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 ...

Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert. Halva can be a little tricky to make at first, and a candy thermometer is key to nailing ...

Food Network star Molly Yeh’s halva bars recipe is nothing short of magical. Creamy, crunchy, and nutritionally a big win, the chef’s sweet treat is definitely worth making. Once you whip up a batch, ...

This time, I’m bringing you something truly different from the heart of the Middle East. Halva is one of the most beloved ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

Hey there! A warm hello from the heart of the Middle East Today, I’m sharing something truly special — a dessert that brings ...

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 & ...

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 ...

The combination of tahini and halva candy marks these accidentally vegan cookies with an unmistakable sesame flavor. The halva candy melts while baking, forming a delicious, sweet sesame pool on top ...