Stories and stovetops Jewish-style: an introduction -- A note from the storyteller -- A note from the cook -- Brunch: The latke miracle (Latkes) -- The three skillful brothers (Applesauce) -- Counting eggs (Shakshuka) -- The demon who lived in a tree (Blintzes) -- And the matzo was still warm (Matzo brei) -- The loaves in the Ark (Challah) -- The wheat came in at the door (Bagels) -- Soup: A little bit of soup (Chicken soup) -- The flour barrel and the water jug (Matzo balls) -- Main courses: Rifka and the magic pitcher (Salad) -- The pomegranate seed (Pomegranate couscous) -- How to know a noodle (Noodle kugel) -- The hair in the milk (Matzo lasagna) -- Three clever things (Tzimmes chicken) -- Dessert: The pastry that was eternally dirty (Rugalach) -- The congregation that loved jam (Hamantaschen) -- Two jars of honey (Honey cake) -- The little cap-wearers and the cow (Mini cheesecakes)
