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Why Thanksgivukkah is Good for Hanukkah and Good for the Jews

Last week, in the midst of an independent study meeting with a fourth grader, I was exploring the topic of ...

The 4 Questions of Thanksgiving

As I get ready for my Southern family’s traditional Thanksgiving celebration, which this year will overlap our celebration of Hanukkah… ...

Mashed Potato, Turkey and Cranberry Knishes with Cranberry Mustard

Is there anything better than waking up the day after Thanksgiving and raiding the fridge full of leftovers while everyone ...

Cakey Crunch Sweet Potato Kugel

Irresistibly sweet and decadent for Thanksgiving, or anytime.

Creating New Traditions (and Recipes!) for Thanksgivukkah

Last month I wrote about new ways of looking at the same old foods as a way to take an ...

Kibbitzing at Kosherfest

A few weeks ago I had the hysterical pleasure of attending the 25th annual Kosherfest, the world’s largest kosher-certified products ...

Our 2013 Jewish Food Hanukkah Gift Guide

Noshers! Here are our Hanukkah gift picks for a happy and healthy holiday around the table.You should also check out ...

Meatball, Egg, and Arugula Cheeseless Pizza

Every home cook has those go-to meals that their friends and family can’t get enough of. For me, it’s my ...

Bourbon Pecan and Chocolate Gelt Pie

Wondering what to do with all your leftover gelt after making the DIY Thanksgivukkah table runner? I’ve got the perfect ...

Cumin Spiced Tomato Soup with Wild Rice

The weather is starting to take a turn, and it’s debatable whether it’s for better or worse. There is a ...

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

Everyone loves cakes and bread made with pumpkin this time of year (especially me). But have you ever tried sweet ...

Kosher Soup for Ramadan & Other Tales of My Mother’s Moroccan Childhood

The Bergen Record was coming to my house to do an interview for my new novel. You’d think after having ...