What happened to the Webster Hall coffee cake?
By Eric Lidji
PITTSBURGH — Every decade or so, the legendary Webster Hall Coffee Cake has made an appearance in the local papers. Please join...
Thank the Mayans. It’s Hot Chocolate Day.
By Linda Morel
Because I love chocolate, I was thrilled to learn that Jan. 31 is National Hot Chocolate Day.
Hot chocolate, also known as cocoa...
President Joe Biden visits Jewish deli in Washington
By Gabe Friedman
Joe Biden is Irish and Catholic, but his family clearly has a soft spot for Jewish food.
On the way back to the...
Pear and pomegranate salad for Tu B’Shevat
By Jessica Grann
It’s a beautiful custom on Tu B’Shevat to share and serve foods with all sorts of tree fruits and tree nuts. Often...
Solomonov brings Israel home with web series
With his fleet of Philadelphia restaurants and three published cookbooks, chef Michael Solomonov has made a strong bid to be the most prominent proponent...
French lentil and sausage soup. A meal in a bowl.
By Jessica Grann
Lentils are a vastly underrated whole grain, and American cooks are not prone to use them in their home cooking. I find...
One-dish chicken dinners for two (or four)
Cooks love a one-dish meal. And winter really lends itself to this type of cooking — these dishes generally involve a lengthy simmer or...
Gehakte leber: Chopped liver
By Max Cohen
The gehakte leber is probably one of the most popular dishes in Jewish cuisine, and the recipe is so simple that it...
Hot beverages for winter socials
Winter is upon us and, normally, that means holiday parties, indoor gatherings and lots of time with extended family and friends. But not this...
For some zing, try green curry chicken
Lately, I’ve branched out from my typical palate into some Thai flavors. This recipe was simple, and the results were quite good. Many supermarkets...
