Spice Rubs

Grilling and summer are inseparable. It’s a quintessential summer activity, it takes the heat of cooking out of the house, and in Israel, the chances of it raining on you are practically nil. An... Read More

Sauces and Salsas for Steaks

A great steak can hold its own, but even for dyed-in-the-wool steak lovers, the taste can get just a little monotonous after the fifth or sixth piece. Ketchup, of course, is simply out of the question... Read More

Spring Salad Dressings

Now that the markets are filling up with delicious summer produce, it’s a simple matter to grab a few fresh vegetables, maybe a fruit for contrast, a protein, and throw together a salad. But, wi... Read More

New York Style Cheesecake

There are two types of cheesecake: those that are New York Style Cheesecake, and those that want to be a New York Style Cheesecake. Here's a recipe where the only 'rich' is in the batter, not the pric... Read More

For My Neighbors: Cherry Recipes

Obviously the title needs a little explanation. Up and down my block, the cherry trees my neighbors have planted are sagging under the weight of cherries that the birds haven’t absconded with ye... Read More

Pesach Menu: Meat

For some, the seder meal is served so late that you almost wish you didn’t have to eat. But once the smell of cooked meat comes wafting in from the kitchen, you can’t help yourself. Your e... Read More