
Jewish Apple Cake
This Jewish apple cake recipe makes a dense, moist cake layered with cinnamon and fruit. It's perfect for Rosh Hashanah,...


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


Hamantaschen
Our guide walks you through making hamantaschen, traditional triangle-shaped cookies for Purim, and even customizing them with different fillings.

Lemon Noodle Kugel
Comforting kugel is a traditional dessert at our family's Polish Christmas Eve supper. Rich with butter, sugar, sour cream and...

Sauerkraut Latkes
Really? Sauerkraut in potato pancakes? Oh, yes. Firm, sweet apples mellow the tang so very nicely. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Noodle Pudding
Whenever I bring this creamy dish to gatherings, it always prompts recipe requests. The surprising sweetness comes from apricot nectar,...

Winning Cream of Leek Soup
I got this recipe from an old family friend, who gave me my first batch of leeks, too! This soup...

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...

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...

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

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...

Roast Beef and Barley Soup
When making this soup, I tend to clean out the refrigerator by adding all kinds of leftovers. In fact, my...

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

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

Grandma’s Raspberry Rugelach
I remember sitting on my great-grandmother's couch with a pad and pen in hand as she told me each ingredient...

Fruit-Topped Blintzes
My mother is a wonderful cook who always likes to prepare (and improve on!) dishes she has sampled at restaurants....

Apple-Leek Pork Chops
"The sweet and savory combination of apples and leeks goes so well with these golden pork chops," says Elaine Williams...

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

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...

Glazed Carrots for a Crowd
Whenever our church group plans a gathering, I'm undoubtedly asked to bring these carrots. I never complain because I enjoy...

Tomato Leek Soup
This recipe was given to me years ago from a friend in Australia. We're a family that loves soup, and...

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

Makeover Sweet Kugel
This is a traditional recipe I make for the holidays. My close friend and I used to bake together until...

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....

Zucchini Latkes
Less starchy than their potato-based cousins, zucchini latkes are a delicious but lighter alternative for Hanukkah, or any other time...

Kasha Varnishkes
This is one of the great Jewish comfort foods. It’s easy to put together, and leftovers make a surprisingly delicious...