Author: Marcia Friedman

Marcia Friedman is the author of Meatballs and Matzah Balls: Recipes and Reflections from a Jewish and Italian Life. She continues to write about her journey and the intersection of Jewish and Italian food at meatballsandmatzahballs.com.

Pepperoni Ripieni (Stuffed Peppers with Eggplant)

By Marcia Friedman

Pepperoni Ripieni is an authentic and delicious meal for anyone to enjoy. Sicilian Jews were among the first...

Dairy, Main Dish, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Sukkot Food, Vegetarian

Rosh Hashanah Cinnamon Roll Challah with an Italian Twist

By Marcia Friedman

Challah for the Jewish New Year is special—round to celebrate the circle of life and sweet (typically with raisins)...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Recipes, Jewish Holidays Food, Multicultural Food, Recipes

Embracing Cultures with a Special Recipe for Stuffed Eggs with Parmesan, Smoked Salmon, and Dill

By Marcia Friedman

As the High Holidays approach every year, I’m struck by the feeling of coming home. There’s the mental “coming...

High Holy Days Recipes, Recipes

Cream Cheese Rugelach with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

By Marcia Friedman

As Hanukkah and Christmas overlap this year, it’s a fine time to share my beloved recipe for rugelach. Before...

Dessert, Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holiday Food, Recipes

Jewish-Italian Inspired Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes for Hanukkah

By Marcia Friedman

One of my favorite foods from my “adopted” Jewish heritage has to be potato latkes, particularly...

Dairy, Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Recipes, Vegetarian

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