Mojo is the catchall Latin American name for several types of sauces varying in flavors and spiciness. Mojo sauce is commonly served over meats and potatoes, but it can also flavor anything from tomatoes to peppers to avocado. In Cuban cooking mojo applies to any sauce that is made with garlic, olive oil, and a […]
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Buttery Herb-Crumbed Scallops and Mushrooms
The day I made this dish my wife went into labor with our third son, Stephen. I pulled them out of the oven and placed them on the stove to cool as we were running out the door. I told my father-in-law to try a few bites of the buttery scallop dish and let me […]
Spinach-Matzo Lasagna
Softened matzo provides a convincingly noodle-like base for the rich ricotta and mozzarella, tangy marinara, and tender spinach threaded throughout the layers.
Classic Chicken Soup
Chicken soup simmered with garlic, parsley, and onions is the epitome of Jewish comfort food. Here’s Jewish cooking expert Leah Koenig’s simple classic.
Parsley Matzo Balls
Jewish cooking expert Leah Koenig never met a matzo ball she didn’t like. Hers are tender and fluffy, thanks to the glug of seltzer in the batter.
Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon on Tapenade Mayonnaise-Smeared Bread
I love the combination of an earthy, rich tapenade mayonnaise smeared on a slice of grilled olive bread, topped with some smoked salmon and a perfectly poached egg.
