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Picture of Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff

An Old World Recipe—Keftes de Carne

For the Jews of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most classic comfort foods has always been “keftes de carne con arroz” (fried breaded meat balls with Spanish red rice).

A Babka By Any Other Name

Whether you call it babka, “ugat sh’marim” or by its modern Israeli name “crunch,” this is a truly easy and brilliant dessert for busy Jewish cooks the world over.

Breaking the Fast Is a Piece of Cake

Soft and fluffy, light and airy, there’s something special about sponge cakes. They bring back feelings of home and memories from a time long gone.

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