As the Jewish holidays of Purim and Nowruz approach, the kitchens of many Persian families come alive with the delicious aromas of a beloved tradition: halva. For the Sassouni family, this sweet treat ...

Halva is one of the most ancient and unprocessed types of candy you can find. Wheels of the fudgy treat are often displayed for sale there, according to New York Times Cooking. While halva is often ...

There’s an art and a science to making halvah, says Richard Radutzky, president of the 118-year-old candy company Joyva. Some steps in making the sesame-based confection are nearly impossible to ...