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