A delicious piece of cake is simply essential, whether for a leisurely afternoon treat or a birthday party. This poppy seed ...

* Mix warm milk, sugar and yeast in small bowl until yeast dissolves. Set aside. * Blend flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest in large bowl of electric mixer. Add butter and blend until mixture ...

Imagine removing the sweet and sticky poppy seed filling from a hamentaschen. Now, roll this into soft and light yeast dough to form a log. After baking, cut into slices, and admire the black swirl ...

One of the most important customs of Purim, the Jewish holiday that begins at sundown Thursday and lasts through sundown Friday, is the giving of food. The practice, called mishloach manot in Hebrew, ...

What makes the Purim holiday so special? Is it the heroic tale of Queen Esther? The children dressing up in costume to re-create the story? The sweet pastries her story inspired? For all of these ...