http://www.jta.org/news/ en zsilberman@washingtonjewishweek.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-09T22:54:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/05/11/3087666/shavuot-with-a-french-accent http://www.jta.org/site/shavuot-with-a-french-accent/#When:20:06:00Z Prolific cookbook author Joan Nathan offers up a little French flair for the Shavuot holiday from her "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France." Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2011-05-11T20:06:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/04/01/2743172/irresistible-passover-pastries-who-knew-it-was-possible http://www.jta.org/site/irresistible-passover-pastries-who-knew-it-was-possible/#When:21:43:00Z With all the restrictions, are decent desserts even possible during Passover? Paula Shoyer offers a resounding yes with her book "The Kosher Baker," which devotes a chapter to Passover baking. Frontpage Lead Image, Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2011-04-01T21:43:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/11/28/2741378/schmaltzy-history-a-nostalgic-look-at-fats-for-frying-latkes http://www.jta.org/site/schmaltzy-history-a-nostalgic-look-at-fats-for-frying-latkes/#When:20:25:00Z Fat may be a dirty word now, but we can chart the history of American Jews through the fats they’ve used to fry their Chanukah latkes, Linda Morel writes. Jewish Life 2010-11-28T20:25:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/11/18/2741488/at-thanksgiving-a-cornucopia-of-jewish-sides http://www.jta.org/site/at-thanksgiving-a-cornucopia-of-jewish-sides/#When:23:13:00Z Why can't foods from the canon of Jewish cuisine accompany the Thanksgiving turkey? Of course they can -- here are some samples. Frontpage Lead Image, U.S. 2010-11-18T23:13:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/09/15/2740912/serving-up-some-sweet-fruity-sukkah-treats http://www.jta.org/site/serving-up-some-sweet-fruity-sukkah-treats/#When:01:12:00Z Throw a Sunday afternoon tea party during Sukkot with Sukkot desserts -- sweets made with fall fruits such as pears, plums and late-season berries -- Linda Morel suggests. Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2010-09-16T01:12:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/08/31/2740113/before-the-fast-cholent-offers-the-ultimate-comfort http://www.jta.org/site/before-the-fast-cholent-offers-the-ultimate-comfort/#When:14:42:00Z A hearty dish that is filling but not fancy, cholent is in line with Yom Kippur’s solemn theme. And it can be prepared hours in advance, making it a practical dish for home cooks who want to avoid the last-minute rush before the Kol Nidre service. Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2010-08-31T14:42:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/08/24/2740098/exploring-jewish-ancestry-through-food http://www.jta.org/site/exploring-jewish-ancestry-through-food/#When:20:08:00Z Cookbook author Tina Wasserman aims to create a link to ancestry through the foods of Jews who migrated from country to country with their recipes and adapted to the cuisines they encountered. Jewish Life 2010-08-24T20:08:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/05/12/1011688/shavuot-recipes http://www.jta.org/site/shavuot-recipes/#When:20:17:00Z Shavuot is a time to let loose with the wholesome richness of milk, to savor foods oozing with butter, yogurt and sour cream, to serve whipped cream with abandon. It’s a time to smile and say cheese. Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2010-05-12T20:17:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/03/10/1010656/eggs-what-would-passover-be-without-them http://www.jta.org/site/eggs-what-would-passover-be-without-them/#When:23:45:00Z Matzah garners most of the attention in Passover fare, but eggs are the unsung heroes, enhancing nearly every recipe consumed during the holiday’s eight days. Frontpage Lead Image, Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2010-03-10T23:45:00-05:00 http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/02/21/1010411/its-purim-let-the-revelry-commence http://www.jta.org/site/its-purim-let-the-revelry-commence/#When:02:47:00Z With Purim falling on a Sunday this year, it’s an opportunity for the celebration to reach a larger audience. Here are some recipes to make a special seudah. Jewish Life 2010-02-22T02:47:00-05:00