Discover the sweet magic of Caucasian halva, made the traditional village way. This rustic recipe is simple, fast, and full ...

Easter is a time for special sweets to make their way into my house, mostly from generous family members who enjoy fixing up Easter baskets as much as I. Which leaves me with an embarrassment of sweet ...

I don’t know when or where people got the sick notion that the holidays should be about rushing or working until the last minute. Trash. Doing the most for the holidays DURING the holidays isn’t going ...

Indulge in the Delight of Ginger Halwa The thought of halwa instantly brings joy to many. If you're looking to try something ...

Spread Adrianna Adarme's halva chocolate spread on toast or fruit. Learn more at the Fresh Tastes blog. I recently had pistachio­-studded halva at a restaurant and loved it. I had it at a Turkish ...

Rumored to possess mystical powers, the sesame seed goes above and beyond. The oldest oilseed crop has roots dating back centuries. Sesamum indicum, the cultivated sesame seed, originated in India.

Gajjar No Halvo or Carrot Halva is a 500-year-old Indian sweet often served at weddings and other celebrations. In her delicious debut cookbook, “Mumbai Modern” (Countryman Press, $35) Fremont blogger ...

We asked several L.A.-area pastry chefs and cooks to contribute their favorite holiday cookies. Each is a simple, homestyle cookie that reflects the contributor’s memories of holidays past. I grew up ...