Leah Koenig

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Leah Koenig is a writer and recipe developer. She is the author of seven cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook, Modern Jewish Cooking, and Portico. Leah’s writing and recipes can be found in The New York Times, New York magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Epicurious, and Food52, among other publications. In addition to writing, Leah leads cooking demonstrations and workshops around the country and world. leahkoenig.com

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Maple-Roasted Delicata Squash

A perfect combination of sweet, salty, crispy, and tender, this maple-roasted delicata squash will have everyone reaching for seconds.

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Abambar

Rome’s Libyan Jews press flourless amaretti cookie dough into rounds before topping with almonds, but you could also pipe it into swirls and bake until crisp and chewy.

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Spinach Frittata With Raisins and Pine Nuts

Pine nuts with raisins is a classic Roman Jewish combination for frittata. This version builds on that formula with the addition of lemon and creamy mascarpone.

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Beef and White Bean Stew With Cumin

This homey one-pot stew boasts a short ingredient list but tons of complex flavors, built over three hours in a mostly hands-off braise.

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Matzo Granola with Walnuts and Coconut

In this Passover breakfast, crumbled matzo replaces the typical rolled oats and gets toasty and crisp in the oven before getting mixed with chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, and raisins.

Shopping

What Are Capers? A Guide to the Punchy, Briny Ingredient Every Pantry Needs

So much salty flavor in a tiny package—here’s everything you need to know about the umami bomb that is the caper.

Expert Advice

Brooklyn's 24-Hour Produce Mecca

An old-fashioned, low-cost vegetable shop with a state-of-the-art composting system and a killer Instagram feed.

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Chicken Soup with Dill Matzo Balls

Enliven traditional chicken soup with fresh fennel and a dose of green kale. Dill-flecked matzo balls bring the classic to another level.

Expert Advice

Holiday Cooking Traditions That Go Beyond Cookie-Decorating

From baking Czech kolache to simmering a batch of homemade applesauce for Hanukkah latkes, there are so many different delicious ways to celebrate the holidays with your kids.