The Deli Dish

  • A square slice of noodle kugel with raisins throughout.

    The Deli’s Recipe for Noodle Kugel

    Often included as a part of an abundant Rosh Hashanah feast, our Noodle Kugel is a year-round favorite. The recipe is a Deli classic—Ari got it from his grandmother, and … Continued

  • Spanish Tomato and Vinegar Soup

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A super tasty meal to make at home Way in the back of the Guide to Good Leading, Part 3, Managing Ourselves, there’s a recipe for … Continued

  • Moroccan Carrot Spread

    A recipe from the Deli Kitchen by Rodger Bowser, Chef and Managing Partner This Moroccan Carrot Spread spread is shy, unassuming hummus’ extroverted alter ego. The Sasha Fierce of spreads … Continued

  • Couscous-Stuffed Tomatoes to Make At Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Easy to make, beautiful to look at, and great to eat! Bulgarian-born, Kentucky-living poet Katerina Stoykova-Klemer says, “Tomatoes bring love.” In my case, it’s even … Continued

  • Catalan Tomato and Tuna Salad

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews  A wonderful salad for August Going from the Southwest of Spain to the northeast, here’s a great summer salad that comes from the culinary traditions … Continued

  • Making Jewish Chop Suey for a Summer Supper

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews  An easy-to-assemble Jewish-American seasonal salad! This simple dish, also known as “Farmer’s Chop Suey,” is, to my vegetable-centric taste, terrific! Although it was a mainstay … Continued

  • Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews  A lovely legacy for summer from my friend Daphne Zepos Last week would have been my late friend Daphne Zepos’ 64th birthday. This week I … Continued

  • Oven-Roasting Asparagus

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A marvelous, easy-to-make meal As we enter the final days of the Ann Arbor asparagus season, it seemed a good time to advocate one of my … Continued

  • Rhubarb-Ade Recipe

    When the temperatures start to rise, we love a sip of something thirst-quenching. And while we wouldn’t turn down a good glass of lemonade, we’re especially partial to a refreshing … Continued

  • Radish and Harissa Salad to Make at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Spicy summer salad you can put together in a matter of 10 minutes One of my favorite spring vegetables, there’s little so tasty as a fresh, … Continued