Mac and cheese is one of those comfort food dishes that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. So when my co-workers suggested I try a mac and cheese made with Israeli couscous instead … more

More than a dozen kosher eateries — selling pizza, bagels, falafel and schnitzel — dot Main Street in Kew Gardens Hills. But a newcomer is sure to turn some heads. Sushi Kingdom & … more

Israeli food is delicious. It’s boldly flavored and its colors span the rainbow. But these days, while color is good, it’s comfort that many of us want. The future is uncertain; we hunger … more

I did not discover tea breads until I was an adult. My mother never made them. My grandmother never made them, unless you count her sticky, cinnamon-y babka as a tea bread. I cannot remember the … more

Since I was about to leave on vacation, I figured this week’s column would be a straight recipe and that, when I return from vacation, I’d write about our cruise. But by the time we … more

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.  It’s not … more

Ingredients For the fish: •2 bunches cherry tomatoes on the vine, or 2 cups cherry tomatoes •5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving •Kosher salt and freshly … more

I love the confluence of Pesach and spring. Warmer weather, longer days and lots of spring vegetable in the markets just in time for the sedorim and beyond. The food for Passover can be … more

The Jewish Star has rachmones for Judy, who catered an event last weekend and then faced the Task. So we gave her the week off and are reprinting a pre-Pesach column from 2013. I might as … more

KolSave Market, a new discount kosher supermarket opened on Monday at the former Brach's site in Lawrence. "KolSave is all about savings, savings on everything," Purchasing Manager Howie Klagsburn said at a … more