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Marcia Friedman

Marcia Friedman is the author of Meatballs and Matzah Balls: Recipes and Reflections from a Jewish and Italian Life and The Essential Jewish Cookbook: 100 Easy Recipes for the Modern Jewish Kitchen.

  • The author with her father-in-law on her wedding day
    The author with her father-in-law on her wedding day
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    Jewish Father-in-Law’s Day

    As we prepare to read Parshat Yitro, a convert to Judaism honors the advice and love of her father-in-law with a special recipe

    byMarcia Friedman
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    Sticking It Out

    Making Jewish Italian sfratti ‘stick’ cookies an even sweeter symbol of resilience

    byMarcia Friedman
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    Peeling Back the Layers of Italian Jewish Cuisine

    Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the artichoke

    byMarcia Friedman
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    A Frittata That’s Fit for a Picnic

    For Lag Ba’Omer, a delicious way to celebrate today’s delicate harmony between Jews and Italians

    byMarcia Friedman
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    Why Shavuot Is Jewish Mother-in-Law’s Day

    A convert to Judaism reflects on the Jewish woman who embraced her, and honors her with a holiday recipe

    byMarcia Friedman
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    Beyond Cheesecake and Blintzes: A Shavuot Recipe With Meaning

    The holiday is significant for me as a convert, so I created a fish dish that blends my Italian heritage with my Jewish identity

    byMarcia Friedman
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