Since opening Molino, the restaurant has taken off like fire.

A Mother’s Day brunch is the perfect occasion to showcase all the wonderful fresh new produce in the market.

Over the years, whenever I have to entertain a sizable crowd or a birthday party or a graduation celebration, I go with a Mexican fiesta.

While challah takes effort and time and patience, it is the ultimate reminder that we reap what we sow.

For me, Mimouna will always be the joyous Moroccan celebration of springtime, friends, family and good fortune.

Over the years, I have given this dish my own Sephardic twist by layering the eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes on a bed of fennel and onions, as well as enlivening the sauce with Silan and pomegranate molasses.

When I think of Passover, I’m no longer frazzled. I focus on feeling the joy and the new memories we will create as our family grows. 

This week Rachel and I share two wonderful Passover (and all year round) cake recipes.

With Pesach so close, we decided on a menu that is perfect for a casual Passover lunch or as appetizers for a holiday meal.

For my family, one of the favorites is a Moroccan olive chicken, a dish I only ever cook in honor of Shabbat.