Jewish Basics

It’s Time to Rethink The Egg Cream

They have so much more to offer than just nostalgia.

5 Jewish Foods That Are Totally Different in the U.S. and Israel

Warning: Israeli bageleh are nothing like American bagels.

Why Pasta Salad Is Actually Really Jewish

This beloved American side dish is rooted in Italian Jewish cuisine.

This Yemenite Jewish Porridge Is the Comfort Food of My Childhood

A cherished family recipe for the most comforting hot cereal with butter and honey.

Tunisia’s Iconic Tuna Sandwich Has an Incredible Jewish Story

Served on a fried roll, this classic Tunisian sandwich will be your new favorite.

Tracing the Jewish History of Tamarind, From India to Syria and Beyond

Tamarind has long been used in Jewish kitchens, and provides a delectable tang to anything it touches.

The Old-School Jewish Drink Will Cure What Ails You

This recipe comes straight from the shtetl, and is part healing drink, part dessert.

This Kasha Varnishkes Recipe Was Almost Lost in the Holocaust

A beloved dish "made the old-fashioned way" with lots of mushrooms.

Your Secrets for the Best Jewish Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is one of the most iconic, comforting Jewish foods, and while everyone who makes chicken soup may say ...

This Retro Stewed Fruit Recipe Deserves a Comeback

This sweet and cozy dish is part of a grandmother's legacy. But don't call it Bubbe food.

A Short Jewish History of Mandel Bread

A look into the centuries-old Jewish cookie.

The Very Jewish History of Breakstone’s Butter

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