What would you do with a one-pound bag of toasted buckwheat groats, a.k.a. kasha? If you’re like most Ashkenazi Jews, you’d probably cook up kasha varnishkes, the Jewish “soul food” side dish made of ...

I grew up eating kasha varnishkes, a mix of kasha, onions, mushrooms and noodles. I liked it then, but now it seems a world away from how we cook and eat. What still works is the winning combination ...

For many people in the U.S., the phrase “Jewish cooking” calls to mind a specific kind of dish: “heavy, old-fashioned, and maybe not very good for one’s health,” says Kim Lim, assistant editor at ...

Roasted buckwheat kernels — also known as kasha — are a nutritious substitute for potatoes or rice. Buckwheat is the best-known source of plant-based protein, and it’s gluten-free. That makes it a ...

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate. 2. Add the oil to the skillet and when it is hot, add the ...

When Alexandra Shytsman was a little girl in Odessa, Ukraine, she was often at her mother’s side in the kitchen. At age 9, she moved to Brooklyn, adapting many American ways of life. But she held on ...