Jewish cooking comfort foods

The best recipe for Kasha Varnishkes, this savory Jewish American dish! This is our families take on this popular recipe!

Challah Bread, a delicious and beautiful symbol of Jewish tradition, has been an integral part of Jewish cuisine for centuries. With its distinctive braided design, rich flavor, and symbolic significance, this bread is cherished by Jewish families and admired by bread connoisseurs around the world.

Cholent, (pronounced chow·luhnt), a traditional Jewish stew, is a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. This recipe features hearty beef chunks simmered alongside a medley of beans, barley, and aromatic vegetables in a crockpot. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful weekend meal, cholent comes together effortlessly – simply toss all the ingredients together and let your crockpot work its magic.

24 Savory Rosh Hashanah Recipes, Because It Ain't All Apples and Honey | Rosh Hashanah isn't necessarily a time for culinary innovation—your family has probably been eating the same things for years. But food is a huge part of the holiday, so it's worth putting some thought into what you make. Think smoked brisket rather than braised, Tuscan-Jewish fried chicken, or matzo ball soup with a Mexican twist. #roshhashanah

After an intense internal debate about what a noodle kugel should be—naked or cereal-topped? wide noodles or extra-wide noodles? souffléed or custardy? sweet or...savory?!—this is where we landed. Our kugel is a touch sweet and a touch eggy, landing somewhere between airy and pudding-like. Don’t tell your guests, but we like the corner pieces—where the noodles get crispy from the heat of the pan—best. Save those for yourself.

This is a traditional recipe I make for the holidays. My close friend and I used to bake together until she moved 1,300 miles away. Now when I make this dish, I’m reminded of our time together. —Eileen Wolf, Abington, Pennsylvania