Adefina: The Iconic Slow-Cooked Chickpea and Beef Stew
Preparation/Cook Time:
1 hour overnight
Adefina, the quintessential Shabbat dish of the Sephardic Jews of the fifteenth century, is a chickpea and beef stew.
Neulas Encanonadas (Brick Pastry Rolls with Almonds and Honey)
Preparation/Cook Time:
1 hour
In Le Roman d'Esther, written in the 14th century by Crescas du Caylar, there is a mention of a banquet held by King Ahasuerus in honor of the third year of his reign. Crescas mentions a dish called neulas encanonadas: a pastry confection in the shape of cigars.
Maqrūt (Fried Diamonds with Dates and Walnuts)
Preparation/Cook Time:
2 hours 30 minutes
This is another type of fried honey pastry common to Jews and Muslims from Morocco.
Nuegados (Orange and Honey Fried Dough)
Preparation/Cook Time:
40 minutes
This dessert is part of the culinary heritage of northwestern Spain.
Isfenğ (The Andalusian Donut)
Preparation/Cook Time:
20 min + 4 hours (or overnight) + 20 min
This fried pastry is common among Jews and Muslims, especially in Morocco and Israel.