These doughnuts were a specialty of Warsaw Jewish bakers. The Polish Catholics who stood in line to buy them in the depths of winter probably did not realize that they…
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Potato Kugel
This comes from Byelorussia, a province in western Russia that had a large prewar Jewish population. Potato kugel is a rich, hearty savory pudding–almost a meal in itself.
Roast Potatoes with Rice
This traditional Sephardic dish has always accompanied roast beef or lamb in our house. Baked in an ovenproof glass dish, it can be brought directly from the stove to the…
Slow-Cooked Sabbath Stew
There are almost as many recipes for this kind of stew – or cholent as there are Askenazi Jewish families. The idea is to use slow-cooking ingredients, such as tougher…
Stewed Okra
Okra is a popular vegetable among Middle Eastern and Sephardic Jews in Greece, Turkey, Romania, Africa, and parts of the Middle East, including Israel. Okra must always be trimmed carefully…
Strawberry Auflauf
A delicious souffle originally from Austro-Hungary, this recipe can also be prepared with other soft berries such as raspberries, loganberries, boy-senberries, or blueberries.
Jewish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Stuffed vegetables are a traditional way of stretching a meager meat ration, and are especially useful in Jewish cooking because the meat can be either precooked or raw. Stuffed cabbage…
Stuffed Monkey
This delicious Sephardic cake is popular among English Jews, though the meaning of the name is unknown. One theory is that monkey is a conuption of machshee, Arabic for "stuffed"…
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
This is a good accompaniment to strongly flavored meats, turkey, or even goose. Always cook the cabbage in a stainless-steel or enamel pot; aluminum will react with the acid in…
Sweet Fruit Kugel
This Ashkenazic recipe from Austro-Hungary and Poland is baked overnight with the Sabbath stew. The better quality the leftover bread or cake, the more delicious the kugel. Serve it with…
Tunisian-Style Couscous
Couscous is the national dish of Tunisia, although it is also popular in Morocco and Algeria. In all these countries, couscous is the traditional Friday-night Jewish dinner. Couscous is coarse…