Shavuot, coming up in just over two weeks, is the holiday celebrating the giving of the Torah, as well as the holiday of dairy decadence. This break from the heavy meat consumption common to many homes during most Jewish holidays…
Kosher Korner: Cholent from the Yishuv
Background: Throughout our history, Jewish communities across the world have developed slow-cooked stews in order to have warm food on Shabbat without violating its laws. Ashkenazi Jews developed Cholent, and Sephardic Jews came up with similar stews like Chamin and…
Kosher Korner: Cauliflower Banana Bread
It used to bug me that my best friend was a bit of a health nut. I was horrified one Shabbat when she leaned over to me and said, “Hey, you know that banana bread you love so much…the main…
Kosher Korner: my bubbie’s challah
Most European cultures seem to have some version of traditional, fluffy white bread. Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jews, of course, have challah. Although technically challah is a Hebrew word that refers to the portion of bread tithed to priests in the…
Kosher Korner: Omi’s Amazing Chicken Soup
This Friday night, I’m going to host an intimate (and crowded) Shabbat dinner in my apartment as part of Hillel’s quarterly Shabbat Around Westwood (nicknamed ShabbAW). While I could just get it catered with Hillel’s help, I’ve decided midterms be…
Kosher Korner: Microwave Recipes
During midterm (and soon-to-be final season), it’s necessary to have some quick recipes on hand. Besides, easy and fast meals are a staple of most college students’ diets. Here are some great recipes that you can make with just a…
Kosher Korner: Vegan Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies and “Mexican” Hot Chocolate
Since both of these recipes are completely vegan (and parve), they are a delicious and easy way to conclude any meal. Chances are you already have everything you need to make the cookies in your cabinet! COOKIES Ingredients ½ cup…
Kosher Kitchen: Toffee Almond Bars
Dairy Crust: 1/3 cup whole almonds ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons kosher toffee chips 1 cup flour, scooped and leveled 1 stick cold butter cut into cubes Filling: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk chocolate chips,…
Kosher Korner: Pumpkin Blondies
Happy Halloween from the staff of Ha’Am! Whether you choose to celebrate tonight by dressing up, trick-or-treating, devouring candy, partying, or watching a scary movie (or doing nothing special because Halloween is a pagan holiday and Purim is better), treat…
Kosher Korner: Frozen Fruit Salad
What better way to combat the LA heat than with a delightfully refreshing frozen treat? These delicious Popsicles are simple to make and are the perfect way to wind down and cool off after a long day in the sun.…