http://reformjudaismmag.org// KnowledgeDispatch http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2995 Tina D. Wasserman. How gefilte fish first came to be; includes recipes for Traditional Gefilte Fish, Gefilte Fish and Horseradish Mold, and Tri-colored Gefilte Loaf, Spanish Style. Spring 2012. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2951 Tina D. Wasserman. Understanding gluten-free foods, plus two gluten-free Chanukah recipes: Sweet Potato and Carrot Latkes and Sweet Potato Spiced Sufganyot. Winter 2011. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2907 Tina D. Wasserman. Visiting Bejt Simcha, the Progressive Jewish community in Prague, and creating two Rosh Hashanah treats inspired by Czech Jewrys culinary heritage: Apple Horseradish and Ceske Buchty/Czech Apple-Filled Yeast Cake. Fall 2011. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2692 Tina D. Wasserman. Explains why barley and not matzah was the first Pesach offering. Includes recipes for Spring Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Lemon as well as Summer Barley Salad. Spring 2011. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2736 Tina D. Wasserman. Discussion of Israel's produce achievements and recipes for Citrus Melange and Pasta Riminata. Winter 2010. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1815 Rosh Hashanah recipes that recall Hungary in the austere postwar era: "Hungarian Cabbage Strudel" and "Hungarian Potato Dumplings with Prune Filling." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2010 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1651 Algerian Jewish history and culinary traditions. Rosh Hashanah recipes: "Algerian Chicken with Quince" and "Vegetable Melange in Pastry Shells." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2009. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1657 The origins of the custom of dipping a slice of apple in honey to express our hopes for a sweet and fruitful year. Recipes: "Rosh Hashanah Noodle Kugel," "Apples and Honey Cake Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce," "Fresh Apple Cake." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2007. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2046 Tina D. Wasserman. Recipes for Persian Zeitun Parvardeh, Bread with Cheese, and Cucumber Yogurt Salad. Summer 2010. Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2042 Growing up on a wine farm in the Cape Province of South Africa, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef adapted her Latvian grandmother's recipes with the rich array of South African flavors: "Roasted Chicken, South African Style" and "Bubele, Modern Style." Tina D. Wasserman. Spring 2010. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2034 The prohibition against cooking on Shabbat encouraged the preparation of foods that could be made in advance of the day of rest. Recipes: "Grandma Gussie's Potato Knishes," "Hungarian Mushroom Turnovers." Tina D. Wasserman. Winter 2009. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2047 Tina D. Wasserman. The inventions & influences of Roman Jewry on Italian cuisine. Recipes: "Fiori de Zucca Ripieni," "Pasta with Salsa Cruda," "Pesce en Saor." Summer 2009. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2043 The proliferation of Maghreb (Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco) culinary traditions. Passover recipes: "Algerian Fish Terrine" and "Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Quinoa 'Couscous.'" Tina D. Wasserman. Spring 2009. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2039 How oil, cheese, and potatoes all came to figure prominently in Chanukah cooking. Chanukah recipes: "Chanukah Radish Salad," "Stuffed Kibbeh," "Frittelle Di Riso-Italian Rice Pancakes." Tina D. Wasserman. Winter 2008. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2048 Why Bulgarian Jewish cuisine resembles the cooking of Sephardic Jews in Greece and Turkey. "Baked Chicken with Barley," "Agristada-Egg Lemon Sauce," "Kiopoolu-Bulgarian Roasted Eggplant Spread." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2008. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2049 Tina D. Wasserman. Greek Jewish history and cuisine. Recipes: "Eggplant Salad with Pine Nuts Kioupia," "Greek Avgolemono Soup," "Psari Saganaki." Summer 2008. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2050 The agricultural practices of ancient Israel produced high-yield crops while preserving the sustainability of the earth. Spring recipes: "Asparagus Souffle," "Oven-Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms," "The Best Potato Salad Ever!" Tina D. Wasserman. Spring 2008. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2051 Tina D. Wasserman. Our ancestors' significant role in the spice trade as early as the biblical times of Solomon. Recipes: "Nasi Goreng / Indonesian Fried Rice," "Tsire Peanut and Spice Mix," "Curried Lentils and Vegetables." Winter 2007. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2052 Tina D. Wasserman. The oldest method of cooking, dating back to the Stone Age, is the most popular way to prepare meat in Israel. Recipes: "Sate Manis / Indonesian Skewered Meat" and "Grilled Fish with Spice Rub." Summer 2007. