Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and halved 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped Directions 1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 2) Toss the potatoes and olive oil in a bowl to coat. Season with salt and pepper. 3) Place the potatoes in…
Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and halved 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped Directions 1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 2) Toss the potatoes and olive oil in a bowl to coat. Season with salt and pepper. 3) Place the potatoes in…
*Sukkot is also known as the “Feast of the Ingathering.” This agricultural festival was connected to the time of year when farmers in ancient Israel harvested all of their crops from the field. Since Sukkot is linked to the harvest it is tradtional to eat lots of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Ingredients 1 can peach…
*Braised brisket is synonymous with Jewish holidays. You would be hard-pressed to go to a Passover or Sukkot celebration and not find brisket somewhere on the menu. Most of my Jewish friends are fiercely loyal to their mother or grandmother’s brisket recipe, just as they should be. In case you do not come from a…
*Braised brisket is synonymous with Jewish holidays. You would be hard-pressed to go to a Passover or Sukkot celebration and not find brisket somewhere on the menu. Most of my Jewish friends are fiercely loyal to their mother or grandmother’s brisket recipe, just as they should be. In case you do not come from a long…
*My favorite humus place in the old city of Jerusalem is called Lina’s, close to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Lina’s is famous for having a very smooth humus recipe they have served for 35 years. At Lina’s they always give you a plate of small kosher pickles and sliced raw onions. You are…
*The word for tomato in Hebrew is “Agvania.” The root of the word is to love or desire. Ben-Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew, did not like this word selection for tomato. He thought it was too sensual and insisted on the more Semitic word for tomato, “badura.” However, in a rare occurrence Ben-Yehuda did…
*The word for tomato in Hebrew is “Agvania.” The root of the word is to love or desire. Ben-Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew, did not like this word selection for tomato. He thought it was too sensual and insisted on the more Semitic word for tomato, “badura.” However, in a rare occurrence Ben-Yehuda did not win the linguistic battle. People in…
Ingredients 3 ½ cups vegetable broth 3 cups water 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped salt 2 cups Arborio rice (risotto) 1 pound thin asparagus, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup Parmesan, grated ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced Directions 1) Bring the broth and water to…
Ingredients 3 ½ cups vegetable broth 3 cups water 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped salt 2 cups Arborio rice (risotto) 1 pound thin asparagus, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup Parmesan, grated ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced Directions 1) Bring the broth and water to a…