Bad Jew: Kosher Virginia by Sarah Bas Avraham

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In this article, Sarah Bas Avraham talks bbq and the perils of keeping kosher in rural Virginia. Interested in kashrut and kosher recipes? Make sure to also check out our kosher recipe blog! Bad Jew! I’ve been moving into a new dwelling. This is hard work in all respects, physically, mentally, emotionally. I was lucky [...]

DIY PVC Pipe Sukkahs and PunkTorah Retro-Sukkot Videos…It’s A Succos Showdown!

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It’s Sukkot, which means building the ancient Hebrew version of the double wide trailer, probably going to the emergency room when you whack your hand with a hammer, and of course, eating! Here at PunkTorah, we have all your Sukkot needs taken care of with our Succos Showdown! Here’s a retro-video of me and Michael [...]

Simply Tender Brisket and Savory Kasha Varnishkas

This week’s recipe comes to us from our new friend and Kosher foodie, Mark Meisel. I’ve had this recipe several times before, and even when I was a vegetarian, I would only eat this meat. Thanks for the recipe, Mark! -Daniela   Besides worshipping G_D and laying guilt trips on each other, the most joyous [...]

Mirza Ghassemi: Persian Eggplant Tomato Dip

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We have made it abundantly clear over at NewKosher how much we love Persian food, from Bulgar Soup to Pomegranate Walnut Chicken. This dish, a creamy eggplant and tomato dip, will absolutely knock your socks off. While we pretty much stuck with a traditional recipe, we did add one special ingredient: ras el hanout, a [...]

Roasted Parmesan Potatoes: A Shabbat Pot Luck Favorite

Almost every Shabbat/Shabbos dinner I attend is a potluck. And normally, I am just too busy to make anything. So like most mooches, I bring the cheapest bottle of wine or some parve dessert that no one likes. If your dinner is vegetarian, though, this recipe will be your life saver. It takes ten minutes [...]