Norene Gilletz

PASSOVER

Filling, Not Fattening Dishes for Pesach

Many of us think that because we can’t have bread, rice, pasta or grains on Pesach, we need to offer our families lots of starchy side dishes. Why not try…

RECIPES

Simanim—Sign Me Up for a Sweet, Healthy New Year!

Incorporate the simanim into your yom tov baking with pomegranate chicken, apple strudel and more!

ROSH HASHANAH

For the Love of Honey

Toronto-based accountant Len Goldberg often tells friends and family that he runs a successful “sting operation.” A part-time apiarist for the past twenty-five years, Goldberg spends about two hours a…

RECIPES

Food for Travel: Never Leave Home Without It!

Terrific tips and recipes for traveling kosher

RECIPES

Summertime–and the Salads are Easy!

Chef’s Secrets for Super Salads I Be Leaf: Experiment with different varieties of salad greens. Try arugula (rocket), bibb, Boston, endive, leafy field greens (mesclun), radicchio, romaine, spinach or watercress.…

CHANUKAH

Cooking on a Budget: Chanukah Recipes for Less Gelt

If you’re looking for ways to stretch your food budget, especially when entertaining, here are some simple solutions to help you prepare delicious dishes for Chanukah—or any special occasion—that won’t…

RECIPES

Slow Cookers: Not Just for Cholent

Slow cookers come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Most models are dishwasher-safe and quite easy to clean. If your conventional oven is full, a slow cooker can provide…

CHANUKAH

Chanukah Delights

In honor of Chanukah, it is traditional to eat foods fried in oil, including luscious latkes and sufganiyot (Israeli-style donuts traditionally filled with jam). Dairy dishes, especially those made with…