Jewish Deli Favorites: Deli Recipes by Tori Avey

Below you’ll find a collection of beloved deli recipes you never knew you needed. There’s nothing quite like a piping hot bowl of Matzo Ball Soup or a mile-high pastrami sandwich from your favorite Jewish delicatessen. Unfortunately, we can’t always get to the deli when a craving strikes, and homemade is the next best thing (except for Bubbe’s cooking, of course).

Since the early 19th century, Jewish delis have been an icon of Jewish culture, attracting the Jewish community and beyond. While deli recipes may differ from location to location, you can rely on a few staple items to appear on every menu.

Learn to make your own pastrami, several different recipes for matzo ball soup, blintzes, latkes, mushroom barley soup, New York-style cheesecake and more.