In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayechi, the curtain closes on the book of Bereishis. As we read the final verses of the first book of the Torah, we marvel at the passage of time. Did we not just read “In the beginning G-d created the...
This is a tasty, filling, colorful, healthy and hearty salad. Wheat Berries are the whole grain form of wheat - the whole, complete grain before it has undergone any processing. They are essentially fat-free, high in fiber and high in protein. This salad is a really nice...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayigash, we learn of the emotional, tear-filled revelation of the Egyptian viceroy, as the ruler of Ancient Egypt and antiquity, powerfully and stunningly declares (what may arguably be the most famous words in all of Bereishis): אֲנִי יוֹסֵף, הַעוֹד אָבִי...
This is a versatile vegetable side dish, which can be served alongside a meat, chicken or fish dinner. I prefer serving cooked veggies to salad with week night dinners and Friday night Shabbos meals. To me, salads are for lunch :) This recipe also meets my...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Mikeitz, Yosef the Hebrew, Yosef the slave-boy, Yosef who was stolen from the land of the Ivriim, Yosef, who can’t seem to catch a break from the troubles that befall him, suddenly, without scarcely a moment’s notice, becomes Yosef The...
In honor of Chanukah, I am resending my “secret” latke recipe, which I posted last year: https://michalhorowitz.com/scrumptious-classic-potato-latkes/ A patchka… but well worth it :) And for your interest, check out this fascinating book, recently added to Recommended Reading: https://michalhorowitz.com/sacred-treasure-cairo-genizah/ Kol tuv and Chanukah samayach! Michal...
Now that the first snow has fallen (at least in NY it has!) and we feel that winter has arrived, it’s always the right time for a hearty, filling, warming, and tasty soup. This is a great soup, and a really nice change from the...
In this week’s dramatic parsha, Parshas Vayeishev, we move full-steam ahead into the story of Yosef ha’Tzaddik (Yosef the righteous) …. Yosef, whose mother died in childbirth with his younger brother, Binyamin; Yosef, who spends too much time fixing his hair and eyelashes; Yosef, the...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayishlach, we meet our forefather, Yaakov, preparing for his return to Eretz Yisrael. He has worked for his father-in-law Lavan for twenty years - fourteen for his wives and six for his flocks - and with his family and animals,...
This is a great, tasty, different and easy way to prepare salmon. As it’s fun and unique, the kids love it too. Salsa Salmon Place salmon fillets (I use boneless, skinless fillets of salmon) in a foil pan (or in an oven safe baking dish, if you...