The Kitchen

Classic Jewish Recipes

The dishes that carry the memories: Shabbat challah, matzo ball soup that cures everything, crispy Hanukkah latkes, and the brisket everyone asks for. Simple, reliable versions of the classics, written to actually work in your kitchen.

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Classic Challah
The braided egg bread at the center of every Shabbat table.
Shabbat·Bread
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Matzo Ball Soup
Jewish penicillin: golden broth and pillowy matzo balls.
Passover·Soup
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Potato Latkes
Crispy fried potato pancakes, the star of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah·Side
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Jewish-Style Beef Brisket
Fork-tender braised brisket for the holidays.
Rosh Hashanah·Main
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Rugelach
Flaky rolled cookies with a rich cream-cheese dough.
Hanukkah·Dessert
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Sweet Noodle Kugel
A creamy baked egg-noodle pudding, sweet and comforting.
Shabbat·Side