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Challah: The Bread of Shabbat
Golden, braided, and fragrant — challah is the crown jewel of the Shabbat table and a beloved symbol of Jewish life.
Classic Challah Recipe: How to Bake the Perfect Shabbat Bread
Golden, braided, and impossibly fragrant — learn to bake the perfect challah with this traditional recipe, plus variations for holidays and special occasions.
Hamantaschen Recipe: The Iconic Purim Cookie
The classic hamantaschen recipe — triangle-shaped Purim cookies with poppy seed, prune, chocolate, and halva fillings. Includes history, folding technique, and tips for perfect results.
Jewish Breads: Beyond Challah — A Guide to Every Loaf
From challah to kubaneh, bialy to jachnun — a guide to the diverse world of Jewish breads, each with its own history, origin, and place at the table.
Jewish Desserts: A Sweet Guide to Every Tradition
From rugelach to malabi, babka to halva — a guide to the beloved desserts of the Jewish world, organized by tradition and holiday.
Rugelach Recipe: Flaky Jewish Pastry with Classic Fillings
Buttery cream cheese dough, rolled around chocolate, cinnamon-walnut, or fruit fillings — these crescent-shaped pastries are the crown jewel of Jewish baking.
Babka Recipe: Chocolate, Cinnamon, and the Perfect Twist
Rich, swirled, and impossibly good — master the art of chocolate babka with this step-by-step recipe, plus cinnamon and other variations from its Eastern European origins.
Jewish Cheesecake for Shavuot: New York Style and Beyond
Why Jews eat dairy on Shavuot, plus three cheesecake recipes: classic New York-style, lighter Israeli version, and an easy no-bake option for when you want dessert without the oven.
Hafrashat Challah: The Mitzvah of Separating Dough
Hafrashat challah is the mitzvah of separating a portion of dough when baking, connecting home bakers to the ancient Temple offerings and the sanctity of bread.
Mandelbrot Recipe: How to Make Jewish Almond Biscotti
Crunchy, twice-baked almond cookies that are the Jewish answer to Italian biscotti — mandelbrot are the perfect companion to a cup of tea and a good conversation.
Honey Cake Recipe: The Classic Rosh Hashanah Treat
Dark, fragrant, and deeply moist — honey cake is the essential Rosh Hashanah dessert, a sweet start to the Jewish new year baked in kitchens around the world.
Passover Macaroons: The Classic Recipe and Its Variations
Everything about Passover macaroons — the coconut cookies that have become synonymous with the holiday — including the classic recipe, chocolate variations, and why they became a Pesach tradition.
Lekach: Traditional Jewish Honey Cake
The history, symbolism, and recipe for lekach — the traditional Ashkenazi honey cake served at Rosh Hashanah and other celebrations, representing hopes for a sweet new year.