
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...

Pistachio-Cranberry Rugelach
Traditional rugelach gets dressed up for the holiday with pistachios, cranberries, and snow-white icing. Rich but not too sweet! —...

Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole
Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped...

Fruit-Topped Cheese Blintzes
My dad always requested this special dish for Father's Day; it was his favorite breakfast. You can switch up the...

Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme
A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....

Slow-Cooked Tender Beef Brisket
Brisket can be difficult to cook, but this recipe always turns out great. I live in the country and have...

Red Flannel Stew
When I was a child, every Saturday night was red flannel night. Grandpa and I wore our red flannel long...

Honey-Nut Swirls
Puff pastry creates a quick and easy "dough" for pretty pinwheel-type cookies featuring two types of nuts. The flaky treats...

Vanilla & Cinnamon-Kissed Apple Latkes
Latkes are crispy fried pancakes, often made with potatoes. But this sweet version with apples, orange juice, cinnamon and vanilla...

Mediterranean Baked Fish
"The mouthwatering aroma of this herbed fish dish baking is sure to lure guests to your kitchen" predicts Ellen De...

Basic Braised Lamb Shanks
A friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. My son-in-law loves these lamb shanks as part of a...

Swiss Potato Kugel
I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I...

Fiddlehead Soup
My family loves this delicious soup made with fiddleheads (the tightly curled young fronds from bracken, ostrich and cinnamon ferns)....

Smoky Beef Brisket
A friend and I first ate this brisket at a restaurant, then came home and duplicated it with great success....

Potato Leek Skillet
Before sampling this recipe from a neighbor, I never had eaten leeks. I've since fallen in love with their mellow,...


Kugel Recipe
Noodle kugel is a popular Jewish dish that's enjoyed year-round, from holiday gatherings to regular family brunches.

Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken
Garlic and herbs roasting in and on the chicken make this roasted version so flavorful that you can eliminate the...

Asparagus Leek Chowder
To us, asparagus is the taste of spring, so we enjoy it in as many meals as we can. When...

Chocolate Chip Biscotti
With a hint of apricots, these chocolate chip biscotti taste great alongside a cup of coffee or tea.Friends and family...


Rugelach Recipe
This rugelach recipe makes the most amazing cinnamon-sugar treats for your holiday dessert spread.

Cranberry Rugelach
These traditional Polish treats will keep for a long time in an airtight container. One year, I sent a batch...

Israeli Salad
This Israeli salad is bursting with flavor, thanks to its blend of herbs and veggies, a dressing that adds a...

Cardamom Carrots
"These slightly sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom go over big whenever I serve them. They're particularly nice at...

Light Apple Cake
My family loves Jewish apple cakes, so this low-fat version became an instant favorite. —Kylene Konosky, Jermyn, Pennsylvania


Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Sweet, smoky roasted red pepper hummus is a creamy and delicious dip that will have your guests coming back for...

Beef Brisket in Beer
One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning...

Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup
A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a...


Blintzes
Don't flip out! Learn how to make blintzes with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Beef Barley Lentil Soup
I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad....