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Kosher Cuisine

Packing in a (delicious) nutritional punch with green lasagna

Swiss chard, spinach and ricotta lasagna is rich, delicious, and very, very, green.

By Vered Guttman | May 23, 2013 | 11:22 AM

Swiss chard, spinach and ricotta lasagna

Green chicken curry with Shiitake mushrooms & cashews.

Stir-fry chicken, tofu or veggies in a flavorful sauce made out of a blend of spices and you're bound to curry favor with your guests.

By Limor Laniado Tiroche | Nov 8, 2012 | 04:20 AM | 2

Modern Manna recipe / Caramelized apple pie

Perfect for the season, and even more so for Election Day, apple pie is a good way to celebrate America, democracy and the fall.

By Vered Guttman | Nov 6, 2012 | 02:28 PM

Tourist tip #83 / Keeping kosher in Israel, Part III

In the levels of kosher observance, 'Mehadrin Min HaMehadrin' is the strictest of the strict. Restaurants that adhere to these regulations belong to an exclusive dining club with only a handful of members.

By Debra Kamin | Nov 5, 2012 | 10:14 AM

Tourist tip #82 / Keeping kosher in Israel, Part II

Going a step beyond the regional rabbanut kosher certification, the 'Mehadrin' designation indicates enhanced guards to remain vigilant against possible kosher transgressions.

By Debra Kamin | Nov 5, 2012 | 09:21 AM

Tourist tip #81 / Keeping kosher in Israel, Part I

Israel offers a plethora of dining options for those that observe Jewish dietary laws. But not all kosher certifications are made alike. Part I of our series looks at the basic level of 'Kosher Rabbanut.'

By Debra Kamin | Nov 5, 2012 | 08:33 AM

Be Merry / Mushroom magic

Fall is fungi season. The markets are full of succulent champignons, Shiitake and other tasty varieties waiting to enhance salads, appetizers and main courses.

By Limor Laniado Tiroche | Nov 1, 2012 | 04:40 AM

Modern Manna Recipe / Olive Oil, Orange and Polenta cake

This olive oil based cake is very moist and full of flavors.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 25, 2012 | 09:54 PM

Majadera with brown rice, sweet potatoes and mushrooms

Brown is better

Rice's darker variety isn't just good because of the bran and B-vitamins.

By Limor Laniado Tiroche | Oct 25, 2012 | 04:21 AM

‘Italian sand’

Polenta − a dish that started out as a poor man’s food centuries ago − is now an indispensable item in every luxury restaurant.

By Hedai Offaim | Oct 19, 2012 | 12:38 PM

Modern Manna recipe / Tahini and oatmeal cookies

Tahini lends the cookies moistness and a subtle sesame flavor.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 18, 2012 | 03:49 PM

Jewish World News

Sheldon and Miriam Adelson stand with Netanyahu.

Adelsons donate $40 million to Birthright

By JTA | 07:39 PM

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in London.

Israeli minister apologizes for accusing U.K. of 'disguised anti-Semitism'

By Barak Ravid, Haaretz | 02:10 PM | 28

Jewish men look on as rescuers at bombing site - Bloomberg - July 18, 1994.

Two suspects in Argentina Jewish Center bombing running for Iran president

By JTA | 01:01 PM | 4

The Jewish Thinker

U.S. Jews need to decide if they are tourists in Israel, or extended family

By Joel Braunold / Jewish World blogger | 11:14 AM | 2

In defense of Jewish pluralism

By Arie Hasit / Jewish World blogger | 10:13 AM | 3

Shavuot, the forgotten holiday

By Yael Miller / Jewish World blogger | 07:30 AM | 2

Rabbis' Round Table

Sofer, Rabbi Ariel Luis, writing a line of Torah for Rabbi Yehoshua Looks.

The 'Jew in a box' on Masada

By Rabbi Yehoshua Looks / Jewish World blogger | 12:34 PM

The Jewish birthday blessing that teaches us to count

By Rabbi Micah Peltz / Jewish World blogger | 12:01 PM

Giving Shavuot a public relations makeover

By Rabbi Elianna Yolkut / Jewish World blogger | 04:51 PM