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2044 Recipes for a four-course Pesach feast with wine in every dish: "Traditional Charoset, Texas-Style," "Beef Borscht with Wine," "Nirvana Chicken," "Braised Lamb Shanks in Orange-Merlot Sauce," "Poached Salmon in a Court Bouillon," "Asparagus with Orange Dill Sauce," "Sabayon." Tina D. Wasserman. Spring 2007. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2040 Jewish history and cuisine in Cuba. Cuban Chanukah recipes: "Frituras de Malanga / Malanga Fritters," "Grilled Chicken Breasts with Sofrito." Tina D. Wasserman. Winter 2006. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1816 The culinary traditions of the Abayudaya, a 750-member farming community in Uganda, half of whom formerly converted to Judaism in 2002. Fall harvest Ugandan-inspired recipes: "Ugandan Fall Harvest Fruit Salad," "Manioc Cheese Puffs," and "Arugula Salad with Dates and Chevre with a Pomegranate Vanilla Vinaigrette." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2006. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2053 Tina D. Wasserman. The history of the pickle from Columbus to today and the Jewish contribution to food preservation. Recipes: "Middle Eastern Cucumber Pickles," "Thai Basil-Jalapeno Pesto," "Italian Marinated Roasted Red Bell Peppers." Summer 2006. Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2045 Tracing the history of Hamantashen, poppy seeds, and prune fillings. Recipes: "Haman's 'Ears,'" "Mohnbrodt," and "Hamentashen de Panema," plus instructions on how to shape a perfect Hamantashen. Tina D. Wasserman. Spring 2006. Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2041 Theories tracing the Chanukah-gelt connection; when and why chocolate coins were first covered in gold foil. Chanukah recipes: "Homemade Chocolate Truffle 'Gelt,'" "Potato Galette with Mushrooms," and "Herbed Risotto Pancakes." Tina D. Wasserman. Winter 2005. Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2763 Food traditions surrounding Yom Kippur: Why chicken is the entrée of choice, the connection between amulets and chicken soup, foods commonly eaten following the fast, tips for an easy fast. Recipes: "Sogliola con Pinoli Passerini," "Hadgi Badah," "Kreplach." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2005. PDF. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2054 Tina D. Wasserman. Celebrate the 350th anniversary of the arrival of the first 23 Jewish immigrants to America's shores by enjoying recipes with ingredients familiar to our colonial ancestors. Recipes: "1600s Barley Salad," "Strawberry Spinach Salad," "Corn Pudding." Summer 2005. Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1820 With some creative cooking, eating matzah for seven days is no affliction. Recipes: "Passover Bagels," "Passover Linzer Torte," Deluxe Matzah Kugel," "Iraqi Charoset." Tina D. Wasserman. Spring 2005. Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1819 Cooking with oil during Chanukah reminds us symbolically that we can prevail over our persecutors through the power of our faith in God. Recipes: "Corn Fritters," Potato Pancakes or Kugel," and "Applesauce." Tina D. Wasserman. Winter 2004. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2559 The Sukkot mitzvot and what foods came to figure prominently in holiday celebrations. Sukkot recipes: "Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves" and "Vegetarian Couscous." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2004. Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2560 How Sephardic businessmen played a key role in the transport of ingredients to Europe that led to the development of modern chocolate. Chocolate dishes: "Budino Cioccolato," "Roulage Leontine," and "Mustacchioni." Tina D. Wasserman. Summer 2004. Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2558 "Mina de Maza" (matzah lasagna or pies), prepared for at least 1,000 years throughout the Mediterranean, with spinach and mushroom-artichoke fillings; "Passover Granola"; "Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Prunes." Tina D. Wasserman Spring 2004. Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2757 C.L. Bell. Winter 2003. In PDF format. Sun, 21 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1952 How chicken became a staple of the Shabbat table; the origin of gefilte fish, cholent, and tzimmes; why we eat challah on Shabbat. Recipes: "Bene Israel Shabbat Chicken Curry" and "Challah." Tina D. Wasserman. Winter 2003. Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=1818 The significance of apples, challah, carrots, fish, beets, and leeks in Ashkenazic and Sephardic traditions. Rosh Hashanah recipes: "Teiglach," "Dulce de Manzana," and "Fijones Frescos/Hoppin' John." Tina D. Wasserman. Fall 2003. Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://reformjudaismmag.org/_kd/go.cfm?destination=ShowItem&Item_ID=2761 Recipes that represent the wonders of Jewish Mediterranean cuisine: "Caponata" (an eggplant delicacy), "Moroccan Orange and Olive Salad," "Arabian Olives," "Greek Orzo Salad." Tina D. Wasserman. Summer 2003. Sat, 21 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT