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October 1, 2026
Sufganiyot: 9 Hanukkah Donut Recipes (Plus How to Make Them)
Latkes get all the attention, but let's be real: the best part of Hanukkah just may be the donuts. Sufganiyot are pillowy, jelly-filled, powdered-sugar-dusted proof that…
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September 30, 2026
A Hanukkah Menu for All Eight Nights (Recipes for the Whole Meal)
A complete Hanukkah menu, from crispy latkes and brisket to sufganiyot, gelt and a l'chaim. Everything for eight nights of the Festival of Lights.
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September 29, 2026
39 Hanukkah Appetizers (Latke Bites, Dips & Fried Everything)
Latke bites, make-ahead dips, knishes, bourekas and fried artichokes. 39 Hanukkah appetizers sorted by how much work they cost you on the night.
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August 22, 2026
A Sweet Rosh Hashanah Menu (Recipes for the Whole Meal)
A complete Rosh Hashanah menu, from round challah to honey cake, built from my favorite apple, honey and pomegranate recipes for a sweet new year.
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August 21, 2026
Round Challah for Rosh Hashanah (Easy Woven Recipe)
Learn how to shape a stunning woven round challah for Rosh Hashanah — a sweet, symbolic loaf for a sweet new year.
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June 1, 2026
The 20 Best Jewish Main Dishes
From brisket to shakshuka, these are the 20 best Jewish main dishes. Ashkenazi classics, Sephardic staples, Israeli street food, and vegetarian mains that hold their own. Every occasion covered.
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Hi, I’m Amy!
I’m a cookbook author, culinary-school trained chef, and the creator of What Jew Wanna Eat — a modern Jewish food blog full of bold flavors, fun twists, and recipes that feel as at home on a holiday table as they do on a Tuesday night.
Think classic Jewish comfort food with a serious upgrade. Brisket, babka, latkes, rugelach — and plenty of surprises in between.