Sephardic Spice Girls

I’m telling you that there’s something special about this apple cake and the way that it just melts in your mouth.

One of my favorite things to cook for the Jewish holidays is a beautiful French roast. It’s so very festive and is perfect to feed a hungry crowd.

Baking this cake brought back the memories of Friday nights and holiday gatherings at my parents’ home.

Deliciously flaky and crispy with a satisfying creamy filling, these burekas are really easy to prepare.

For generations, Moroccan Jewish mothers and grandmothers prepared their dafina on Friday, knowing that it would sustain their families on Saturday.

This week, Rachel and I share our column with our good friend Jill Sharfman.

The huge plus is that a super, simple sheet pan recipe results in a dish that looks so impressive and sophisticated.

A classic Australian dessert chocolate coconut slice features a rich, dense, fudgy chocolate base packed with dried coconut, finished with a thick cocoa frosting and generously dusted with even more coconut.

For me, and probably every other Iraqi Jew, kitchri is the quintessential meal of the Nine Days.

A symbol of hospitality, families bake batches for holidays, family celebrations and visits with friends and relatives.