Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Orange Slices
The use of sherry vinegar, cumin, and oranges speaks volumes about the Iberian influence on the cooking of South America.
Techina Cookies
My husband introduced me to techina (tahini), a staple found in most Israeli kitchens, as soon as we made aliyah in 1992.
Carrot Tzimmes with Dumplings
Seder Plate Salad
This salad makes a nice lunch or light dinner during Chol HaMo-eid, the nonholiday days of Passover.
Herb Salad with Feta Cheese, Halvah, and Green Almonds
Kale, Mango, and Almond Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing
You'll be promoting good health when you serve this kale salad!
Key Lime Pie for Passover
Here’s an easy, fool-proof key lime pie with a delicious matzah meal crust!
Mock Mac and Cheese for Passover
Simultaneous Joy and Pain: The Wisdom of the Counting of the Omer
This year at our Passover seder, I experienced something deeply powerful which I had not felt in the context of Passover before.
On Jewish Unity
I met him on my flight back to Boston from Atlanta. He was a Muslim student from Dubai, I was a Jewish student from the United States. We had come from very different places but were on our way to the same university.