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.

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
Sticking It Out
Making Jewish Italian sfratti ‘stick’ cookies an even sweeter symbol of resilience
byMarcia Friedman
Peeling Back the Layers of Italian Jewish Cuisine
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the artichoke
byMarcia Friedman
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
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
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