Flan was popular in medieval Spain and Sephardic cooks were known for their simple, elegant desserts, transforming eggs, sugar and milk into something silky and soothing.

We hope next time you bake challah, you try this wonderful savory babka recipe. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of sweet jam.

This recipe connects my family to generations of Moroccan Jews who ended their week the same way.

This hearty harvest veggie soup recipe includes my favorite cooking technique — roasting vegetables on a sheet pan.

This classic slow-roasted chicken and rice dish is most emblematic of the Babylonian kitchen.

On Sukkot, there is a tradition of eating stuffed foods from vegetables to pastries.

Shorba, the tomato, chicken and rice soup recipe that we highlight here is a beloved classic from the Babylonian kitchen.

For me, the ultimate food for any celebration is couscous.

This delightfully spiced and fragrant honey cake is the perfect symbol of our wish for you, dear reader, to be blessed with a sweet New Year!

Paella is perfect for any festive occasion or as a one pot weeknight meal. It is easy to make ahead and to reheat for stress free entertaining!