This Rosh Hashanah, eat like an ancient Israelite. Skip the bees’ honey and go for silan, a thick syrup made from dates that has been around the Middle East for millennia. Silan is made from the fruit ...

Smooth, sweet shakes, tart lemon bars, crunchy slaw and an aromatic chicken braise — these are just a few of the wonderful recipes utilizing the unique sweetness of dates. (Rebecca Peloquin/For The ...