Ingredients
8 duck breast halves with skin, but boneless (ask the butcher to give you the bones separately for stock)
8- 12 dried figs, quartered
16 shallots peeled
½ cup port and ½ cup water or 1 cup fruity red wine, like a zinfandel
½ stick margarine
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar
Directions:

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons margarine mixed with […]

by Levana Kirschenbaum
You don’t need an excuse to make this scrumptious and utterly simple fish. But if you are looking for something novel to cook up for Tu B’Shevat, this salmon’s tangy pomegranate flavor just might fit the bill. Between the benefits of salmon (omega-3 fatty acids) and the high anti-oxidant qualities of pomegranate, you […]

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Technically, almonds are not one of the seven species eaten on Tu B’Shevat. But somehow, we go nuts for these nuts on Jewish Arbor Day. Why is that? The almond tree, or the sh’kedia, is the first one to blossom in Israel. School children there sing about it […]

by Chana Citron
“A land of wheat, and barley, and vines; of fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey.”The Bible tells us that our Holy Land is blessed with these seven species, which we eat on Tu B’Shevat. Regularly using theses grains and fruits in our diets should bring us […]

by Shoshana Filene
Esteemed wine critic Robert Parker finally agreed to sample Israeli wines for the first time last month. Out of the 100 bottles he sampled, only 15 received more than a 90 point rating—a great accomplishment for a 28-year-old wine industry. Of these coveted vintages, only one is a dry […]

by Chana Citron
Here’s a delicious and nutritious snack to seve with crackers or crudites for Tu B’Shevat or otherwise. Of course we’re partial to Israeli olives, but any fresh ones will do.
Ingredients
1 jar pitted green olives
1 jar sundried tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup loosely packed)
4 cloves garlic, cut in thick slices
1/’3 cup extra virgin olive […]

Even if you don’t throw a Tu B’Shevat seder—yes, they do exist—you still can host a green fete fit for Laurie (not Larry) David. Here are some fun ways to spruce up your table for the New Year of Trees.

It’s a plant. No wait, it’s a candle. This clay-pot candle is the perfect […]

by Poopa Dweck
Though this healthy whole-grain dessert is served with gusto to celebrate a baby’s first tooth—viewed by Aleppian Jews as an omen of good health—sliha also makes for a great Tu B’Shevat treat. Rich in nuts, wheat and pomegranate, this dish features some of the seven species of Israel […]

by Poopa Dweck
A supply of eras b’ajweh is usually kept on hand to serve with tea or coffee to guests—particularly on Tu B’Shevat. Be sure to use Medjool dates—much of the flavor of this sweet depends on the quality of the dates. Avoid those with rigid meat or thick, tasteless skins. […]

by Laura Frankel
For an elegant dinner that’s healthy and heavenly, try this deceptively simple fish dish. The mild flaky halibut is the perfect foil for the decadently creamy muhummarah, which gilds the fish instead of overpowering it. The saffron broth is easy to make and adds a beautiful color […]