Today is November 25, 2024 / /
Today is November 25, 2024 / /
1. The Pomegranate Is One of Israel’s “Seven Species.” The pomegranate is one of the seven species of Israel (along with wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives, and dates) listed in the Torah in Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25). 2. Pomegranates Traditionally Symbolize Fertility and Love. In Jewish tradition, pomegranates are a symbol of fertility and love, winning them frequent mention Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 5 large lemons) 3 cups ice cubes 4 cups sparkling water or club soda What to Do In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, blueberries, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil Continue Reading »
What Is Neufchâtel Cheese? The original creation of Neufchâtel is traced back to 6th century France, titled for a small town of the same name in Normandy. Some research states that Neufchâtel is, in fact, the oldest known cheese in France. The unripened French cheese is made with cow’s milk and traditionally will be allowed Continue Reading »
Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip are extremely similar in composition. They’re used in nearly identical applications, yet people seem to be firmly in one camp or the other. Why is this? First, let’s look at classic mayonnaise. As far as we know, this combination of egg yolks and acid emulsified by oil was thought up by Continue Reading »
Chef Cara Tannenbaum remembers indulging in real chopped liver when she was a kid on Long Island. As the years passed, the Tannenbaum family adopted a health-conscious approach to eating, prompting them to revamp their traditional schmaltz-filled chopped liver recipe. They embraced a vegetarian version, brimming with the delightful flavors of caramelized onions, mushrooms, peas and walnuts, creating Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 4 cups broccoli florets 1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small yellow squash, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup low-fat Italian dressing 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey What to Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 pound egg noodles 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper What to Do In a large pot of boiling water, cook Continue Reading »
Ingredients 2 tsp lemon zest 3 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or olive oil 1 garlic clove , minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 540-mL can no-salt-added chickpeas , drained and rinsed 170-g halloumi cheese , cubed (1 1/4 cups) 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped parlsey 3 cups Continue Reading »
What’s the difference between… Pastrami vs. corned beef The deli counter is full of pressing questions — because while you may have some vague understanding that pastrami and corned beef are two different things, and that one might be better than the other, you may be stuck on the how or why. Here are the major points of differentiation between the two, Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 (8-ounce) package medium egg noodles (see Note) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 teaspoons caraway seeds Juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper What to Do Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl; keep warm. Meanwhile, Continue Reading »
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