Calling matzah balls “the supreme Jewish comfort food,” Joan Nathan, the matriarch of the Jewish food world, said she believed the readymade options are unnecessary and likely subpar.

Nearly every chef we reached out to suggest adding sparkling water to your matzo ball mix. “Seltzer, instead of still water, adds some air bubbles [to the matzo balls],” says 2022 F&W Best New ...

But you don’t have to be a serious matzo ball connoisseur to appreciate the spherical dumplings — often served on Jewish holidays, especially Passover, which starts April 12 — in any form.

Matzo balls freeze well, which makes it easy to have the classic soup anytime the craving hits. "I sometimes freeze them in the soup, so the dish is totally done," says Nathan.

Calling matzah balls “the supreme Jewish comfort food,” Joan Nathan, the matriarch of the Jewish food world, said she believed the readymade options are unnecessary and likely subpar.

Matzo (and, consequently, matzo ball soup) is most commonly associated with Passover, which commemorates the story of Exodus. As the Torah tells it, when the Israelites fled from their enslavement in ...

This recipe for matzo ball soup is great for Passover and for vegetarian eaters anytime of year. It gets its golden color and warm flavors from turmeric, ginger and a pinch of red chile flakes.

"Matzo ball soup is filled with veggies, like carrots and celery, which provide fiber for digestive health," , registered dietitian nutritionist and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices tells Parade.

Do not lift the lid to peek before the 30-minute mark. Serve in your favorite soup, like turmeric vegetable matzo ball soup. Note: Matzo balls can be frozen! Let them come to room temperature.

Because they come from a box. This is the secret to the best matzo balls you’ll ever make. I don’t say this lightly. In fact, as someone who edits recipes for a living, I resisted it at all costs.

The crimson stew adds buoyant, scallion-studded matzoh balls to a heartening okra gumbo, joining two staple dishes from Jewish and Black Southern cuisines.

Drop into the boiling water, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. The matzoh balls should be fluffy and float on top. Remove with a slotted spoon to bowls of hot chicken soup or okra gumbo.