About the Author


Elizabeth Kurtz

Elizabeth Kurtz is the creator of gourmetkoshercooking.com and columnist for the Jerusalem Post, Aish.com, and other national magazines. She is a featured chef on videos for Recipe Box TV on aol.com and yahoo.com. She is passionate about food and entertaining and loves teaching cooking classes. Her first cookbook titled, CELEBRATE, food, family, shabbos is in stores now, on Amazon.com and "celebrates", 200 original recipes easy enough for everyday and special enough for Shabbos or any holiday. She can be reached at [email protected]


Fire Roasted Eggplant Babaganoush

Experience the smoky, rich flavors of the Middle East with this authentic, fire-roasted babaganoush.

Garden Fresh Herby Olive Dip

A bright and briny dip, bursting with garden-fresh herbs and zesty flavor.

Balsamic Pepper and Eggplant Dip

A robust and savory roasted vegetable dip with a tangy balsamic finish.

Sautéed Onion and Roasted Garlic Dip

A rich, savory dip packed with the mellow sweetness of caramelized onions and roasted garlic.

“Cheesy” Broccoli Dip

A smoky and savory roasted broccoli dip with a surprisingly cheesy kick.

Miso Ginger Carrot Dip

A sweet and savory roasted carrot dip that bursts with umami and a warming ginger kick.

Minty Pistachio Zaatar Dip

A zesty and refreshing summer treat that bursts with citrus flavor.

Easy Peasy Pesto

A vibrant, speedy pesto that bursts with classic Italian flavor.

Summer Peach Cake

A tender, fruit-topped cake that works with whatever's in season. Easy enough for a weekday, good enough for guests.

Make Your Own Pizza!

Homemade pizza night just got a serious upgrade. Eight recipes, endless toppings, and one rule: everyone makes their own. Yes, even dessert pizza.

Classic Margarita Pizza

Savor the classic taste of Italy with this rustic, bubbly mozzarella and fresh basil Margherita pizza.

Ricotta Pesto Pizza

Experience the delightful contrast of rich, creamy ricotta and bright, tangy pesto on a crispy, golden crust.

Barbecue “Chicken” Pizza

Indulge in the iconic sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors of a classic BBQ chicken pizza, homemade.

Homemade Dough, if you like homemade

Create the perfect, artisan pizza crust at home with this simple yet rewarding dough recipe.

Balsamic Caramelized Onion Pizza with Feta

Savor a perfect blend of sweet balsamic caramelized onions and tangy feta on this delightful, gourmet-inspired pizza.

Roasted Veggie Pizza

A colorful, savory pizza loaded with perfectly roasted, caramelized vegetables and zesty flavor.

S’mores Pizza

A decadent fusion of campfire classic and dessert pizza, perfect for sharing and gooey marshmallow bliss.

Nutella Banana Pizza

A heavenly dessert fusion featuring rich hazelnut spread, caramelized bananas, and toasted coconut on a crispy crust.

Oreo Cookie Cheesecake

Rich, indulgent, and loaded with Oreos — this cheesecake is the one you'll get asked to make again and again.

Ooey Gooey Caramel Fudge Toffee Crunch Cheesecake

Caramel, fudge, toffee cheesecake — this easy, semi-homemade stunner tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

For chocolate and cheesecake lovers. A sliver may be all you need but it will never be enough.

Classic Pot Roast

This yummy pot roast can be prepped days in advance or frozen — and actually tastes better after freezing, as the meat gets even more tender.

Pumpkin Parfaits

These stunning, show-stopper parfaits are just perfect for Thanksgiving.

Corn Souffle

Light, sweet corn soufflé that bakes up puffy and golden. Great straight from the oven, and still tasty reheated—serve warm as an easy crowd-pleasing side.

Herb Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing

A scrumptious turkey recipe.

Thai Beef Noodles with Peppers and Onions

Savor the bold flavors of tender beef, stir-fried noodles, and vibrant peppers in this irresistible Thai-inspired dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

A decadent dessert with a healthy twist—this moist chocolate cake sneaks in zucchini and uses some olive oil for a guilt-free indulgence.

Asian Sticky Short Ribs

Sweet, spicy, and fall-off-the-bone tender—these Asian Sticky Short Ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next dinner gathering.

Wonton Soup

You don’t need to go to a Chinese restaurant to enjoy this delicious soup. Make it at home!

Asian Garlic Ginger Chicken

Sweet, savory, and irresistibly tender—this Asian Garlic Ginger Chicken is your new go-to dish for an easy, flavor-packed dinner everyone will love.

Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Poppy Seed Dressing

This vibrant salad is a delightful medley of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that make it an ideal addition to any summer meal.

Watermelon Lime Spritzer

Craving something refreshingly sweet and tangy? Our Watermelon Lime Spritzer is the ultimate summer sip!

Tomato Peach Panzanella Salad

Juicy tomatoes, sweet peaches, and crisp cucumbers meet briny olives and fresh basil in this vibrant twist on the classic Italian bread salad.

Mini Cheese Crepes with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Sauce

Too good to eat only on Shavuot.

Dulce De Leche Bundt Cake

The perfect dessert for Shavuot dairy meal.

Mississippi Mud Cake

Rich chocolate and gooey marshmallows make this popular with kids and adults alike.

Honey, Fig and Shallot Chicken

Honey, shallots, and melted garlic, need I say more?

Super Simple Healthy Zucchini Soup

This yummy soup has a nice green color and wonderful flavor. I make it all year round.

Fresh Tomato and Eggplant Pasta

This pasta dish is extra special because I use home-grown or seasonal heirloom tomatoes from the market. They are so sweet they taste like fruit.

Slow Cooker Savory Short-Ribs with Beer and Herbs

Rosemary and thyme mixed with beer create tremendous depth of flavor.

Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken

Easy dinner with tips for best results for slow cooking.

Crockpot Lentil Soup

Super easy and yum!

Turkey Burgers

The secrets to making great turkey burgers that are nutritious and delicious.

Fish for the Nine Days

Keep it delicious by pairing simple fishes with great strong flavors like tomato, garlic, mustard, and Parmesan cheese.

Lemonade and Cookie Stands

Old fashioned summer fun that will keep your kids entertained for hours.

Cooking with Summer Fruit

Creative ways to take advantage of the abundant produce.

Cooking with Herbs

Fantastic food with fresh herbs.

Cooking with Honey

Celebrate the sweet new year in style.

Cooking with Symbolic Foods

Favorite ways to enjoy the symbolic foods on Rosh Hashanah.

Soups for the Sukkah

Warm up your sukkah with these soothing soups.

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