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Grilled Potato Salad involving barbecuing potatoes outdoors to keep the house nice and cool is perfect for a summer picnic or get-togethers with friends and family. (Micah Siva)

Too hot to cook inside? Try this grilled potato salad with z’hug dressing

by Micah Siva June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Summer weather is here, which means I avoid turning on my oven while I watch my indoor […]

This savory-spicy Moroccan Merguez burger is perfect for a picnic. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

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Kick off summer grilling with North African-style lamb and beef burgers

by Faith Kramer May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Micah Siva’s Honey Labneh Cheesecake with Roasted Rhubarb (Micah Siva)

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Bake a lighter cheesecake for Shavuot by swapping in labneh and ricotta

by Micah Siva May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

For a heartier dish, add cooked chickpeas before the arugula. (Aaron Levy-Wolins)

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This savory layered eggplant and yogurt bake belongs in your Shavuot rotation

by Faith Kramer May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Sweet peas replace lettuce in this springtime salad. (Micah Siva)

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Sweet snap peas are at the farmers market, and that means spring is here

by Micah Siva April 15, 2026May 12, 2026

This Savory Cabbage Layer “Cake” with Meat is an alternative to stuffed cabbage. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Passover

This trendy Passover ‘cake’ turns stuffed cabbage on its head

by Alix Wall March 27, 2026March 31, 2026

Chicken, matzah and sautéed vegetables are layered in this meal-in-one dish. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Passover

A Passover chicken dish for the rest of the holiday

by Faith Kramer March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

This year, try making a Berry Pavlova with Manischewitz Compote (left) and Celery Root “Steak” with Horseradish and Parsley Chimichurri. (Micah Siva)

Passover

Celery root ‘steak’ and berry pavlova work for all types of eaters at your seder table

by Micah Siva March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Arayes are meat-filled pitas that kids learn to make at culinary camp in Oakland. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

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On the menu at Jewish summer camps: learning to cook

by Faith Kramer March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

This Almond Poppy Coffee Cake takes a beloved Purim dessert and tweaks it. (Micah Siva)

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Move over hamantaschen: Try poppy seed coffee cake as a Purim treat

by Micah Siva February 19, 2026February 19, 2026