Rachel Myerson

New York, Tel Aviv

Associate Editor, The Nosher at My Jewish Learning

Senior Editor of The Nosher @jewishfood | Freelance food and culture journalist | British born, Tel Aviv-based, New York somewhere in the middle.

Articles

28 Nostalgic Jewish Desserts Straight From Bubbe's Recipe Box

2 days ago | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson |Caleb Guedes-Reed

On many peoples’ bookshelves sits a small, worn, three-ring binder filled with recipe cards covered in faded cursive handwriting and smudges of butter, sugar and coffee rings. These bare-bones instructions and ingredient lists hold the steps to recreating some of our families’ most beloved recipes.
7 Summery Jewish Recipes to Make This June

1 month ago | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson

With summer around the corner, we want to be outdoors enjoying the warm weather as much as we possibly can. The grill is out, awaiting a spatchcock chicken with a fabulously garlicky sauce, or a whole eggplant for the smokiest, meltiest baba ganoush.
We Want Your Best High Holiday Recipes

1 month ago | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson

Yes, yes, the High Holidays are monthsaway, but here at The Nosher, we start thinking about Rosh Hashanah as soon as we’ve wiped the final matzah crumbs off our kitchen countertops. And this year, our early planning means you’re in for a treat.
The Israeli Cheese Guide

1 month ago | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson |Ruthie Edelstein

The classic Israeli breakfast includes a full smorgasbord of cheeses with options to dip, spread, crumble, toss or simply pick up with your fingers and place into your mouth. If you’ve ever had an Israeli breakfast, whether it be on a kibbutz, in a cafe or at a hotel, you’ve probably been served Israeli cheese. Archaeological sites going back to 7,000 BCE show that the domestication of sheep and goats could have led to the development of the land’s first cheeses.
7 Jewish Recipes to Bake Your Way Into May

1 month ago | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson

Spring is in the air, and this month we’re leaning into fresh, fruity flavors, like guava rugelach and Ukranian cherry dumplings topped with a dollop of sour cream. Israeli Independence Day and Memorial Day signal the start of grilling season, and you’re going to need a carb-y companion for your hamburgers or kebabs, be it shiny challah pretzel buns or the perfect pita recipe.
9 Irresistibly Flaky Boureka Recipes To Snack On All Day Long

Jan 26, 2025 | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Bourekas are Israel’s most underrated street food.* And it’s a crying shame, because these savory pastries are the perfect on-the-go snack (or mini meal, who’s judging). They’re golden, they’re crispy, the varieties are endless — truly, when it comes to bourekas, there are no rules (see: the bialy bourekas and/or strawberry and ricotta bourekas on this very list) — and they are very easy to make at home, thanks to store-bought pastry.
Moroccan Chicken and Spinach Phyllo Pie

Jan 23, 2025 | myjewishlearning.com | Liz Rueven |Rachel Myerson

Savory meat or chicken pies have a long tradition in Moroccan and Middle Eastern cooking. They are often seasoned with chopped parsley, lots of long-simmered onions, cumin and garlic. Phyllo (aka filo) dough is used to enclose fillings in long “cigars” as appetizers, or in triangles as neatly folded fried pockets. For this recipe, I’m simplifying the process by avoiding frying.
7 Jewish Recipes To Cure Your Cold

Jan 13, 2025 | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson

In the cold, dark winter months it can feel like everyone you know has a cold. And while nothing beats rest, water and good old handwashing to keep sickness at bay, don’t sleep on these time-honored Jewish healing recipes to give your immune system an extra boost.
5 Incredible Pastries In Tel Aviv To Try ASAP

Jan 7, 2025 | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson |Harry R. Rubenstein

It wasn’t too long ago when Israel’s “bread cartel,” a group consisting of the country’s largest industrial bakeries, had undue influence over Israel’s baking industry. This group made sure that regulations such as having separate rooms for eggs and flour, and even requiring showers for workers, favored the larger industrial bakeries and, in turn, made it impossible for independent bakers to open boutique bakeries.
The Nosher’s 10 Most Popular Recipes from 2024

Dec 17, 2024 | myjewishlearning.com | Rachel Myerson

At The Nosher, we know that the kitchen is a source of comfort. So, this year, we worked hard to provide you with delicious respite during difficult, dark moments — and recipes fit for a celebration to mark the good times. From a 30-minute rugelach recipe to an airy Moroccan apricot cake; a lighter, brighter take on kugel to a hearty chicken fricassee, you’ll find a recipe for every season, mood and taste. This apple sharlotka recipe is iconic.