Naomi Ross

These are the perfect do-ahead hash browns for a brunch and can be filled and baked with several variations below. They’re also good as an alternative to fried potato latkes (no frying mess with these!) and are perfect for topping. Get creative and vary y...

Long before there was an endless supply of kosher for Passover soft drinks, my husband’s family made their own fruit syrup with which to flavor seltzer on Passover. Even though there are plenty of kosher for Passover certified drinks available today, we s...

The perfect meringue is crispy on the outside, slightly chewy on the inside. A mess of meringue crumbs followed by smiles around the table. Cook’s Notes: For best results, use fresh, room-temperature egg whites. The proteins in old egg whites may not dry ...

Purees are wonderful as a side dish or background accompaniment; a blank canvas upon which you can showcase a short rib or chicken breast. Try this with kohlrabi instead of celeriac for a slightly sweeter variation (the combination actually tastes like ca...

This is a loaded “kitchen sink” type of vegetable soup with a large yield — a perfect choice for a holiday (or anytime!) soup to feed a crowd. Most of the work of this soup is cutting the vegetables, so prep ahead! Ingredients 3 quarts (12 cups) water 1 p...

No, it’s not alcoholic. Yes, the alcohol cooks out…leaving a lusciously decadent filling. Yes, cherries and chocolate need to be together. And yes, give some to your friends…if there are any left. Dough ¾ cup oil 1 cup sugar 3 eggs ¼ cup milk or soy/oat m...

Wonderfully refreshing and beautiful to the eye, this is an impressive upgrade from a sectioned grapefruit as an appetizer. It’s also delicious served over Greek or coconut yogurt for a healthful breakfast or brunch! Ingredients 2 ruby red grapefruits 3 l...

This whole-grain salad can also be made with farro or freekeh — each has its own unique earthy flavor which complements the aromatic hazelnuts. Ingredients 4 ounces whole hazelnuts 1 cup wheat berries 3½ cups water, or to cover ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plu...