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Challah Croque Monsieurs
Challah Croque Monsieurs

Leftover Shabbat challah gets new life in these cheesy sandwiches stuffed with ham and shaved apples for the perfect weekend nosh.

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Recipe, Dinner, Fall, Winter, Jewish, LunchJake CohenDecember 12, 2018jewish, sandwich, cheese, ham, appleComment
Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake
Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake

Somewhere in between a cake and a pie, this apple-packed recipe is a family heirloom that always makes its way onto my Rosh Hashanah table.

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Recipe, Dinner, Fall, Winter, JewishJake CohenSeptember 8, 2018apple, cake, jewish, baking, honey Comment
One-Pan Garlic and Caper Spaghetti
One-Pan Garlic and Caper Spaghetti

Fried garlic, briny capers and smokey Urfa chiles shine in this one-pan spaghetti, ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Recipe, Dinner, Fall, Winter, PastaJake CohenJune 26, 2018pasta, garlic, caper, one-pan, spaghetti Comment
Coconut-Halva Macaroons
Coconut-Halva Macaroons

Crushed halva take classic coconut macaroons to the next level in this flawless Passover recipe.

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Recipe, Jewish, DessertJake CohenMarch 27, 2018coconut, halva, macaroon, jewish Comment
Tahini Rainbow Cookies
Tahini Rainbow Cookies

These rainbow cookies sandwiched with rich tahini are gluten free and naturally colored, making this cookie recipe one that stands above all others.

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Recipe, Dessert, JewishJake CohenMarch 16, 2018tahini, chocolate, almond, gluten free Comment
Tahini-Swirl Brownies
Tahini-Swirl Brownies

Packed with rich halva and topped with swirled tahini, these are going to be the richest brownies you’ve ever had.

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Recipe, DessertJake CohenMarch 14, 2018chocolate, brownies, tahini, halva, dessertComment
Za’atar Crusted Salmon with Roasted Winter Israeli Couscous
Za’atar Crusted Salmon with Roasted Winter Israeli Couscous

Bright za'atar crusted salmon is served over rich roasted vegetable couscous for the perfect crowd-pleasing main dish.

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Recipe, Dinner, Healthy, Jewish, WinterJake CohenMarch 14, 2018salmon, fish, couscous, zaatar, weeknight mealComment
Persian Chicken and Pomegranate Stew (Fesenjoon)
Persian Chicken and Pomegranate Stew (Fesenjoon)

Meet fesenjoon, a rich, sweet and sour Persian stew of chicken braised with ground walnuts and pomegranate.

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Recipe, Dinner, Fall, Winter, PersianJake CohenMarch 12, 2018chicken, pomegranate, walnut, persian, stew, braiseComment
Cold Brew Horchata
Cold Brew Horchata

Coffee grounds are steeped in cinnamon-perfumed horchata for the perfect iced cold brew drink.

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Recipe, DrinkJake CohenMarch 11, 2018cold brew, coffee, horchata, rice, Mexican Comments
Overnight Polenta Porridge with Sautéed Mushrooms
Overnight Polenta Porridge with Sautéed Mushrooms

Soaking polenta overnight helps yield the creamiest breakfast porridge ever, topped with a poached egg and spicy sauteed mushrooms.

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Recipe, DessertJake CohenMarch 5, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamom Comment
Passover Chocolate-Caramel Tart
Passover Chocolate-Caramel Tart

Meet your new Passover centerpiece: an almond tart crust filled with smoked caramel and a salted lavender ganache for an ethereal and gluten-free dessert.

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Recipe, Winter, DinnerJake CohenMarch 3, 2018short ribs, asian, coconut, braise, beefComment
Garlic Confit Bucatini
Garlic Confit Bucatini

One pan. Five ingredients. 25 minutes. This garlic confit bucatini is both the easiest and most satisfying pasta you'll ever have.

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Recipe, DessertJake CohenMarch 1, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamom Comment
Carrot Bucatini Pasta
Carrot Bucatini Pasta

Bucatini pasta is cooked in carrot juice for an easy and vibrant one-pan pasta dinner.

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Recipe, DessertJake CohenFebruary 22, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamomComment
Tahini Carrot Cake
Tahini Carrot Cake

Classic carrot cake is amped up with the addition of tahini for a richer dessert, still packed with tons of veggies.

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Recipe, DessertJake CohenFebruary 13, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamomComment
Brie-Stuffed Burgers with Red Wine-Caramelized Onions
Brie-Stuffed Burgers with Red Wine-Caramelized Onions

Step up your Juicy Lucy game by stuffing burgers with Brie cheese before slathering them with red wine-caramelized onions.

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Recipe, Lunch, DinnerJake CohenFebruary 7, 2018burger, brie, cheese, onions, wine, friseeComment
Rosewater-Cardamom French Toast
Rosewater-Cardamom French Toast

Rosewater and cardamom flavor this vibrant take on classic French toast for a Middle Eastern flavor profile sure to impress.

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Recipe, Breakfast, PersianJake CohenFebruary 6, 2018french toast, challah, rice milk, rose, cardamom Comment
Smokey Spaghetti and Meatballs
Smokey Spaghetti and Meatballs

Pork and beef meatballs are simmered in a smokey tomato sauce before getting tossed with spaghetti for the ultimate bowl of pasta.

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Recipe, Dinner, PastaJake CohenFebruary 5, 2018meatballs, spaghetti, tomato sauce, smokey, pork, beefComment
Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe Pasta

Brown butter serves as the base of this cheesy cacio e pepe bucatini pasta packed with fresh black pepper and tons of grated Parmesan.

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Recipe, Dinner, PastaJake CohenJanuary 29, 2018pasta, cheese, pepper, brown butter, italian Comment
Coconut-Braised Short Ribs
Coconut-Braised Short Ribs

Short ribs are braised in coconut milk, soy sauce and aromatics until the fall of the bone for the perfect hearty dish to serve over rice.

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Recipe, Winter, DinnerJake CohenJanuary 22, 2018short ribs, asian, coconut, braise, beefComment
Pomegranate-Gingerbread Cookies
Pomegranate-Gingerbread Cookies

Pomegranate molasses is added to these gingerbread cookies for a sweet and sour twist on the holiday staple.

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Recipe, Dessert, WinterJake CohenDecember 19, 2017pomegranate, ginger, gingerbread, cookies, holidayComment
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