How can you resist a sfenj, these delicious Moroccan donuts with their signature hole and sugar coating. Sfenj requires few ingredients, a sort of highly hydrated bread dough that makes them light, crispy and airy. They’re perfect for Hanukkah as a change from Sufganiyot.

As Shavuot approaches, I’m adding a new easy cheesecake here, the no-bake cheesecake. It features a cookie crust topped with a very fresh cream cheese layer, egg-free, and is a variation of the traditional Ashkenazi baked cheesecake. You’ll find this cake everywhere in Israel—here’s the recipe to make it at home.