Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot Cookies
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century...
Tzimmes
I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast...
Chunky Apple-Cinnamon Cake
This is a nice change from apple pie. It's tasty and worthy of a special occasion—plus, it’s very easy to...
Butter Mint Cookies
These delicate mint cookies were a big hit when I made them for a party at work. —Anita Epitropou, Zion,...
Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket
This slow-cooker beef brisket recipe is so easy to prepare and has been a family favorite for years. I added...
Baked Figs
Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them...
Cheddar-Pecan Crisps
Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The...
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
There's nothing like a bowl of warm oatmeal in the morning, and my spiced version works in a slow cooker....
Jewish Apple Cake
A friend from New Hampshire gave me this Jewish apple cake recipe, which took a blue ribbon at the county...
Pastrami Roll-Ups
For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled...
Challah
Eggs lend to the richness of this traditional challah bread recipe. The attractive golden color and delicious flavor make it...
Rugelach
The crisp texture of these crescent-shaped cookies makes them a terrific treat to serve alongside a steaming mug of hot...
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache
This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...
Brandy Pear Pie
I tapped into my French heritage for this recipe by incorporating Calvados, an apple brandy from the Normandy region of...
Braided Egg Bread
For Rosh Hashana, loaves of braided bread—commonly called challah—are baked to symbolize continuity. Since I first made this bread some...
Potato Latkes
This potato latke recipe is tasty at any meal. For the ultimate crispiness, squeeze out all the liquid from the...
Noodle Kugel
I make this traditional sweet noodle kugel recipe, along with other Jewish specialties, for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our...
Sufganiyot
Sufganiyot are believed to have first come from Spain, adapted from a similar treat, the sopaipilla. Others say the sopaipilla...
Braised Hanukkah Brisket
My mother, Enid, always used the most marbled cut of brisket she could find to make this recipe, so she'd...
Cherry Cheese Blintzes
These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them...
BBQ Beef Brisket with Horseradish Cream
Chipotle peppers give a nice hint of heat to tender slices of oven-braised brisket. The cool, creamy horseradish sauce also...
Lebkuchen
It's tradition for my family to make these German treats together. The recipe came from my great-grandmother's cookbook, and judging...