Jewish Exponent Cooks & Cuisine Feed http://www.jewishexponent.com For some families, tradition reigns supreme at Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, what's familiar on the Thanksgiving table isn't always the best. So this year, I'm going to mix up things a bit with some new side dishes. Stuffed roasted sq... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20058/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20058/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT After all that turkey and stuffing, can there be room left for dessert? Here are some sweet treats that will bring your guests running back to the table. Banana Split Ice Cream Cake 4 eggs, at room temperature, separated 3/4 cup mashe... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20052/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20052/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gone is the fun and flavor of the outside grill. Let's face it -- it's November, and the cooler weather is here. All of which means we can get back into the kitchen for some serious cooking with burners and ovens going full blast. The Jewis... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20006/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20006/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Just in time for the holiday season, the Manischewitz company announces the launching of its fourth annual cook-off event, designed to encourage home cooks to challenge themselves in preparing a kosher meal -- this year, using the new Mani... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20007/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20007/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT What exactly is a pumpkin? A vegetable? No. A fruit? Yes. A fruit is defined as being the part of the plant that contains seeds. The average pumpkin contains about a cup of seeds, so they are most definitely a fruit. Pumpkins come in a mu... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19967/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19967/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT THE JEWISH KITCHEN On a sunny afternoon this past summer, a group of us climbed into a minivan to search for culture, cuisine, and "bed and breakfasts." Our route took us up north through New York's Finger Lakes region, then on to Stratfor... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19968/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19968/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rivka Tal Jewish Exponent Feature Cilantro is quite popular in Israel, and all over the Middle East and North Africa. It's part and parcel of Tex-Mex, Thai and Indian traditional cooking as well. But it's one of those things in the food w... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19917/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19917/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT WHAT'S COOKING? Braising is back in style. Dormant for decades, it's a skill that has become trendy on the Food Network and in cooking magazines. Yet it's a method that my grandmother used nearly every night when she made dinner. If she... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19871/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19871/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The cool air has arrived, and with it comes the lovely aroma of food cooking in the kitchen. What better way to welcome in the fall than with a batch of freshly made cookies? And these recipes won't leave you second-guessing -- they're tas... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19872/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19872/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT NOSH The summer surplus of corn and tomatoes may be gone, but I love cooking at this time of year with the bounty that only autumn brings: hardy squashes and gourds, rustic root vegetables and a panoply of potatoes. And now that the t... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19820/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19820/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT For many families, making small changes in menu choices can make a huge difference in a family's long-term heart health. For example, one of the best ways to reduce the risk for developing cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19821/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19821/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT BEYOND CHICKEN SOUP Small lit candles inserted into red apples that perched on top of handheld Israeli flags constitute fond memories for me of Simchat Torah. Along with other members the junior congregation, I danced joyously in synagogue... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19768/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19768/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sukkot's out, Simchat Torah's in. Festive meals incorporate traditional fare, as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. The Jewish Holidays Cookbook by Jill Colella Bloomfield offers these two recipes for the holiday of Simchat Torah. If... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19769/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19769/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT THE JEWISH KITCHEN Sukkot could be described as the Jewish Thanksgiving. Like the all-American holiday, this fall festival is a celebration of a bountiful harvest. You can buy sukkah-building kits for the backyard or balcony or, as we do,... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19735/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19735/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rivka Tal Jewish Exponent Feature Webster's New World College Dictionary defines the word kiddush as a "prayer recited over wine or bread on the eve of or on the day of the Sabbath or of a festival so as to set the day apart as holy." The... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19736/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19736/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT WHAT'S COOKING? When most people contemplate breaking the Yom Kippur fast, they dream about bagels layered with cream cheese and lox. I, on the other hand, crave the warmth and comfort of kugel. I actually snub platters of smoked f... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19679/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19679/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT We've had the big holiday meat meal, with the rich brisket, simmering chickens and heavy vegetable-laden sides. Now, we're headed toward fast day, with meals before and after that should reflect the fact that our bodies will be more sensit... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19680/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19680/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT NOSH Every year, many of us spend days preparing a festive Rosh Hashanah dinner, with hours spent behind the stove, and not enough time spent with friends and loved ones. The resulting dinners are, of course, well worth the effort, b... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19623/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19623/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The sweet smell of fall is in the air, and the High Holidays are upon us. It's the time for fresh fruits and vegetables like apples and squash, pumpkin and pomegranates. As orange is the color du jour, carrots also make their mark in the f... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19624/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19624/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT BEYOND CHICKEN SOUP As soon as I see the first fall apples and pears appear in the markets, my thoughts turn to Rosh Hashanah. And by the time you read this column, all my desserts and soup will be sitting in the freezer, waiting for the h... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19563/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19563/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT