Matzah Chilaquiles
If you’ve never heard of chilaquiles, well, you’d basically be me until about three years ago. Shockingly, of all the places I’ve lived and traveled to, I hadn’t heard of this traditional Mexican dish...
View ArticleVegan Funfetti Cheesecake Bites
I grew up with Easter baskets, but I didn’t grow up “celebrating” Easter by any means. When I visited dad’s house during Easter time, though, my stepmother would have beautiful Easter baskets prepared...
View ArticleFrittata Flowers for Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day we celebrate mom and/or any other women in your life who have helped to nourish and care for you. Whether it’s the Italian mom who loves Sunday Supper but your red sauce is ordered in...
View ArticleZa’atar White Bean Salad on Malawach
I love Mother’s Day. I know this might seem like a given but I’ve honestly always loved Mother’s Day. There were definitely a few years there (mainly in my 20s) where it was not on my radar but now...
View ArticleChallah With a Twist: Scallion Pancake Challah
By Molly Yeh Reprinted with permission from Molly Yeh, adapted from MyJewishLearning. I enjoy being a Chinese Jew. I eat plenty of matzah balls and potstickers and I get to celebrate three New Years....
View ArticleFrench Apple Root Vegetable Hash with Honey Drizzle
This version of vegetable hash can be served as a side dish or enjoyed as a full meal. The apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah represent a sweet new year while the flavors are French inspired with...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Monkey Bread with Applesauce Glaze
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals because every dish has a comfort food vibe. For Yom Kippur, I love preparing a “break fast” meal with some family favorites like noodle kugel and bagels and lox....
View ArticleBlueberry and Apple Borekas with Honey Tahini
It’s probably a bit of a stretch to call these borekas because I originally introduced them to my readers as one of our favorite savory Turkish bites. And it’s not every day you think of sweet...
View ArticleKabocha Squash Soup with Garlic Challah Croutons
Since Sukkot menus are all about the autumn harvest, what could be more festive than starting off the meal with a comforting bowl of pumpkin soup? When I was growing up, one of my favorite recipes was...
View ArticleSeven Species Cheese Spread for Havdalah
All photos by Laurel Street Kitchen When my now-husband Bryan and I began talking about spending our lives together, we enrolled in Introduction to Judaism classes at a local a reform synagogue in San...
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