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Rosalach Cookies in an orange bowl

Rosalach Cookies

A few years ago, I learned about a new type of Israeli cookie – Rosalach (also spelled Rozalach), in Hebew רוזלך. They may look like

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tzimmes -carrots and pruns on a golden plate

Tzimmes

This sweet dish of stewed root vegetables and fruits is a massive family favorite for us. We can’t get enough of the honey glaze with

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crispy potao latkes with spur crea,

Crispy Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes fall into that wonderful category of Jewish comfort foods. There is so much joy that comes from preparing, serving and eating warm and

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Traditional Chocolate Babka sliced

Traditional Chocolate Babka

Chocolate Babka is one of the things I really can’t resist. There’s nothing like a slice of homemade, chocolate-swirled babka. This cake-bread is as beautiful

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round challah with honey

Round Challah

(Also Known As Turban Challah or Sprial Challah) Challah is the most iconic and uniquely Jewish food. It is a rich braided bread served on

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Potato Wedges with ketchup

Potato Wedges

I remember the first time I ate at McDonald‘s. It may not sound exciting today, but in the early 1990s, the chain had not yet

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Tzimmes Cake

Tzimmes Cake

Tzimmes is a sweet stew often served on Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish new year). It is one of those Jewish foods that has so many

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Halvah Truffles on a golden plate

Halvah Truffles

If you have been following me for a while, you probably know by now that I am obsessed with Tahini. I use it pretty much

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Charoset spread with Dates in a brown bowl with a spoon inside

Charoset with Dates

Charoset is a traditional Jewish dish served during Passover. It’s a sweet mixture of apples, nuts, wine, and spices, symbolizing the mortar used by the

Healthy Snickers Bars on a white paper

Healthy Snickers Bars

Try these healthy homemade Healthy Snickers Bars when you need a sweet craving after dinner or want something sweet in the afternoon. I swear it

challah on a white napkin

Vegan Challah

Nothing melts away the stress of a work week like a warm, homemade Challah. This Vegan Challah Recipe is my preferred recipe when I am

Cranberry Sauce on a Christmas table

Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays I didn’t celebrate growing up, but now I can’t imagine my life without them. So every year, I try