Rebecca Firkser

Rebecca Firkser is a freelance food writer and recipe developer. Her work has appeared in a number of publications, among them Food52, TASTE, Edible Manhattan, Extra Crispy, The Strategist, and Bon Appetit's Basically and Healthyish verticals. She contributed recipes and words to the book "Breakfast: The Most Important Book About the Best Meal of the Day."


Articles by Rebecca Firkser

How to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah While Socially Distancing

Start a new tradition, try a new recipe, or eat an entire challah before dinner.

Salted Honey Apple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

A sweet and perfectly portioned dessert.

Whitefish Salad with Labneh and Lemon Recipe

Whitefish salad gets lightened up with lemon.

Brisket Tacos with Carrot Slaw Recipe

The perfect way to eat brisket all summer has arrived.

Where to Buy Your Favorite Israeli and Middle Eastern Spices Online

Find everything you need without ever going to the store.

Hamantaschen Jello Shots for An Epic Purim Party

This white wine-based recipe helps ensure compliance with the Talmud's requirement to drink so much you can't tell the difference between Mordechai and Haman.

Fenugreek Fry Bread Recipe for Rosh Hashanah

A quicker, crisper, gluten-based alternative to challah.