Since I discovered persimmons (shamed to admit I didn’t really discover them as a household fruit till this fall!) I am a bit addicted. Their soft flesh, gorgeous orange color, delectable taste, and mild sweetness are perfect as a snack on their own, or as...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayechi, the book of Bereishis comes to a close, as Yaakov and his family have settled in Goshen, Egypt, with Yosef the viceroy as the provider of life. Prior to his death, at the age of one hundred and forty-seven, Yaakov...
In this week's parsha, Parshas Vayigash, after twenty-two long and painful years of separation, Yosef and his family are reunited. From slave boy to viceroy, from hated to revered, from Canaan to Egypt, Yosef’s dreams have finally come true. He is the provider and sustainer...
There’s nothing better than starting a winter dinner with a bowl of warm, hearty and comforting soup. Each of these soups are easy to make and will bring unique and delicious flavors to your winter dinner-table. https://michalhorowitz.com/medley-of-potatoes-with-lentils-soup/ https://michalhorowitz.com/cream-of-vegetable-asparagus-soup-with-shredded-chicken-and-important-note-about-my-website/ https://michalhorowitz.com/corn-off-the-cob-vegetable-soup-with-pastrami/ https://michalhorowitz.com/hearty-minestrone-soup/ https://michalhorowitz.com/cream-of-carrot-wild-rice-soup/ https://michalhorowitz.com/cauliflower-potato-soup/ https://michalhorowitz.com/hearty-cabbage-meat-soup/ https://michalhorowitz.com/birthright-soup/ Happy cooking, b’tay’avon and enjoy! Michal...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Mikeitz, the story of Yosef continues. After being sold at the age of seventeen, bought by Potiphar the chief executioner of Pharaoh (see Onkelos to Bereishis 39:1), then languishing in prison for the next twelve years after being framed by...
This recipe was born by a need for a new, and different, vegetable side dish… Though green beans and salads are a staple in my house, I wanted something fresh, delicious, and inspired. I served this on Friday night when we had a lot of company,...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayeishev, seventeen year old Yosef, the beloved son of Yaakov Avinu and Rachel Imainu (who died in last week’s parsha), begins to dream of greatness. He dreams of his brothers sheaves of wheat in the field bowing down to his...
This unique crisp is a delicious and beautiful way to celebrate a fall fruit which doesn’t get enough attention: persimmons. With their bright orange color, sweet flavor, and soft flesh, this fruit works so well when combined with apples in this dish. It bakes beautifully...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayishlach, Yaakov and his family are on the move, as they return to Eretz Canaan, having left the confines of the house of Lavan. As the parsha opens, Yaakov is afraid and distressed, as he prepares for war and confrontation with...
This week’s parsha, Parshas Vayeitzei, opens as Yaakov Avinu is on the run, fleeing the wrath of his brother, Eisav, who wants to kill him over the contested brachos (blessings) (Bereishis 27). Alone, he leaves Be’er Sheva to journey to Charan, to his uncle Lavan,...