Recipe

While it’s traditional to serve potato pancakes during the eight nights of Chanukah, this recipe includes more nutritious, raw broccoli and cauliflower as the base. Frying in oil is non-negotiable, but these cruciferous veggies absorb less than potatoes. Yogurt topping, mixed with Middle Eastern spices and citrus, keep the flavors bright and light. Yield: 10-12…

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons) One (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 large bunch dinosaur kale (about 1 pound), thick stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 quarts) 1/2 cup rice wine Four (6- to 8-ounce) cod fillets…

Servings: 4 While juicy ripe tomatoes are on the wane, autumn provides an opportunity to experiment with firm green tomatoes. Don’t overlook these gems when you see them in the market. Once battered and fried, they’re a perfect canvas for arranging all sorts of cheeses, fresh figs and a swirl of balsamic glaze. Serve one…

Ingredients 1 pound lion’s mane mushrooms, de stemmed & cut into 1 inch pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided tsp salt 2 ears corn, shucked ¼ red onion, small diced ¼ cup minced chives 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt 1 tsp of soy sauce 1 tsp Dijon 2 eggs, beaten juice of…

For the fish stock: (This recipe is adapted from the court boullion in James Beard’s cookbook that, trust me, no kitchen should be without.) Large stock pot 2 -4 lbs. fish bones, heads or tails (order ahead from The Local Catch. Swordfish is a good choice as end cuts are readily available in season.) 6…

This recipe is a great way to incorporate tempeh into a meal, especially for people who are new to this ancient protein. Tempeh is a complete protein, and since it’s fermented, it’s great for gut health. Loaded with veggies, smothered in tasty sauce, and served on a bun, this is a must-try weeknight dinner that’s…

Chilaquiles are a quintessential Mexican breakfast, usually served after long parties to take care of hangovers. Like enchiladas, they originated as a way to repurpose tortillas. The tortillas are fried and cut into triangles or squares, and are covered in sauce, melted cheese and a variety or toppings such as chicken, meat, eggs, crema, avocado…

TRY AND HAVE ALL INGREDIENTS CUT AND PREPARED BEFORE COOKING SINCE THINGS COOK FAST! THIS IS CLASSICALLY KNOWN AS “MISE EN PLACE” (French for, “everything ready and in place”) PS: WASH HANDS OFTEN!! Amuse Bouche (French for appetizer, or “happy mouth”) Smoked mussels with horseradish mayo 8 – 10 oz smoked mussels (Canned are fine…

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso Tehini Glaze by Liz Rueven from Kosher Like Me Ingredients: 2 C. Diced and Peeled Sweet Potatoes1-2 Tbs. Olive OilKosher Salt3 Tbs. White or Yellow Miso Paste3 Tbs. Tehini1 Tbs. Lemon Juice3/4 C. Water Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Place diced sweet potatoes in a single layer on a…

MAPLE-PARSNIP COFFEE CAKE WITH NUTTY OAT TOPPING AND MAPLE GLAZE Phoebe Cole-Smith of DIRT ROAD FARM serves 8-10 FOR THE CAKE: 1 3/4 cups all purpose organic (I use Farmer Ground) or gluten-free organic 1-to-1 flour (I use Arrowhead Mills Heritage Blend) 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2…