As I SLAVE away in the kitchen, cooking up a storm for the holiday season I dream of being served (really waited on hand and foot), as the sunset casts the most romantic light on a table adorned ...
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Today’s star veggies will take us back to the roots of good nutrition. “Root vegetables” are simply the roots of plants that grow into the ground from the base of the plant stem. They i...
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It’s tough being creative year after year with holiday cooking. Every year I try to draw inspiration from the season and the holiday customs. And just when I come up with a fresh new idea, I re...
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We know how much you all love help with your menus, the popularity of our weekly Shabbat Menus is proof. So in addition to Shabbat here is a menu you can use for any weeknight dinner, pick and...
Our Rosh Hashanah recipes are always inspired by the fall season and the simanim. The simanim are the symbols associated with new year blessings, you can find our whole guide and explanation he...
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In parsha Ki Tavo, Moses tells the Children of Israel to bring the first-ripened fruits (bikkurim) to the Temple after they settle the land of Israel and declare their gratitude to Hashem. As w...
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Best time of the year to cook? FALL! As the weather turns crisp, appetites perk up. Everyone is actually HUNGRY! Summer’s dainty appetites turn to something more voracious. As a chef….I absol...
Have you gone apple picking yet? Apples are the quintessential fruit of autumn. Crisp, juicy, and bursting with flavor, they’re the perfect treat to savor as the leaves begin to change color...
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One of the most beautiful passages in this week’s parsha, concerns the bird and her young. We are told: If you should encounter a bird’s nest and the mother is sitting with her baby birds or ...
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Labor Day is synonymous with backyard barbecues, delicious food, and quality time with loved ones. But what happens to all those leftover burgers, hot dogs, and sides? Don't let them go to waste!...
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Labor Day weekend has come and gone, marking the unofficial end of summer and the start of a new school year. For many parents and students, this transition can be a whirlwind of emotions – exc...
This week Moses instructs the people of Israel to appoint judges and law enforcement administrators in every city. “Justice, justice shall you pursue,” Moses explains, without corruption or f...
Chicken thighs are a versatile and delicious protein option. But when faced with the choice between bone-in, skin-on thighs and their boneless, skinless counterparts, you might be wondering: whic...
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Every time I see people with a picnic I am jealous. I think wow, they came prepared. As kosher consumers we often find ourselves in places where we need to be prepared and over time we realiz...
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If you are bored by the same old slaw, it’s time to start using your head (of cabbage). Take stalk of your refrigerator (with broccoli) and root for your favorite vegetable (carrots, parsni...
For Jewish foodies, the highlight of this week’s parsha is the recap of the laws of kosher and the commandment to donate a tenth of all produce to the tribe of Levi and another tenth to be eith...
When my son stopped eating fruit, I caught an awful case of mom-guilt. Where had I gone wrong? Fruit had always been a lunchbox staple and a go-to afternoon snack. But suddenly I was competing wi...
I just love the bounty of fresh Summer produce. Zucchini, green beans and corn on the cob are hallmarks of Summer and knowing the best ways to use each of these Summer faves will ensure you don...
https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/3-superstar-summer-vegetables-green-beans-zucchini-and-corn/
The parsha this week continues Moshe’s closing remarks to his people. The 40 years of wandering in the desert, during which Hashem rained down manna from heaven, was to teach the people "that m...
https://jamiegeller.com/holidays/a-bread-story-shabbat-menu/
So there are some things that I had never before seen in my life that are just so commonplace here in Israel. "Meat" Hummus is one of those things. Made with ground turkey, chicken or beef my...
One of the most important cooking lessons to being able to enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home is learning to cook the perfect steak. Whether you're cooking for a couple or a crowd, steak ...
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In parsha Vaetchanan, Moshe reminds the people to recount the miracles and the teachings to their children and their children’s children. We pass down our traditions and our history through o...
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Whenever there is an upcoming Jewish fast the most common question we get asked is what to eat to break the fast. Being that the fast is over late at night it is important to choose foods that ...
If you’re looking for a pre-Tisha B'Av fast menu, then you are in luck! I’ve included three of my favorite, easy recipes that meet my pre-fast criteria. 1. I find the saltier your foods, th...
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Pasta is a delicious and comforting food any time of year. In the cold winter months you might prefer heavy, creamy, possibly artery clogging pastas to keep you warm and cosy. In the summer, we...
