My family doesn’t traditionally include macaroni and cheese on the Thanksgiving table, so I feel like a bit of a rebel putting it on my menu this year. When I was planning our meal, though, I just couldn’t resist the
Category: Side Dishes, Soups & Salads
I’m ready to eat. Ready for turkey. Ready to cook two kinds of bread for homemade stuffing from scratch on Thursday. (What was I thinking with the homemade stuffing???) One thing I’m not really ready for is all the other
This kugel is my answer to that icky-sticky sweet potato casserole that is so popular in some Thanksgiving circles. I prefer this dish mainly because it does not have marshmallow cream along the top. However, there are other advantages: this
Persimmons and apples are a natural duet; the spicy sweetness of the persimmon is complemented by the apple’s tart flavor, and the flesh of both fruits are similar enough that they cook at the same speed. I originally conceptualized this
A few weeks ago I got a copy of Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France, the latest in a series of wonderful cookbooks by Joan Nathan that explore Jewish culture and cuisine around the world.