If you’re looking to try your hand at new recipes, explore cultural dishes, or just impress someone’s Jewish mother, then look no further than Jewish cuisine. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite, culturally Eastern European Jewish dishes that are staple comfort foods.
Yapchik
Just pronounce it how it sounds! This delicious dish descends from Eastern Europe and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes and salt all blended up and baked in a “Kugel” or a bake of sorts. It’s simple and filling, and a sure way to savor the feelings of Shabbat.
Matzo Ball Soup
This is more common in Western culture but is indeed descended from our Jewish grandmothers, or “bubbies,” and it is the ultimate panacea. This soup has the magic to cure any cold or hangover, and is sure to delight on a cold Friday night!
Deli Roll
Baked pastry dough filled with deli meat and served with a side of deli mustard. It really doesn’t get any better than that! This staple in Jewish culture is served every Shabbat, but is delicious as a side or a main dish any day of the week.
Cholent
This is one pot magic. Just throw a bunch of ingredients such as meat , potatoes , onions, and barley for a stew that is sure to warm you on winter days. This is common in both Eastern European and Sephardic Jewry, but Sephardim usually put eggs in and other spices!
