Jewish Recipes

Whole Wheat Banana Zucchini Bread

With whole wheat flour and ground flax seed, this sweet bread is a not-so-guilty pleasure.

My Mother’s Ultimate Chocolate Babka

A beloved cake made famous by a "Seinfeld" episode.

Marbled Rye Challah

Using an overnight starter gives depth of flavor and slight tang to this challah.

Lemon Sponge Cake with Candied Citrus

Passover brings the same challenge each year – especially for the baker. That is, how to make an array of ...

Raspberry Swirl Chocolate Torte with Pecan Crust

A Passover dessert that's confoundingly light and rich.

Shredded Brisket Cumberland Pie

Savory meat pies have been everyday fare in Britain since the early Middle Ages. The original, hard-shelled stew-filled pasty was ...

Rosewater and Pistachio Hamantaschen

The Persian-inspired flavors of these hamantaschen have a rich yet subtle, fragrant flavor.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Donuts

An Israeli-style sufganiya, but with a classic American flavor pairing.

Savory Za’atar Challah

The addition of Middle Eastern spices gives this challah a subtle flavor that is perfect with a savory meal.

Cocktail Meatballs with Pignolis and Currants

Albondigas, or meatballs, are a mainstay of Sephardic cuisine. 

Apple Kugel Crumble Cake

I love noodle kugel, especially my husband’s salt and pepper noodle kugel, which is always a hit at any Shabbat ...

Crockpot Carne con Papas, An Alternative to Brisket

Literally meat and potatoes, this dish is a Cuban family favorite.