Chebakia (Fried Moroccan Cookies)
Chebakia are fried cookies made from thin strips of dough, dipped in sticky sugar syrup.
Yom Kippur
Makroud with Dates and Semolina
While each component of this recipe takes time, the glossy, diamond-shaped cookies are well worth it.
Rifat (Moroccan Tea Biscuits)
Traditional Moroccan tea cookies with anise. They are so good and really nice to break the fast
Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)
A recipe for Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup to break the fast. In this version with chicken and herbs that give it a deeper flavor
Zom (Yemenite Yogurt Soup)
This Yemenite yogurt soup comes together quickly, making it an ideal recipe for a quick weeknight meal or to break the Yom Kippur fast.
Shifteh Berenji (Persian Soup with Prune-Stuffed Meatballs)
Chef Ayala Hodak’s recipes for shifteh berenji, a meatball-laden soup, brings together Persian limes, bunches of fresh herbs, and prunes.
Moroccan Harira Soup
Baker Rinat Tzadok’s family makes this Moroccan soup loaded with chickpeas, lentils, and tomatoes to break the Yom Kippur fast.
Kreplach (Chicken and Liver Dumplings)
This recipe can be served in chicken broth or fried with onions. To make it ahead of time, prepare the filling a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator.