As delicious as simple French toast may be, there’s nothing wrong with striving to make it better. And so I […]
chef’s recipe
Almond and cherry braid
Puff pastry is very popular in Israel, for both savory and sweet baked goods. It replaces phyllo and yufka in […]
Quick Israeli – Russian honey layered cake
Medovic is a wonderful Russian multi layered honey cake, smothered in sweet sour cream and covered with cake crumbs. The […]
Lamb shoulder with spring vegetables
“You shall have a perfect male lamb in its [first] year; you may take it either from the sheep or […]
Tahini and halva brownies for Passover
Passover is a wonderful holiday that brings to the table the exodus of the Israelites from slavery to freedom. It’s […]
Amarena cherry and marzipan hamantaschen
Hamantaschen is a very versatile cookie that can hold a variety of different filling, as you can see in many […]
Ruby chocolate and marzipan hamantaschen
These hamantaschen combine complimenting flavors of sweet and tart ruby chocolate with nutty almond marzipan. The filling stays moist and […]
Roasted cauliflower florets
Here’s a trick for making the beloved fried cauliflower florets, that’s so popular in Israel, but with half the labor […]
Winter squash, goat cheese and turmeric quiche
Winter squash variety are so beautiful to look at, it’s crazy how delicious they are as well. This quiche combines […]
Chicken liver stuffed matzo balls
Matzo balls, the beloved Ashkenazi dumplings, need no introduction here. This version, which I’ve seen first in Israel, is stuffed […]