sandwiches throughout the week. But they can also be served as...
Mini Challah
There's nothing like the aroma of bread baking to warm heart and home. Served fresh from the oven or given...