Cooking

Israel faces looming liquified gas shortage despite gov't assurances of supply stability

Israel’s reliance on minimal Liquified Petroleum Gas reserves leaves its economy vulnerable, and winter could bring serious supply issues.

A photo illustration of a gas stove burner in a kitchen.
Kosher cookbook author and philanthropist Helen Nash died at 89.

Helen Nash, kosher cookbook author and NYC philanthropist, dies at 89

Broccoli soup

In the Kitchen with Henny: A new chapter in the kitchen

Baked potato wedges.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Shabbat in a snap


Israel Poison Center to mushroom pickers: Cooking doesn't stop poisoning

Although only a few of the 70 to 80 species of poisonous mushrooms are actually fatal when ingested, many of these deadly fungi bear an unfortunate resemblance to edible species.

 On RIGHT -The “swamp artist” mushroom - not poisonous but not recommended for consumption.  On LEFT – “olive navel” mushroom, poisonous

Did Yale remove the word ‘Israeli’ from a campus couscous dish? Yes and no.

 A student walks on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut November 12, 2015.

Pascale's Kitchen: Locally grown produce

Israel is finally waking up to the existential importance of its food security and is realizing that importing fruits and vegetables poses a threat. Here are recipes using Israeli produce.

 Israeli-grown produce

Pascale's Kitchen: Portable eats

As with Jews throughout time, nothing soothes like home cooked foods, especially those you can bring directly to the soldiers.

 Rice with pecans and onions.

This omelet recipe from 'The Bear' puts all others to shame

When it comes to making the perfect omelet, don't skimp on cheese, butter, or potato chips. Yes, you read that right.


Pascale's Kitchen: Sweets for the sweet soldiers

The two recipes I’ve included below are perfect for cross-country transportation, since they won’t fall apart during the journey. 

 Date and Nut Cookies

In the kitchen with Henny: Foods of gratitude

Foods to make for Thanksgiving, or any other time.

 Cinnamon sweet potatoes

Pascale's Kitchen: Vegetables with verve

Sometimes it’s difficult to get ourselves into the kitchen, but I find that once I get started, it is actually quite relaxing to peel, wash, and chop vegetables.

Beef-stuffed artichoke hearts

How cooking with your children can be therapeutic

Cooking together can help children regulate, calm down, process, and understand.


Why US chef Brandon Chrostowski came to Israel during the war

“I heard about the murdered children and women and that was it. I packed my bags. I don’t have a rifle, but I can cook. That is my weapon. I cook and I serve for whoever needs it. It is simple,”

 BRANDON CHROSTOWSKI cooks at the Asif Culinary Institute of Israel