While it is disputed where it originated over 3000 years ago–some say India, others Turkey, others say it was definitely Byzantine–there is no doubt that halvah is one of the most common desserts in the world.

Recipes for Indian Jewish Brunch

Pomegranate molasses is a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking, where it is added to all kinds of dishes from stews, to dips, glazes for meats, and more

Different seder rituals and a delicious haroset recipe.

The flavors of this light salad develop more completely the longer it sits.

Purim is right around the corner!  Among the traditions of the holiday is the exchanging of gifts of food with one another.

Jewish food of Greece can add so much to Hanukkah celebrations.

Most of the Jewish kids I knew growing up partook in a handful of familiar traditions during the holiday season: light their menorahs, eat latkes and jelly doughnuts and play dreidel. In my house, the traditions were very similar, except we sometimes swapped Cuban-style malanga fritters for potato pancakes.

Sukkot appears to be one holiday in which the Moroccan and Ashkenazic customs and rituals are fairly similar.