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Grilled Kofta with Eggplant and Tomatoes
“Ladies can grill too!” is what I thought while watching the men tend to the grill at one of my favorite Middle Eastern eateries recently. But after years of owning a charcoal grill and by default,...
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Schnitzel and Sumac Slaw Sandwich Recipe
Schnitzel was something my mom made every week. Israeli schnitzel is most always made with thinly pounded chicken that is coated in breading and pan-fried. Every child growing up in an Israeli home had...
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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Like any good Jew, I love Chinese food. There’s nothing better than feasting on salty, saucy takeout favorites like orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and lo mein. I wish that I could recreate these...
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Homemade Kosher Ramen Soup Recipe
A little over a year ago, I dragged my then 2-year-old daughter on a food adventure while in Los Angeles visiting my family. “We are going to have noodle soup,” I told her. She just nodded and asked if...
View ArticleVeggie and Cheese Burekas Recipe for an Easy Weeknight Dinner
It’s currently day four of being back at work as a high school counselor after three months of maternity leave, and I am keenly aware of just how little time exists in each day. Time and sleep (and...
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Schnitzel Strips with Green Tahini Dip Recipe
Sports! I’m not really into them but I absolutely love the Superbowl. It’s a time for snacks, chips, dips, beer, and 12-foot subs. I’m usually the one hosting because I love creating a huge spread of...
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Sumac Chicken and Rice Recipe
If you’re like me, you will constantly ask yourself the same question every week: “What should I make for Shabbat this week?” I like changing things up from week to week but that’s not always easy to...
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Lahmacun–Turkish Pizza–with Chopped Salad and Herb Tahini Recipe
Two years ago, my husband and I went on a food tour across Istanbul, and our guide was boasting about lahmacun, Turkish-style pizza, and how we can’t leave Turkey without trying it. I remember watching...
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
Every Jewish home has a sweet and sour meatballs recipe. For some of us, it’s scribbled down on a soiled napkin. For others, it’s in our favorite kosher cookbook. And probably for most of us, it’s not...
View ArticleHow to Make Perfect Roast Chicken
They say that a sign of a great cook is the ability to make a great, simple roasted chicken. Roasted chicken is a Friday night staple, a classic Sunday supper and one of the most delicious ways to...
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Sheet-Pan Dinner Recipe: Za’atar Chicken With Cauliflower and Chickpeas
I get pretty skeptical about (some) food trends. I balk at quinoa. I loathe smoothie bowls. Please don’t try to tell me how awesome chia seed pudding is, because I promise, it’s not as good as...
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Za’atar Fried Chicken with Spicy Thyme Honey Recipe
Look, I’m going to be honest with you: deep frying is a huge pain. It’s hot, it’s splatter-y, sometimes things come out raw, and it’s not exactly healthy. Fun stuff, right? BUT! Big, big but. It is...
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Barbecue Brisket and Beans Recipe
If a sweet pulled brisket got married to a can of baked beans, this dish would be their delicious baby. I love baked beans, right out of the can, all summer long for cook-outs and backyard parties. It...
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Charred Salmon with Lemon Herb Israeli Couscous and Fava Beans Recipe
As I’m writing this, I’m grazing on some local organic Washington berries that were hand picked just a few miles away. We’ve made the Pacific Northwest our new home (North Washington to be exact) for...
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Sheet Pan Chimichurri Cod with Potatoes and Squash Recipe
I come from a family of hunters and gatherers, and the younger generations are no exception. My grandfather owned and operated a farm in Cuba, and to this day, enjoys reaping what he sows. This love of...
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Shakshuka with Spinach and Lamb Meatballs Recipe
I admit we’ve had shakshuka on the brain lately here at The Nosher. Shakshuka has become the it brunch dish all over the New York area and there are just so many delicious-looking recipes to try. One...
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Leftover Chicken Recipes: Moroccan Spinach Pie & 5 More Easy Ideas
There are some things that are a constant on our holiday table, and chicken soup is a given. Too hot outside for soup? My gang doesn’t care. They won’t be satisfied until I ladle shimmering broth over...
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How to Cook a Shabbat Dinner When You Are a Vegetarian But Your Guests Are Not
A friend recently reached out because she decided to slowly introduce meat back into her diet after being a vegetarian for over 20 years. But, she had never cooked meat – where should she start?? And...
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Meatballs with Tahini and Tomatoes Recipe
Tahini is a remarkably versatile ingredient. Its rich, nutty flavor adds unique character to everything from cookies, to roasted veggies, raw veggie salads and simmer sauces. For tahini newbies, be...
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe
Because I am someone who runs her life a million miles per minute, but still values the fruits of a home-cooked meal, the slow cooker is certainly a mainstay in my kitchen. Because of this favorite...
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