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This week’s parsha brings us to the beginning of the final book of the Torah. It is a long farewell by Moses to the Jewish people as the Children of Israel prepare to enter the Holy Land withou...
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Ice cream is not just child’s play. Though I do have the sweetest memories of sucking the last drops of ice cream out of the bottom of a sugar cone, I’ve graduated to sundaes. And when I do a...
Blueberries are the symbol of Summer. At least they always were for me before I moved to Israel. Sure in the US you can get them all year round, but they are better, cheaper and more plentiful ...
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The double portion of Mattot-Massei includes a detailed overview of where the Children of Israel have been since the Exodus from Egypt. Now, standing just outside the Land of Canaan at the gate...
It's summertime and gorgeous fruit is plentiful. Bright colors and a garden of aromatic scents fill markets and farm stands. It is easy to go crazy and over purchase when the produce looks so goo...
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I am told there are many people out there that serve the same cholent every week, every shabbat!! There is no regard to outside temperate and there is no interest for something different. Is ...
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In parsha Pinchas we discuss succession. Passing things down. From parents to children. From Moses to Joshua. These are the things we’ve handed down. As I get older and look in the mirror or he...
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This summer, try some new, bright, and impressive salads, showcasing fresh summer ingredients. These spectacular salads require minimal preparation and are a quick, easy way to infuse color and f...
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I know you are thinking summer and crockpot, those don't go together. Why not? Our busy schedules haven't changed and more than ever we want to be siting outside and relaxing not standing over a ...
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Would you change your diet if animals could talk? In parsha Balak we read the story of Balaam and his talking donkey. It is a remarkable tale of what happens when we simply open our eyes. Our...
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No trip to Israel is complete without a visit to our holy, precious, city Jerusalem. In fact, as a family we visit, shabbos (I’m using that as a verb) and vacation here throughout the year. It�...
Planning a trip and wondering if Prague is a welcoming destination? As a Jewish Israeli-American myself, I sometimes navigate the world with a bit of caution. But Prague? This charming Czech city...
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There is hardly anything more refreshing on a hot summer day than a cold iced tea. I have a collection of glass pitchers just for this very purpose. I typically drink 3-4 cups of green tea per da...
One of my favorite pastimes is a “mommy and me” or “just us girls” spa day. After Hubby, the kids (and an olive oil bath), a spa is my favorite way to spend my time. So since I’m just a...
https://jamiegeller.com/from-jamie/the-guerlain-spa-at-the-waldorf-astoria-jerusalem/
Quick blender sauces take any food to flavor town. A quick whirr in a blender and you are done. With a nod to several different cuisines you can make all your favorite sauce in under 5 minutes wi...
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In Parsha Chukat, Miriam dies and the people bitterly complain of thirst. Moses is told to speak to a rock and command it to give water. Frustrated, tired and still in mourning over the loss ...
Do you know what matbucha is? If you've never heard of matbucha it is a cooked dish of tomatoes and roasted red peppers found all over Israel at falafel and shawarma stands, in grocery stores, ...
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Our youngest daughter Noa just celebrated her Bat Mitzvah 8 months after her 12th birthday but right on time. This is how the story goes. Noa was born on the 3rd day of the Hebrew month of Tishre...
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Grilling is what we do on Sunday afternoon, cold beer (or glass of wine) in hand, while the game is on TV and the kids are trying to kill each other in the living room. It is hot, fast and (usual...
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In Parsha Korach, we witness a rebellion quashed, but murmurings against the leadership of Moses and Aaron continue. Aaron's staff sprouting almonds amongst those of the other chieftains ser...
The Summer is in full swing and it's time for fireworks. So let's go barbecue crazy with an amazing Fourth of July spread, filled with red, white and blue fun. Wild Blueberry Daiquiri Start o...
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Looking for effortless, nourishing meals that are as delicious as they are convenient? Look no further than the power of the bowl! This collection features 10 "anytime meals in a bowl" – perfec...
With Summer in full swing in many parts we thought we'd talk about BBQ. The are so many ways to get great wood-burning BBQ nowadays even for the kosher consumer. For these tips we reached out to ...
In this week's parsha we read of the spies journey and exploration of the land of Canaan. They return with an amazing array of grapes, pomegranate and a fig – a sure sign of providence and a la...
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It’s time to take the party outside. Well in Israel we actually grill all year. Hubby's got the grilling bug and we’re regulars at the table outside. But if it's just heating up where you liv...