On Rosh Hashanah, Jews of most communities say a blessing on apples dipped in honey and serve honey cakes, wishing […]
Month: December 2021
Turkish delight bars
Slices of Turkish delight (loqhum) are baked on top of shortbread cookie. The bright red rose flavored variety looks the […]
Israeli Krembo: chocolate coated marshmallow treat
Krembo is a treat that’s popular in Israel during winter. It consists of a plain cookie that’s topped with a […]
Tunisian Swiss chard stew (pkaila)
Pkaila is a Jewish Tunisian dish that starts with the “essence” of slow-cooked Swiss chard (or spinach) to very dark […]
Vegan carrot & sweet potato latkes
This latke combines Jewish tradition with Indian, as it is inspired by the Indian pakora snack. The binding agent, similar […]
Tunisian pumpkin salad (tirshi)
Let’s talk gourds. Jewish texts mention four types of gourds: cucumber, melon, watermelon and summer squash. Their first appearance is […]