

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff


Summer Blush— Sweet Fruit Galettes
One of our favorite desserts to bake in the summer is an easy fresh fruit galette.

America–A Beacon of Light
This week, we wanted to inspire you with fresh takes on old-fashioned favorites.Â

After the Farhud – An Iraqi Breakfast
As a child of Iraqi Jews, The Farhud has forever been a part of my memory and the holiday of Shavuot will always be shadowed by this tragic event.

Father’s Day Grilling
A Sephardic barbecue is different from the all-American version with hot dogs and hamburgers.

Creamy Cassola—A Sephardic Cheesecake for Shavuot
This delicious recipe, called Cassola in Italian, has many variations.

Kahi and Qei’mar—A Flaky, Creamy Affair
For Iraqi Jews, Shavuot is synonymous with kahi and qei’mar.

Vegetable Delight: A Tasty Asparagus and Pesto Quiche
Quiche is a wonderful make-ahead dish that can truly take as many vegetables as your imagination allows.Â

Spinach Boyos – A Big Hug for Israel
Boyos (sometimes called bulemas) are an incredibly delicious spinach and cheese pastry that originated with the Sephardic Jews of the Ottoman Empire.

Holy Moly — A Perfect Red Rice
This rice makes the perfect side dish for a Shabbat meal of fish, chicken or meat. But could also be perfect midweek with beans and a fresh Israeli salad.Â