Want candy that’s good for you? Consider halva. Made primarily from sesame seeds, the confection is an excellent source of minerals. (A cup of sesame seeds has more iron than a cup of broccoli.) There ...

For a few years now the curators at Chelsea Market have pulled off a pretty nifty balancing act, filling what has evolved into a block-long food court with kiosks, cafes, and restaurants that appeal ...

Recipe from Yasmin Lozada-Hissom, pastry chef at Duo and Olivea restaurants. She says, “It was given to me by a woman that is (or was) a jeweler . . . in Israel. We went to check out her beautiful and ...

Two years ago, when bone broths had 15 minutes of culinary fame in New York City, certain killjoys (this author included) responded huffily. Salubrious soups made from long-simmered pork or beef bones ...

Olga Brovkina This exotic recipe comes from the country’s southern Muslim region and combines the aroma of corn flour with the texture of nuts. Halva, an oriental sweet treat common in the Middle East ...

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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It’s common to see babka split and plaited prettily to reveal the swirls of chocolate within. I used to do this, but was dismayed when ...

Travellers with a sweet tooth crossing southern Europe, the Middle East and China would probably be surprised to find they’re eating treats along the way which share a common heritage. The ...

It’s a tale as old as time: A Jewish expatriate lands on the Lower East Side, starts selling culinary treats from his home country from a pushcart and eventually makes it big. Katz's Deli, Russ & ...

Shaikh Al Kar brand plain halva is being recalled in Canada because government testing showed Salmonella contamination. The recalling firm is Nabil Boutamina dba as Mediterranean Halal Meats, ...