Stephanie Ganz

Once a professional cook, Stephanie Ganz now writes about mostly food from her home in Richmond, VA, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and one excellent cat.


Articles by Stephanie Ganz

This Forgotten Jewish Flatbread Tastes Just Like a Bialy

Easy to make at home, this underrated onion-topped bread is a Jewish gem.

Turn Your Stale Jelly Donuts Into This Sweet Bread Pudding Recipe

Store-bought raspberry jelly sufganiyot do all the hard work in this sweet recipe.

These Latkes Have a Brilliant Secret Ingredient from Trader Joe’s

Easy, savory and perfect paired with tahini yogurt for dipping.

This No-Bake Chocolate Tahini Pie Is a Breeze to Make

This easy dessert can also be made vegan!

You Should Be Eating Matzah Brei All Year Long

Low on dinner ideas? Break out that box of matzah sitting in your pantry.

Israeli and African Comfort Foods Find a Home in This Virginia Restaurant

Building community through food, and creating some exciting new dishes in the process.

The Very Jewish History of Breakstone’s Butter

And why it's the only kosher-for-Passover butter game in town.

This Mexican-Inspired Recipe Will Be Your New Favorite Passover Breakfast

If you love matzah brei, then you've got to try matzah chilaquiles.

How to Make Lamb Shanks in Your Instant Pot

Spiced lamb gets cooked to perfection in just one hour.

Tahini Chocolate Chip Hamantaschen Recipe

Chocolate and tahini are a perfect pairing for Purim.