Winter is coming and it’s already been a very difficult start to Fall, we are all turning to comfort food. We tend to reach for warming, comforting foods in the dark of winter and even more so on Shabbos when we have more time to comfort each other and take a break.
Below are the 10 of the best recipes for 5 of the most famous Jewish comfort foods, since it can be a contentious subject they are not listed in any particular order, we all deserve to choose our own favorite foods! A lot of people have family recipes from Bubbe, so let us know what you do different to make your classic Jewish foods truly comforting!
BRISKET
Garlic Honey Brisket: Jamie’s go-to, fool-proof brisket recipe that is as delicious as it is simple, or if you’re looking for a more barbecue inspired brisket try the “Overnight” BBQ Beef Brisket. It’s hard to believe that brisket could be a gal’s best friend, but after tossing it in a marinade just sit back and let it do all the work while you reap the rewards of comforted and fully bellies alongside smiling faces.
MATZO BALL SOUP
Matzo Ball Soup: Otherwise known as Jewish Penicillin, and let me say not a week goes by in the winter when I don’t find a way to get some high-quality homemade matzo ball soup. As long as you don’t pound them into baseballs, these will always bring comfort, but if someone is not a matzo ball fan try the Wild Rice Chicken Soup.
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CHALLAH
Geller Family Challah: Possibly the most famous challah recipe out there and even though it calls for a 6 pound bag of flour, you may devour most of it before anyone else realizes how much you made! If there happens to be extra challah dough, make it into Challah Dough Cinnamon Buns for a warm erev-Shabbos treat.
KUGEL
Potato Kugel: Everyone always fights over the crispy corners, but serve them as individual kugel cups everyone will get their own! You can also make this without the cups, just be sure to cook it in a glass pyrex, it helps to make it extra crispy. Another must have is the classic Yerushalmi, or Salt and Pepper Kugel, the salt and pepper are a savory kick that differentiates this kugel from it’s otherwise sweet counterpart, raisin noodle kugel.
CHOLENT
Family Heirloom Chulent: If people think post-Thanksgiving meal naps are a sport, then post-cholent Shabbos naps must be the marathon equivalent. Whether you prefer old fashioned Ashkenazi chulent or are more of the Israeli Hamin fan, both have an abundant mix of carbs and meats to keep everyone at the table satisfied.
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Hi Opal!!! Wow what a story – so just so you know if your mother was Jewish – you are Jewish too! As for “beef shank bones” so unless they carry a kosher certification they are not kosher. Meaning they have to have come from a cow that was slaughtered according to kosher law and has to carry the certification of a reputable kosher certifying agency. But in theory the front half of the cow including the chuck/neck, brisket, shoulder, shank, rib and plate are all available kosher in the US. When it comes to cooking the shank it requires a low/slow cooking/braising method to soften the meat. Follow recipes on our site for short ribs, flanken or even brisket. Great luck with your cooking and learning!
I have a question regarding beef shank bones. Recently, I purchased meaty beef shank bones, and now I am wondering if they are Kosher. I ask because even though my mother was Jewish, we were taught nothing of our heritage. I am a Christian learning about the Hebrew heritage of my faith and no longer eat pork in any way, shape, or fashion. Please let me know if the shank bones are allowed and if so, do you have a recipe for braised or slow cooked shank bones?