Whether you are serving it for Shabbos lunch or Shalosh Seudos, I can guarantee you will not have a drop left. Summer is here and I am not in the mood for cooked fish. Unless it’s steaming hot, just-came-out-of-the oven, type of fish. So, Friday night is easy. I usually serve this Moroccan Turbot, and we never…
appetizers
Kim’s 15-Minute Herb-Crumbed Fish
This is one we know you’ll love. Take a taste of Kim Kushner’s new book The Modern Table. Editor’s Note: We know Kim for her fresh, contemporary, and seasonal dishes that combine influences from both the Moroccan and Ashkenazi side of the family. We knew this dish from her latest exciting book The Modern Table,…
Sina’s Simple But Amazing Roasted Bell Pepper Arugula Salad
I make a variation of this salad weekly, but this time I added roasted bell pepper and let me tell you, it takes it up a notch. The slight smoky char adds a perfect depth against the freshness of the vegetables. Feel free to play around with whatever vegetables you have. Want to know which…
This Refreshing Apple and Fennel Salad is Perfect
This recipe uses only simple ingredients and keeps beautifully in the fridge for several days. Loosely inspired by this gorgeous crudo dish (which you can also find in Dinner Done), this salad has become a staple on my Shabbos morning table. And with the simple, clean ingredients, it can work very well on Pesach, too. Fennel is…
Savory Tortilla Hamantaschen That Taste As Good As They Look
Say hello to your new Purim appetizer. Back in 2016 I wrote a cookbook, Our Table, and within the most popular recipes, the Spiced Meat Envelopes simply stood out. It seemed like everyone was preparing them. And I did too, for my family. This appetizer was particularly popular with kids, somehow. And moms love it when…
Crispy Garlic Fish Is So Easy to Prep and So Good
All you need are three ingredients and three minutes to bring this gourmet fish dish–with hoisin sauce and crispy garlic topping–to the table. Yes, it happens that there are many days that I don’t have time to cook. So then I turn to this recipe. But there are also days that I do have time…
This Roasted Eggplant Appetizer Is Not Your Typical
Layers and layers of flavor make this dish a special way to start a meal. Definitely guest worthy. Eggplants, like cauliflower, are having a serious comeback thanks to a renewed appreciation to the Mediterranean diet. But, this eggplant is a bit different. Trust us. You will wow your guests. * Note: This recipe has no…
Miso Sea Bass with Crunchy Shredded Fillo Topping (Looks Complicated, Surprisingly Super Easy!)
You can make a wow fish appetizer without spending extra time in the kitchen. This recipe goes back years and years, to a time when I was entertaining and asked a friend for some fresh fish ideas. Every so often, when I need a “fancy” fish, I turn back to it. It’s definitely evolved over…
Chummus Plates: Always A Crowd Pleaser + The Perfect Beginning To Any Meal
Here’s how to elevate your hummus/chummus plate (or how to keep it simple!). When it comes to feeding a crowd on Yom Tov, chummus plates are a great item to serve as an appetizer, or on the table alongside the appetizer. Everyone loves to dip challah into chummus. Make one to serve in the middle…
Simple and Gorgeous: Salmon with Beet Puree
This fish is very impressive and easier to prepare than you can imagine. Because isn’t that what you expect from BCP? This was one concept I knew would be perfect to share because it results in a restaurant-worthy plate with minimal work. The puree is a simple one. Since I’m using pre-cooked beets, it’s just…
