kosher recipes

Browse 8 kosher recipes from the TasteBuds community.

  • Sephardic Chicken Sofrito with Peppers and Tomatoes

    Chicken pieces gently simmered with sweet bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, onions, and warm paprika in one pot. This warming Sephardic classic builds layers of flavor as the vegetables break down into a rich, silky sauce that clings to the chicken. The peppers turn jammy, the tomatoes melt into the braising liquid, and everything melds into something deeply comforting. Pairs beautifully with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up every drop.

  • Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary

    Bone-in lamb shoulder rubbed with garlic, fresh rosemary, and olive oil, roasted low and slow until the meat pulls apart with a fork. The long roast renders the fat, crisps the outside, and makes the interior impossibly tender. Serve it with roasted root vegetables or fluffy couscous for a meal that feels like a Sunday feast any day of the week.

  • Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs with Carrots and Prunes

    Tender beef short ribs braised low and slow with sweet prunes, carrots, and onions in a rich, wine-based sauce. This classic Ashkenazi dish fills the kitchen with deep, comforting aromas and tastes even better the next day. The meat falls off the bone, the vegetables turn silky, and the prunes add a gentle sweetness that balances the savory depth. Perfect for a Friday night dinner or any time you want something that feels like a hug.

  • Seared Duck Breast with Orange and Honey Glaze

    Duck breast seared until the skin shatters like glass, then bathed in a bright glaze of fresh orange juice, honey, and balsamic vinegar. The meat stays rosy and tender while the glaze clings in a glossy, tangy-sweet coat. Serve it over wilted greens or roasted sweet potato wedges for a dish that feels like a celebration but comes together in under an hour.

  • Turmeric Chicken and Rice (Djaj bil Roz)

    A Middle Eastern one-pot dish where chicken thighs braise over fragrant basmati rice cooked with turmeric, cinnamon, and caramelized onions. The rice soaks up all the savory drippings as it steams beneath the chicken, creating tender meat and deeply flavored golden grains. This is comfort food that honors tradition, with warm spices and a technique that does all the work for you.

  • Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Chops with Roasted Cauliflower

    Tender lamb chops brushed with a tangy-sweet glaze of pomegranate molasses, garlic, and fresh thyme, served alongside golden roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with cumin and paprika. The glaze caramelizes beautifully under high heat, creating a sticky coating that balances the richness of the lamb, while the cauliflower brings an earthy, slightly smoky contrast. Everything comes together in under an hour for a dinner that feels special without any fuss.

  • Moroccan-Spiced Salmon with Couscous

    Warm spices coat tender salmon fillets that sear to a golden crust, their edges crisping while the center stays just barely translucent. The couscous underneath soaks up lemony pan juices and cradles sweet bell peppers and zucchini that have softened in olive oil. Turmeric and paprika give everything a sunset glow, cumin adds earthy depth, and that final squeeze of lemon pulls it all together. It feels like a special-occasion dish but comes together in under half an hour.

  • Herb-Roasted Chicken with Crispy Potatoes

    A whole chicken rubbed with garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme roasts until the skin turns burnished and crisp. Potatoes tumble in olive oil and roast alongside, catching every savory dripping. The house fills with the smell of herbs and browned skin. Everything comes together on one pan, and the result is a proper Sunday supper that asks very little of you but gives back plenty.