Joanna Nissim
Joanna Nissim is a wife and mother of two, living in London. A passionate foodie and cook of everything, but especially her families’ Sephardi recipes. She also hosts demonstrations and private cooking lessons and loves to write for various publications as well as posting her recipes on Instagram (Joanna_nissim/awafi).
Articles by Joanna Nissim
The Very Jewish History of the UK’s Poshest Smoked Salmon
H. Forman & Son have stood the test of time.
This Moroccan Passover Apricot Cake Is Lighter Than Air
With flavors of almond, orange blossom and citrus.
Why This 100-Year-Old Jewish Bakery Is Still Going Strong
Rinkoff Bakery has been a London institution since 1911.
Everything the Ermozas Cook in “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem”
Eat like an Ermoza (without the side of drama.)
Iraqi Funnel Cake Is Everything You Need This Hanukkah
Soaked in fragrant syrup and wrapped in nostalgia.
This Indian Donut Is the Perfect Hanukkah Treat
Gulab jamun have long been a family favorite.
The Power of Baking Challah Together in Hard Times
This small act is a symbol of Jewish hope.
The Best Ever Cheese Sambusak Recipe
Avraham’s perfect sambusak have made him a North London institution.
Why I Always Break My Yom Kippur Fast on Cheese Sambusak
It doesn’t get better than salty, puffed-up pastries paired with hot, sweet tea.
Chinese Food Is Perfect for Rosh Hashanah
Forget Jewish Christmas, it’s all about Chinese New Year.