It happens without fail. I’ll be guiding a culinary tour in Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda Market, and I’ll come to the point where I describe meorav Yerushalmi (Jerusalem mixed grill). … more

A Passover and holiday staple, matzah ball soup is Jewish penicillin. Before I had a bottle in my mouth I was sipping on this soup, and it’s remained one of my top five favorite foods. This is … more

When I’m in Brooklyn, I turn to Syrian Jewish cooking from my Syrian Italian extended family. I love making their traditional favorites: yebra (stuffed grape leaves draped in a sweet-tart … more

When we think of pizza, most of us think of a combination of marinara sauce, melty cheese and crispy crust. But not all pies need to include these ingredients. Enter: hummus pizza. Yes, it exists, … more

I’m an avid fan of The Great British Baking Show, which is currently in its eighth season on Netflix. The show is such perfection, I can look past almost any minor flaw — like the … more

Every Jewish community has its answer to the ultimate Jewish sausage. From the Portuguese Alheira de Mirandela to Ashkenazi kishke to New York’s kosher hot dog, the origins of the following … more

Any conversation discussing the origins of Jewish foods inevitably leads someone to exclaim, “We were poor; it’s what we could afford!” And while there is certainly some truth to … more

Why use several different pots and pans when you can fit a full meal into one? Bachsh is a traditional Bukharian rice and meat dish that is loaded with aromatic onions … more

I had never heard the word “Bukharian” until a few years ago. It was said in relation to food, as most things surrounding my Jewish identity seem to be. The food in question was … 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