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 ekurtz@gourmetkoshercooking.com


Spiced Pumpkin Soup

A luscious and smooth pumpkin soup with a hint of spice from ginger and red chili.

Fall off the Bone Lamb

Decadent, tender lamb that's easy to prepare and perfect for special occasions.

Super Simple Semi-Homemade Succulent Ribs

These succulent beef ribs use a unique freezing technique to ensure maximum tenderness and easy fat removal.

Cast Iron Skillet Brookie

A decadent, scoopable dessert featuring a rich brownie base and gooey cookie chunks, perfect for serving warm with ice cream.

Simple and Quick Sukkot Recipes

These easy and delicious dishes will get your cooking done in a flash and give you time to enjoy in the sukkah.

Mulligatawny Soup with Brown Rice

A rich and filling flu-fighting soup with brown rice, chicken, and warm curry spices.

Best Roasted Chicken

One of the easiest and most delicious dishes.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey

These are delicious, sweet and savory, and more filling and nutritional than white potatoes too.

Marinated & Grilled Zucchini

A fresh and flavorful side of marinated zucchini and yellow squash, perfect for grilling.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

A refreshing, creamy cucumber and onion salad with a tangy dill dressing.

Homemade Applesauce

A sweet, hydrating, and fragrant treat that's extra scrumptious when made with seasonal local apples.

Hydrate and Nourish Before the Fast

Try some of these healthy recipes with alongside some of your traditional favorites to ensure a hydrated day.

Pre-Fast Menu for Healthy Yom Kippur

Balanced, hydrating and satiating.

Maple Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Tahini Drizzle

Vibrant maple-caramelized carrots topped with a silky, zesty tahini drizzle for a perfect holiday side.

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic, reliable recipe for thick and soft chocolate chip cookies that stay perfect every time.

Ultimate Roasted Garlic Potatoes

These deeply flavored and perfectly crispy potatoes are elevated with a tangy balsamic-dijon dressing and sweet roasted garlic.

Mushroom Cauliflower Soup

Nutritious, savory, and filling but not heavy at all. This is good all year round but a nice start to a pre-fast meal.

Traditional Whole Roasted Chicken

A succulent herb-rubbed roasted chicken with orange zest and a honey glaze.

Brisket Braised with Pomegranate Onion Confit

A festive and flavorful slow-braised brisket featuring the tang of pomegranate and the sweetness of caramelized onions.

Simple Roasted Sweet Maple Dijon Chicken

A succulent and flavorful roasted chicken featuring a perfectly balanced sweet and savory maple-orange glaze.

Apple Cider Chicken Breasts with Apricot Sauce

A sweet and savory chicken dish featuring a rich apricot and apple cider reduction.

Cinnamon Bun Apple Pie

A creative twist on classic apple pie featuring a beautiful cinnamon-roll patterned crust.

Spinach Salad with Dates

A vibrant and sweet-savory spinach salad featuring dates and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Roasted Lemon Chicken

A zesty and golden-brown roasted chicken dish finished with a vibrant garlic-lemon sauce.

Healthy Apple Muffins

Wholesome and fluffy muffins packed with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a crunchy pecan topping.

Chicken Lo Mein

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory noodles.

Mango Asian Slaw

A colorful, light, and easy-to-make salad featuring fresh mango, avocado, and a savory sesame dressing.

Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken & Peaches

A vibrant summer salad featuring caramelized grilled peaches, savory chicken, and a honey-balsamic glaze.

Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Cherries

A perfect Friday night or weeknight dinner using seasonal sweet cherries.

Blueberry Peach Cobbler with Fresh Basil

A vibrant summertime cobbler with a hint of fresh basil and a nutty crumble top.

Mint Lemon Sorbet

A light, refreshing, and sweet mint-lemon treat perfect for a hot summer day.

Homemade Crème fraîche

A simple, tangy, and rich DIY French-style cultured cream.

One Pot Shakshuka with Chickpeas

A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring eggs poached in a rich tomato and chickpea sauce.

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A hearty, superfood-packed meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes loaded with a zesty Mexican-inspired quinoa and bean filling.

Zesty Lemon Herb Baked Flounder

A light and citrusy white fish dish that is a mild and flavorful alternative to salmon.

Garlic and Sundried Tomato Baked Salmon

A vibrant, crowd-pleasing baked salmon topped with a savory sundried tomato and garlic paste.

Lemon Parmesan Baked Sole

A light and flaky sole topped with a nutty parmesan-walnut crust and finished with a zesty lemon caper butter.

Italian Pasta Salad for Summer

A fresh and vibrant pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings and backyard barbecues.

Salmon with Pistachio Pesto

Nutty and fresh salmon topped with a vibrant, salty pistachio and parsley pesto.

Delicious and Simple Non-Meat Dishes

Wholesome and filling dinners choices that don't leave you feeling heavy and stuffed like some of the traditional dairy options.

Even Your Family Will Eat This Fish

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

Creamy Roasted Mustard Glazed Flounder

Tender flounder fillets baked in a rich and tangy crème fraiche mustard sauce.

Fresh Peach Cobbler

A warm, comforting dessert with fresh peaches and a crispy, golden crumble topping.

Mexican Coleslaw

A zesty and vibrant slaw with a smoky cumin-lime dressing.

Classic Corn Salad

A vibrant and fresh summer staple perfect for any barbecue.

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken

A flavorful and moist grilled chicken infused with the terrific combination of tequila and lime.

Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Super fresh tasting lamb burgers with summer mint and savory spices.

Tzatziki Sauce

A refreshingly cool and tangy dairy-free tzatziki perfect for dipping.

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.

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