Food Tourah – Tazria-Metzora

April 28, 2025 in Food Tourah

With this week’s double parsha, Tazria-Metzora – we have reached the halfway point. 27th and 28th parshiot down, only 26 more to go!

The focus of these portions is on how skin diseases – affecting not just people, but even clothing and homes – are diagnosed by the priest and treated through isolation and ritual cleansing. We also read about how bodily emissions, including menstruation and childbirth, create states of ritual impurity.

We think we can unanimously agree that these are the least appetizing portions in the entire Torah. If it doesn’t gross you out, we suggest adding  Dirty Martini Cauliflower to your menu this week – described as extra dirty and extra delicious.  Or skip the cauliflower and go straight to the Dirty Martini!

Otherwise let’s focus on recipes that offer a little healing – think antioxidant-rich. anti-inflammatory ingredients.  This collection of  immune boosting recipes is a great place to start.  The golden turmeric and lentil soup sound particularly delicious.   These Roast Cauliflower “Steaks”  with paprika cashew cream also bring bold flavor with anti-inflammatory benefits.

For dessert: Go clean with this mouthwatering Triple Berry Crisp, packed with fiber and antioxidants.  Or let’s get back in the dirt with an over-the-top Mud Pie Recipe😋

Here’s to your health!

B’tayavon and Shabbat Shalom,
Alison (Baraf) & Sarah (Roark)

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