Oatmeal raisin cookies wouldn't be the same without the raisins; in fact, they would be better. It might sound sacrilege and raisin lovers might take offense, but you should swap out those dried-up ...

This year, like many other Jews, I’m planning a Rosh Hashanah spread that will feature fish — a symbol of fertility, and a talisman against the evil eye. The only difference: Mine will be sweet and ...

Ramadan is the most important time of the year for Muslims all over the world, a holy month of fasting; those who are fasting are not allowed any food or drink from sunrise to sunset. However, as soon ...

Make the filling in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook dates, sugar and water until thickened, stirring constantly. Add nuts. Cool. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by small spoonfuls, make ...

I make a salad with dates for Thanksgiving each year. And each year, I'm left with a partial bag of chopped dates in the cupboard. That's why I've started making these pecan date cookies each year.

My husband's family has roots in the Toronto neighbourhoods of Mount Dennis and Weston, two neighbourhoods formerly of the city of York. Both branches of his side have been there for generations, and ...