Pistachio-Cranberry Rugelach
Traditional rugelach gets dressed up for the holiday with pistachios, cranberries, and snow-white icing. Rich but not too sweet! — Deborah Hinojosa, Saratoga, California
Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme
A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....
Apricot-Apple Cider
Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink...
Old-Fashioned Beef Brisket
Tender slices of beef smothered in onions in a sweet tomato sauce give this entrée an old-fashioned feel. It is...
Persimmon Pudding
This persimmon pudding is cake-like, dense and moist, highlighting the flavors of persimmons in a rich dish based on traditional...
No-Knead Ciabatta
Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...
Cranberry Persimmon Cookies
During the holidays, I bake double batch after double batch of these moist drop cookies. Dotted with dried cranberries and...
Honey-Nut Swirls
Puff pastry creates a quick and easy "dough" for pretty pinwheel-type cookies featuring two types of nuts. The flaky treats...
BBQ Beef Brisket with Horseradish Cream
Chipotle peppers give a nice hint of heat to tender slices of oven-braised brisket. The cool, creamy horseradish sauce also...
Baked Figs
Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them...
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache
This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...
Braided Egg Bread
For Rosh Hashana, loaves of braided bread—commonly called challah—are baked to symbolize continuity. Since I first made this bread some...
Swiss Potato Kugel
I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I...
Dairy Kugel
Kugel is served often in our region. It's really rich and tastes like cheesecake.
Smoky Beef Brisket
A friend and I first ate this brisket at a restaurant, then came home and duplicated it with great success....
Brisket with Chunky Tomato Sauce
When Linda Blaska of Atlanta, Georgia treats dinner guests to this impressive brisket, they agree it's the best beef they've...
Butter Mint Cookies
These delicate mint cookies were a big hit when I made them for a party at work. —Anita Epitropou, Zion,...
Kugel Recipe
Noodle kugel is a popular Jewish dish that's enjoyed year-round, from holiday gatherings to regular family brunches.
Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken
Garlic and herbs roasting in and on the chicken make this roasted version so flavorful that you can eliminate the...
Challah
Our traditional challah recipe creates two gorgeously braided loaves perfect for a Jewish holiday.
Latkes
Our potato latkes recipe creates crispy, oniony latkes with a lacy exterior and creamy center. They’re the perfect vehicle for...
Beef Brisket in Gravy
This tender roast has remained our very favorite family main dish over many years. Often, I make it ahead and...
Rugelach Recipe
This rugelach recipe makes the most amazing cinnamon-sugar treats for your holiday dessert spread.
Cranberry Rugelach
These traditional Polish treats will keep for a long time in an airtight container. One year, I sent a batch...
Cajun Beef Brisket
There's nothing like seeing my husband's eyes light up when he comes through the door and sees I've prepared this...
Herbed Leek Tarts
This savory, nontraditional tart is a favorite among our family and friends! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Onion Kugel
Sliced eggplant, diced green pepper or shredded cabbage can be used in place of onions for this onion kugel recipe....
Passover Rolls
We use these traditional eggy Passover rolls to make sandwiches throughout the week. But they can also be served as...