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Joan Nathan

Recipes by Joan Nathan

194 recipes

  • Fennel and Orange-Scented Challah

    Fennel and Orange-Scented Challah

    Joan Nathan

    430 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    430

    About 1 hour, plus rising time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangy Brisket With Ginger

    Tangy Brisket With Ginger

    Joan Nathan

    3796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,796

    About 6 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bukharan Plov With Beef, Carrots and Cumin Seeds

    Bukharan Plov With Beef, Carrots and Cumin Seeds

    Joan Nathan

    115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    115

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Artichokes

    Fried Artichokes

    Joan Nathan

    248 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    248

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hand-Rolled Couscous

    Hand-Rolled Couscous

    Joan Nathan, Ron, Leetal Arazi

    46 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    46

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Jewish Tanzeya

    Moroccan Jewish Tanzeya

    Joan Nathan, Ron, Leetal Arazi

    47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    47

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shanks With Caramelized Onions

    Lamb Shanks With Caramelized Onions

    Joan Nathan, Ron, Leetal Arazi

    66 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    66

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sri Lankan Breakfast Buns With Seeni Sambol Onion Confit

    Sri Lankan Breakfast Buns With Seeni Sambol Onion Confit

    Joan Nathan

    55 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    55

    4 hours, including rising and resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pineapple Curry

    Pineapple Curry

    Joan Nathan

    152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    152

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cochin Coriander-Cumin Chicken for Passover

    Cochin Coriander-Cumin Chicken for Passover

    Joan Nathan, Queenie Hallegua, Ofera Josephai

    209 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    209

    60 minutes, plus 2 hours’ or overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swiss Chard With Caramelized Shallots

    Swiss Chard With Caramelized Shallots

    Joan Nathan, Charles Phan

    32 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    32

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Fried Shallots

    Crispy Fried Shallots

    Joan Nathan

    39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    39

    12 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Squid With Tomato and Pickled Mustard Greens

    Squid With Tomato and Pickled Mustard Greens

    Joan Nathan, Charles Phan

    13 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    13

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Herring With Fingerling Potatoes and Chives

    Smoked Herring With Fingerling Potatoes and Chives

    Joan Nathan

    13 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    13

    40 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nova Scotia Fish Cakes

    Nova Scotia Fish Cakes

    Joan Nathan, Judith Sanders

    621 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    621

    1 hour, plus soaking and chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mercimek Koftesi (Lentil Balls)

    Mercimek Koftesi (Lentil Balls)

    Joan Nathan, Hilal Cansizoglu

    93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    93

    About an hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear Haroseth With Pecans and Figs

    Pear Haroseth With Pecans and Figs

    Joan Nathan, Michael Selig

    134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    134

    10 minutes, plus 1 hour’s refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Horseradish and Beet Tartare

    Horseradish and Beet Tartare

    Joan Nathan

    21 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    21

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Joan Nathan’s Matzo Ball Soup

    Joan Nathan’s Matzo Ball Soup

    Joan Nathan

    2208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,208

    1 1/4 hours, plus 3 hours’ or overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Joan Nathan’s Matzo Chremsel

    Joan Nathan’s Matzo Chremsel

    Joan Nathan

    68 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    68

    1/2 hour, plus 1/2 hour’s refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Pickled Herring

    Fried Pickled Herring

    Joan Nathan, Kera Carpenter

    7 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    7

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brooklyn Transplant Sandwich

    Brooklyn Transplant Sandwich

    Joan Nathan, Peter Shelsky

    28 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    28

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin and Saffron Jasmine Rice Pilaf

    Pumpkin and Saffron Jasmine Rice Pilaf

    Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov

    109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    109

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Brisket With Pomegranate Juice, Chestnuts and Turnips

    Braised Brisket With Pomegranate Juice, Chestnuts and Turnips

    Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov

    101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    101

    5 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tabbouleh With Apples, Walnuts and Pomegranates

    Tabbouleh With Apples, Walnuts and Pomegranates

    Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov

    455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    455

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Squid With Black Bean Salad

    Grilled Squid With Black Bean Salad

    Joan Nathan, Chez Pascal Restaurant

    5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fluke Crudo

    Fluke Crudo

    Joan Nathan, Derek Wagner

    49 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    49

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Haroseth

    Haroseth

    Joan Nathan, Alon Shaya

    195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    195

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fried Matzo

    Fried Matzo

    Joan Nathan, Joe Dobias

    52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    52

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Prune and Almond Braised Short Ribs

    Prune and Almond Braised Short Ribs

    Joan Nathan, Tony Maws

    303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    303

    3 1/4 hours, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip Pastry Cream

    Chocolate Chip Pastry Cream

    Joan Nathan, Lehamim Bakery

    82 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    82

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hamantaschen With Poppy Seed Filling

    Hamantaschen With Poppy Seed Filling

    Joan Nathan, Shmil Holland

    571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    571

    2 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kasha Varnishkes With Confit of Gizzards

    Kasha Varnishkes With Confit of Gizzards

    Joan Nathan, Mile End

    12 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    12

    2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cholent

    Cholent

    Joan Nathan, Jamie Geller

    349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    349

    12 to 15 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bow Tie Noodles

    Bow Tie Noodles

    Joan Nathan, Mile End

    6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6

    90 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauerkraut

    Sauerkraut

    Joan Nathan, Samuel Rachlin

    164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    164

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chestnuts, Onions and Prunes (Marrons aux Oignons et Quetsches)

    Chestnuts, Onions and Prunes (Marrons aux Oignons et Quetsches)

    Joan Nathan

    35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    35

    About 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassolita (Squash With Caramelized Onions)

    Cassolita (Squash With Caramelized Onions)

    Joan Nathan

    46 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    46

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salade Juive (Moroccan Confit of Tomatoes and Peppers With Coriander)

    Salade Juive (Moroccan Confit of Tomatoes and Peppers With Coriander)

    Joan Nathan

    13 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    13

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosh Hashana Chicken With Cinnamon and Apples

    Rosh Hashana Chicken With Cinnamon and Apples

    Joan Nathan

    179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    179

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Semolina Pastry With Dates (Makroud)

    Semolina Pastry With Dates (Makroud)

    Joan Nathan, Corynne Mas

    10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosh Hashana Meat-Stuffed Vegetables

    Rosh Hashana Meat-Stuffed Vegetables

    Joan Nathan, Cathy Levy

    5 ratings with an average rating of 2 out of 5 stars

    5

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tunisian Carrot Salad With Cumin, Coriander and Caraway

    Tunisian Carrot Salad With Cumin, Coriander and Caraway

    Joan Nathan, Carole Chaouat

    38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    38

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sweet and Sour Stuffed Grape Leaves

    Sweet and Sour Stuffed Grape Leaves

    Joan Nathan

    39 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    39

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Cake With Cardamom and Pistachio

    Almond Cake With Cardamom and Pistachio

    Joan Nathan, Soraya Nazarian

    3416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,416

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Persian Haroseth (Hallaq)

    Persian Haroseth (Hallaq)

    Joan Nathan

    63 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    63

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Cured Gravlax With Toasted Fennel Seeds

    Citrus-Cured Gravlax With Toasted Fennel Seeds

    Joan Nathan, Todd Gray

    124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    124

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Cider Doughnuts

    Apple Cider Doughnuts

    Joan Nathan, Todd Gray

    462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    462

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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