Joan Nathan recently received the Cookbook Award in the International category from the International Association of Culinary Professionals for her book "King Solomon's Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World."

The text discusses the author's experience with an Argentinian dish called carbonada criolla, a beef stew traditionally served in a pumpkin or squash.

The article discusses the ancient origins of stuffed grape leaves, a popular dish in Jewish communities around the Middle East with variations in Greek, Iraqi, and Persian traditions.