Claudia Roden

Claudia Roden is one of England's leading food writers. Her works include the James Beard Award winning "The Book of Jewish Food" and "A Book of Middle Eastern Food."

Articles by Claudia Roden

Soups

Borscht

A recipe for traditional cold beet soup

Hanukkah Food

Potato Latkes

A recipe for potato pancakes.

Celebrate

Sufganiyot

A recipe for Hanukkah jelly doughnuts.

Shabbat Dishes

Cholent: The Sabbath Stew

Prepared Friday and slow-cooked overnight, cholent is the traditional Sabbath-day dish.

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How the Bagel Became the Most Famous Jewish Food

Bread with a hole, first boiled, then baked.

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The Knish

Small Russian pies, made with a variety of fillings.

Jewish Recipes

How to Make Knishes Two Ways

Meat and dairy versions of this classic savory Jewish pastry.

Shabbat Dishes

Cholent Recipe

Cook your own Sabbath stew.

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What Is Challah?

All about the braided Sabbath bread.

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How to Make Your Own Bagels

An egg in the dough makes this lighter, softer and less chewy.