Explore authentic Jewish / Eastern European dishes and cooking traditions
A quintessential staple of New York’s Lower East Side, the knish is the ultimate Jewish comfort food—a pillowy, savory pastry stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes and caramelized ...
Kreplach are the quintessential Jewish comfort food, often described as the 'Jewish Ravioli' or 'Wontons' of Eastern Europe. These delicate dough triangles are stuffed with a savor...
A cornerstone of Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, these latkes are the perfect marriage of a lacy, shatteringly crisp exterior and a tender, savory center. By using starchy Russet potat...
This classic Ashkenazi comfort dish is a symphony of textures, featuring tender wide egg noodles enveloped in a rich, velvety custard of sour cream and cottage cheese. Hints of war...
A quintessential staple of Eastern European Jewish soul food, the knish is a pillow of comfort wrapped in a thin, flaky pastry. This recipe features a velvety mashed potato filling...
Originating from the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, this babka is the ultimate indulgence in enriched bread baking. It features a buttery, brioche-like dough spiraled with a...
A quintessential comfort food of Eastern European Jewish heritage, these knishes feature a thin, flaky pastry wrapped around a rich, schmaltz-kissed mashed potato filling. Each bit...
Cholent is the ultimate comfort food, a legendary Ashkenazi Jewish stew designed to be cooked at a whisper-thin simmer for twelve hours or more. This version centers on nutty, plum...
A cornerstone of Ashkenazi culinary heritage, Schmaltz Herring is the king of cured fish, prized for its buttery texture and intense savory depth. Unlike its pickled cousins, this ...
A cornerstone of Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, these latkes are the gold standard of savory vegetable fritters. Featuring a lacy, shatteringly crisp exterior and a tender, onion-scen...
A cornerstone of Ashkenazi Jewish comfort food, these latkes are the epitome of 'Fried & Crispy Indulgences.' By utilizing a specific double-squeeze technique to remove moisture, w...
This vibrant, jewel-toned soup is a cornerstone of Eastern European Jewish dairy traditions, offering a refreshing respite during warm summer months or a light start to a Shavuot m...