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

A Passover chicken dish for the rest of the holiday

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. There are lots of recipes out there for what to serve for the Passover seder, but how […]

Butternut squash chershi, a local take on a Libyan pumpkin spread popular among Libyan and Israeli Jews, is a lovely dip that’s perfect for the autumn season. (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

This Libyan Jewish ‘chershi’ squash dip is spicy, tangy, garlicky and sweet

Micah Siva by Micah Siva November 10, 2025November 10, 2025
open top pumpkin stuffed with cranberries, carrots, seeds
Posted inFood

Spiced pilaf in a pumpkin shell rounds out a cozy fall dinner

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer October 20, 2025October 21, 2025
Strawberry rhubarb shortcake (Photo/Micah Siva)
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Put a tang on your tongue by adding rhubarb to strawberry shortcake

Micah Siva by Micah Siva May 21, 2024May 23, 2024
Veggie-stuffed matzah balls. (Photo/Faith Kramer)
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Matzah balls bursting with veggies and salmon topped with haroset

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer April 7, 2022

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