29 Classic Jewish Food Recipes Everyone Should Learn to Cook

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29 Classic Jewish Food Recipes Everyone Should Learn to Cook1/29 Matzo Ball Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Matzo Ball Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead of matzo balls to this Jewish chicken soup. —Julia Sherman, New Market, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber),

15g protein

15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. This recipe is worth the time and effort it takes for such a delicious and comforting meal. With the fluffy matzo balls, chicken, carrots, celery and onions, this soup has everything you could want. Make it to help fight off a cold or just to have something cozy for a winter night. Matzo ball soup is also a popular holiday food, from Shabbat to Passover, and can be served at your Seder alongside one of these Passover chicken recipes. 2/29 Passover Popovers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts

When puffed and golden brown, they’re ready to share

for Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Popovers have an important role at the Passover table as a substitute for bread. When puffed and golden brown, they’re ready to share. —Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 popover: 174 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. This kosher substitute for bread is perfect for sharing around the table during Passover. Made with only five ingredients, this recipe is a great way to use up any

leftover matzo meal you have in your pantry

leftover matzo meal you have in your pantry. 3/29 Smoked Salmon in the Oven 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon in the Oven Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A magazine featured this recipe years ago, and it’s still my favorite way to serve salmon. Just add crackers for a super simple yet elegant appetizer. —Norma Fell, Boyne City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 ounces cooked salmon: 95 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0

fiber), 10g protein

fiber), 10g protein. Gravlax, smoked salmon, lox … whichever iteration you love, there’s no denying this salt-cured fish is a welcome addition to any bagel, cracker or slice of toast. You can easily find different versions of the beloved salmon at your local grocer, but why not try your own hand at it with this shortcut recipe? 4/29 Passover Rainbow Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The name rainbow cookies is actually a bit of

a misnomer for these classic New York treats

a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the pretty layered cookies, you’ll bake three thin cakes, spread jam between them and then coat the assembled cookies with smooth melted chocolate. —Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 32 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Rainbow cookies are a Jewish dessert often served in synagogues and at Jewish celebrations, but the cookies actually have Italian roots. For this recipe, home cook and The Nosher editor Shannon Sarna shares her family’s version of the

beloved dessert

beloved dessert. 5/29 Latkes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potato Latkes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This potato latke recipe is tasty at any meal. For the ultimate crispiness, squeeze out all the liquid from the grated veggies before you fry them up. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 115 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Whether you eat them with applesauce, sour cream or both, potato

latkes are a staple enjoyed throughout the celebration of Hanukkah and beyond

latkes are a staple enjoyed throughout the celebration of Hanukkah and beyond. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, try topping them off with smoked salmon or poached eggs. 6/29 Jewish Brisket 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings (4 cups vegetables) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother, Enid, always used the most marbled cut of brisket she could find to make this recipe so she’d get the most flavor. When she added carrots to the pan, she threw in some potatoes too. —Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Heights, New York Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked meat with 1/3 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup juices: 247 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. There’s no shortage of ways to cook a brisket, but slow-cooked Jewish brisket—just like I grew up on—will always be my favorite. The brisket is simmered in a Dutch oven with aromatic vegetables, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce, creating a tender, melt-in-your-mouth piece of meat. Try serving it with spicy horseradish sauce. 7/29 Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin

12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shakshuka Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it’s been my favorite way to eat eggs since. —Ezra Weeks, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 159 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. Two words:

Nutrition Facts:

one pan. Only one dish is needed to make shakshuka, a Middle Eastern and North African dish that features eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. And you can make it at any time since it’s great for breakfast, lunch and dinner! 8/29 Rugelach Recipe 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The crisp texture of these crescent-shaped cookies makes them a terrific treat to serve alongside a steaming mug of hot chocolate or coffee. Nutrition Facts:

Grab a cup of coffee and try one of our favorite rugelach varieties

1 pastry: 111 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. A lot of delicious Jewish desserts exist, and thankfully you don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy any of them! Filled with fruity, sugary goodness, rugelach is a must-make for anyone with a sweet tooth. Grab a cup of coffee and try one of our favorite rugelach varieties. 9/29 Chocolate Babka 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Babka Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 55 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this chocolate babka

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this chocolate babka. It’s a rewarding recipe for taking the next step in your bread baking. Even if it’s slightly imperfect going into the oven, it turns out gorgeous. Look at those swirls! —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 181 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Every grandmother has her own take on babka, and they’re all delicious. But we’re suckers for chocolate, so we had to try this special chocolate and cinnamon recipe flecked with orange zest. Other

traditional fillings include nuts or dried fruits

traditional fillings include nuts or dried fruits. 10/29 Tzimmes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast and is a favorite of young and old alike. It complements chicken or turkey quite well. —Cheri Bragg, Viola, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 309 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 7g fiber),

4g protein

4g protein. Serve this classic dish for holiday meals and everyone will be raving about how good it is. Its sweet flavor comes from sweet potatoes, prunes, honey and brown sugar. This recipe is a great accompaniment to any of our Passover lamb recipes. 11/29 Sweet-Tart Cucumber Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A dear friend showed me how to use cucumbers in a tangy salad. The longer this salad chills, the deeper the flavor. Look