Jewish

Can you believe Bon Appétit didn't cover Hanukkah until 1990? And when we did, it was with a ketchup-infused, cooked-to-death brisket. L'Chaim!

A selection of photos from the book "Katz's: Autobiography of a Delicatessen," plus an interview with the photographer, Baldomero Fernandez

All about the pletzel, the bialy-like bread/sandwich that in some Jewish families is the traditional fast-breaking meal on Yom Kippur

Step by step instructions and recipe for Rosh Hashanah challah bread and several bread braiding methods, by Shiksa in the Kitchen

Smoked and fresh fish join forces in this much-appreciated update to the often-maligned gefilte fish. To get the job done faster, use two skillets.

Russets are ideal for this latke recipe. Their high starch content means you won't need flour to bind the pancakes.

This classic chicken Schnitzel recipe sounds harder to make than it is. Plus, you get to pound out the day's stress.

This recipe was inspired by a traditional Jewish dish from North Africa known as chreime. You can use any type of fish cut into steaks; the bones add flavor to the sauce.

This haroset, or charoset, is a classic Passover recipe with dried fruits and nuts.

Wine and dried fruit bring a sweet richness to this humble cut of meat.