Rachel Harkham


Baking Cardamom Citrus Olive Oil Cake for Hanukkah

Olive oil cake, topped with orange-cardamom glaze and candied citrus slices. Photo by Rachel Harkham.

Made with warm cardamom spice and topped with bright citrus flavors, this olive oil cake for Hanukkah celebrates both flavor and olive oil in every bite.
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Israeli Sabich with Grilled Eggplant, Mango Umba and Parsley Vinaigrette

Sabich, a popular Israeli sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant, hardboiled eggs and brightly colored, spicy mango umba (chutney). Photo by Rachel Harkham.

The elements in this popular Israeli sandwich are familiar items from any Iraqi-Jewish table: fried eggplant, hardboiled eggs and spicy mango umba.
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Stacked Blintz Cake: A New Spin on a Shavuot Tradition

Stacked blintz cake for Shavuot. Photo by Rachel Harkham.

For the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, it is customary to eat light dairy dishes and desserts—most notably sweet and savory versions of blintzes.
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Sambusaks: An Iraqi-Jewish Tradition for Purim

Sambusaks, savory pastries filled with spiced chickpeas. Photo by Rachel Harkham.

Tired of hamantaschen for Purim? Check out these savory pastries filled with spiced chickpeas---an Iraqi-Jewish favorite.
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