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]


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.

Simple and Healthy

Easy recipes for getting back to a healthy routine.

Homemade Chinese Food

Why wait to go out?

Where’s the Beef?

It’s right here! Three delectable recipes your family will love.

Special Recipes for Thanksgivvukah

Donut bread pudding, olive oil cake & getting into the Thanksgivvukah spirit!

Potato Latke Tricks

How to properly freeze latkes, and three great recipes.

Low Fat Desserts

Secret ingredient-infused cake, muffins, and cookies that lower fat and increase health.

Winter Recipes

Perfect for warming up your family and the cold weather.

Going Citrus

Grapefruits, oranges and lemons, oh my! Recipes that celebrate wonderful, fresh, and zesty citrus flavors.

Exciting Purim Dishes

Including Bourbon Pecan Pie and my favorite hamantaschen recipe.

Slow Cooker Recipes

Delicious, easy and tested options.

Delicious for Passover

Great any time of year; perfect for Passover.

Passover Desserts: Beyond Flourless Chocolate Cake

Must-have recipes to add to your Passover repertoire.

Cheater Cookie Recipes

Because every gourmet chef needs an occasional break.

Light Dairy for Shavuot

Great Shavuot dishes that will make your Yom Tov delicious and extra special.

Cooking with Kale

How to best use this trendy food.

Energy Boosting Foods

Natural power food for the summer.

Easy-to-Make Rosh Hashanah Recipes

These recipes are not only a huge hit but they freeze well too.

More Soups for the Sukkah

Warm and cold soups, perfect for this time of year.

Sukkot Dessert Recipes

Get ready for the best part of the meal!

Chocolate Heaven

In honor of National Chocolate Day, let’s celebrate this divine ingredient.

What to do with Shabbat Leftovers

How to transform your leftovers into a fresh, delicious meal.

Thanksgiving Delight

Autumn foods create a delicious blend of flavors and ambient color.

Hannukah Menu for Dinner

Instead of potato latkes, try these delectable dishes.

4 Steps to the Perfect Latke

How to make the perfect latke.

Foods from Around the World

Visit the cuisines of India, Thailand, and Italy all in under 30 minutes.

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