Tag: Sephardic Cuisine

The article explores the complex history of the eggplant in medieval Spain, particularly its association with Sephardic Jews.
This article explores the use of fresh herbs in Jewish cooking, specifically focusing on the differences in their usage among Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrachi cuisines.
The author reflects on how Sephardic flavors from their Syrian background shaped their childhood, with foods like kibbeh hamdah and mujedra being common staples.
This article tells the story of the author's grandmother's lifelong struggle to replicate a perfectly shaped, cheese-stuffed pastry called bollosa, which is part of a Sephardic Jewish culinary tradition.
Eggs are a versatile and important ingredient in Jewish cuisine.
The almond has a long history in Jewish culture, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the impermanent nature of life.
Kubbeh soup has become an iconic dish in Jerusalem cuisine, particularly as a pre-Shabbat meal.
This article discusses the challenges faced by individuals with celiac disease in maintaining their cultural and religious food traditions.
In this article, the author shares a personal connection to her Sephardic grandmother through a recipe for spinach frittata, known as fritada espinaca.
This article discusses nine essential cookbooks that celebrate Sephardic cuisine.
Celebrate Purim and Yom Kippur with the Sephardic treat hojuelas, reminiscent of Esther's megillah scroll.
Short ribs, also known as flanken in the old country, have made a comeback in the culinary world, becoming a trendy dish among the next generation of cooks.
Noshwalks, led by Myra Alperson, offers Jewish culinary walking tours in New York City, focusing on various neighborhoods and cuisines including shmurah matzo and Jewish-Yemenite food.
In Seattle, two Sephardic synagogues, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth and Sephardic Bikur Holim, engage in the tradition of baking traditional Sephardic pastries, providing a sense of community and cultural connection for its members.
Jennifer Abadi, cookbook author and culinary instructor, delves into Syrian Passover traditions, offering insights into Syrian-Jewish cuisine and Passover favorites.