http://jta.org/news/ en rcsillag@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T16:30:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1008899/what-should-we-bring-thanksgiving-foods-that-travel-well http://jta.org/site/what-should-we-bring-thanksgiving-foods-that-travel-well/#When:21:04:00Z Some tips for savvy guests to consider when bringing a dish or two to Thanksgiving, or Jewish holiday, meals. Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2009-11-19T21:04:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/09/07/1006808/in-israel-a-buffet-of-international-cuisines http://jta.org/site/in-israel-a-buffet-of-international-cuisines/#When:13:59:01Z A look at the Israelis' cornucopia offers insights for the Rosh Hashanah menu. Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2009-09-07T13:59:01-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/08/03/1006996/breaking-the-fast-sephardic-style http://jta.org/site/breaking-the-fast-sephardic-style/#When:20:17:00Z Break-fast menus vary among Sephardim from country to country, but their entrees and side dishes are nourishing, delicious, gentle on empty stomachs and economical. So why just stick with bagels and lox? 2009-08-03T20:17:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/05/21/1004864/grate-expectations-grilling-sparks-up-shavuot-dairy-fare http://jta.org/site/grate-expectations-grilling-sparks-up-shavuot-dairy-fare/#When:15:00:00Z With Shavuot falling a little late this year, barbecued foods bring a break from the holiday’s traditional menu or in addition to bagels and lox. Jewish Life 2009-05-21T15:00:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/03/27/1003636/si-esther-mexican-works-for-passover-menus-too http://jta.org/site/si-esther-mexican-works-for-passover-menus-too/#When:17:58:00Z Mexico City native, Manhattan chef, Jew by choice Julian Medina brings his past and present to bear on holiday fare. Frontpage Lead Image, Jewish Life 2009-03-27T17:58:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/02/17/1003050/homemade-cookies-spread-love-and-save-money http://jta.org/site/homemade-cookies-spread-love-and-save-money/#When:16:49:00Z Ordering Purim gift baskets once seemed like a good idea -- a phone call or mouse click ensured that everyone on your list received goodies. But in these uncertain times, baking cookies for mishloach manot and spending time with friends are more meaningful in commemorating the holiday. Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2009-02-17T16:49:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2008/11/18/1001045/chanukah-recipes http://jta.org/site/chanukah-recipes/#When:13:58:00Z In this season of change, fry some innovations on the Jewish pancake genre. http://jta.org/news/article/2008/11/04/1000741/autumn-in-the-air-via-the-first-jewish-american-cookbook http://jta.org/site/autumn-in-the-air-via-the-first-jewish-american-cookbook/#When:13:52:00Z While it doesn't mention Thanksgiving, Esther Levy's 19th century cookbook offers seasonal fare of the time that looks a lot like today's holiday menu. Jewish Life, Sub Headline, U.S. 2008-11-04T13:52:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2008/10/05/110638/Sukkotrecipes10022008 http://jta.org/site/Sukkotrecipes10022008/#When:04:00:01Z With Sukkot approaching, the wisdom of cooking comfort foods like meat stews becomes simple: What could be more satisfying on cool autumn nights? Jewish Life, U.S. 2008-10-05T04:00:01-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2008/09/16/109934/RoshHaShanahrecipes08142008 http://jta.org/site/RoshHaShanahrecipes08142008/#When:04:00:01Z A former court reporter dips into her family's past to provide not only Jewish recipes but a nostalgic view of bygone times. Jewish Life, U.S. 2008-09-16T04:00:01-05:00