Sephardic Spice Girls Archives – 91��ý Journal

A Slice of Aussie Heaven for the 91��ý Day of Love

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:08:27 +0000

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.

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Kitchri—Comfort and Culture in a Bowl

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:12:04 +0000

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

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A Ka’ak By Any Other Name

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:52:31 +0000

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

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A Baharat Scented T’bit

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:07 +0000

This recipe is traditional and personal at the same time, which feels fitting.

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Simply Gifted — Carrot and Tahini Topped Sweet Potatoes

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:01:47 +0000

Nowadays, as a mother and grandmother, I need to cook healthy, nutritious meals and sweet potatoes are one of my favorite ingredients.

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True Legends and a Smoked Brisket

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:05:45 +0000

This week we share our column with one of our favorite Instagram bloggers, New Yorker Jeff Mosczyc (pronounced Mah-zik). As the son of a German immigrant father and a first-generation Hungarian mother, his mouthwatering, meat-centric recipes reflect his Ashkenazi background.

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A Magical Potato Carpet Ride

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:30:19 +0000

Who doesn’t love potatoes? And this potato carpet recipe is sure to satisfy the potato lovers in your life.

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A Diploma and A Fava Bean Spring Pasta Dish

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:42:44 +0000

This creamy, saucy pasta is a perfect way to showcase the delicate green vegetables of spring — fresh asparagus, green peas and fava beans.

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Ancient Glory: Mediterranean Sea Bass

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 28 May 2026 05:58:18 +0000

I especially love the way Kalamata olives play against fish, adding a perfectly intense and satisfying umami profile.

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It’s Getting Hot– Moroccan Chicken Skewers

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:21:08 +0000

With Memorial Day here and the official start of the summer grilling season, we offer you a recipe for delicious for Moroccan-spiced chicken skewers.

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