Making Gefilte Fish

The classic Jewish holiday dish, made from scratch at Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco.

Southern Seder

A Passover menu with Southern flair.

Hosting Your First Passover

Because your ancestors had it harder than you, so honor them.

What's the Difference Between Lox and Gravlax?

It’s in the cure. (By Roxanne Webber)

Naked Gefilte

A photo essay showing the Passover fish dish made from scratch. (By Brooke Russell and Meredith Arthur)

Don't Call It a Deli

An interview with the young heirs of Lower East Side institution Russ & Daughters. (By Amy Keyishian)

My Bubbe, Your Bubbe

One Jewish grandmother dispenses Hanukkah recipes and wisdom. (By Jane Goldman)

Is Carob Really Healthier than Chocolate?

Stand by for a ’70s hippie flashback. (By Jason Horn)

Why Is Kosher Salt Called "Kosher" Salt?

What’s so kosher about it? (By Melissa Wagenberg Lasher)

Please Bring an Elaborate Dessert

What’s the right answer to "Can I bring anything?" (By Helena Echlin)

Bagel Felony

This week’s mission: Healthier rice/potato chips and cream cheese–filled bagel cylinders. (By James Norton)

A Cocktail Is Born

From raw ingredients to tail greatness. (By Jordan Mackay)

What Do "Kosher" and "Halal" Mean?

Mystery deli terms explained. (By Jason Horn)

California Roll, Dragon Roll, Nematode Roll?

Fish, both wild and farmed, contain parasites. They’re gross but easy to get rid of. (By Jasmine Pahl)

10 Deviled Egg Recipes

Fill up your picnic basket with creative variations. (By CHOW staff)