We're knee-deep into the season of Lent. Christians everywhere have given up and added to, for the purpose of a more focused and meaningful experience. As we look forward to the day of celebration ...

Filled with a bittersweet filling and topped with crunchy crumbs, kokosh is the perfect treat for breaking the fast of Yom Kippur. (Katrina Frederick / For The Times) Last year, I was invited to my ...

A fixture in New York bakeries, the iconic black and white cookie provides the inspiration for this babka with a fudgy, malty fillling and vanilla glaze. Note: This recipe makes enough brioche dough ...

This chocolate babka is inspired by Dr. Brown’s black cherry soda. Black sesame cocoa filling is dotted with cherry preserves, plus cocoa crumbles for even more chocolate flavor and texture. The ...

Easter is one of the sweetest holidays — literally. Between the Cadbury eggs and colorful marshmallow Peeps, there are a lot of delicious treats to enjoy on Easter Sunday. While you could always snack ...

We're in that phase where Carnival season has begun, the big parades are still a little ways off and the king cake is everywhere. This is good time to take a first cut into this year's king cake ...

Last year, I was invited to my first breaking of the fast for Yom Kippur and was asked to bring a dessert. Because I had never taken part in any Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur meals, I asked my host and ...