Lots of Latkes and Applesauce
Latkes are a symbol of abundance. In Judaic tradition, oil that was seemingly enough to last only a single evening burned for a total of eight days. We commemorate this astonishing event by celebrating foods that require oil to cook—the coating at the bottom of a pan...
Serve up Some Simplicity: Sesame Noodles
Sometimes in the midst of a busy winter season we need to take a moment to peel, slice, or julienne some vegetables. Prep a large batch of sauce and keep soba or somen noodles on hand in your cupboard. This recipe can be assembled in...
Three Sisters Tacos
The Three Sisters The three sisters crops—corn (or maize), squash, and beans came to be cultivated by Native Americans in Mexico as long as 7,500 years ago. While Native Americans originally relied on wild foraged food for sustenance, overpopulation and other societal...
Vegetable Korma and Curry Powder
Cold days call for curry. Although this spicy flavorful blend originated in the hot climate of India, and for some of us it is a staple year round, there is something particularly satisfying about the warming blend of spices on a crisp afternoon when the sunlight is...