Persian (Shirazi) Khalebibi
This stew originates in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, and its name is one of the more interesting ones among the world’s Shabbat stews.
Basic Vegetarian Hamin
This recipe mixes various influences from the Sephardi diaspora while avoiding meat. It works well on its own, but is even better as a base for experimenting with different flavors.
Polish Chulent
Many American Jews with Ashkenazi roots would see this as the “standard” cholent recipe. I see this recipe as more of a base than a complete recipe.
Enjoy A Crockpot Shabbat
Slow cooking is nothing new. The Sephardi stew adefina dates back to the Spanish Inquisition, and cholent (another Shabbat stew) is thought to also have roots in Spain.
Five Warming Sephardi Dishes for Chilly Days
Soups, stews, and hot dishes are always called for as winter nears, and learning new, cozy recipes that connect to our heritage warms not only the tummy, but the soul as well.