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Passover commemorates the Jewish people’s escape from slavery in Egypt. For eight days, many Jewish people abstain from leavened bread and eat matzo...

I didn’t grow up with hot cross buns. It’s a tradition I picked up through marriage. My husband, who’s from England, grew up with them as a staple of...

I didn’t grow up with a Palm Sunday food tradition, but this year I wanted to start one. Parmatieddi is a hand-rolled pasta from Teggiano in southern...

Sometimes the best sauces (and people!) are the quiet ones. This ragu was built to complement parmatieddi, a hand-rolled pasta shaped to honor Palm...

These cherry varenyky are a sweet version of a Ukrainian classic: soft dumplings like Polish pierogi, folded by hand and filled with fruit. Varenyky...

This Italian chicken soup is one of the best examples of how far one good meal can stretch. Buying a whole chicken, roasting it, and then turning the...

The buttermilk in this recipe tenderizes the meat and helps create a beautifully browned, flavorful crust. It’s simple to make but elevates the chicken...

Yorkshire pudding is a beloved part of the traditional British Sunday roast, a delightfully airy invention made from a simple batter of eggs, milk,...

Gløgg is a beloved Scandinavian tradition, especially during the cold winter months. It's the perfect holiday drink for cozying up with friends and...

Cooking is about making space to try something new, with no certainty of the result, and Danish æbleskiver are a perfect example. These soft, airy Danish...

The freedom to create is what I love most about cooking, and this dish is an invitation to play with flavors, textures, and traditions. Smørrebrød is...

Rugbrød is a traditional Danish rye bread. It's dense, earthy, and sour, making it the perfect base for smørrebrød, Danish open-faced sandwiches. Butter...

Gumbo is a simple dish, but like many things worth pursuing, it demands patience and perseverance. Cooking the roux until it's dark brown is the key...

Beignets are a beloved part of New Orleans' culinary tradition, and they are best enjoyed alongside a cup of chicory-laced café au lait with loved ones...

Café au lait in New Orleans is more than just coffee with milk. It’s a tradition. During the Civil War, the French Creole community in New Orleans began...

King Cake is a celebration of tradition and community. In New Orleans, people eat it from January 6, known as Epiphany, which marks the day the three...