Luzina is a modern version of a medieval Arab candy made of almonds. According to The Oxford Companion to Sugar […]
Desserts
Brandied peaches
Brandied peaches present a classic way to preserve this summer fruit for a long period. They are delicious served over […]
Ashura (Noah’s pudding) for Tu BiShvat
Growing up in Israel, celebrating Tu BiShvat was very intuitive. In Jewish tradition, Tu BiShvat marks the New Year of […]
Israeli Krembo: chocolate coated marshmallow treat
Krembo is a treat that’s popular in Israel during winter. It consists of a plain cookie that’s topped with a […]
Goat cheese knaffeh with arak syrup, served with labneh ice cream
Knaffeh is a traditional Arab sweet pastry made with layers of shredded phyllo dough (kadaifi) and sweet cheese (jibn, has […]
Figs in white chocolate and balsamic vinegar
Tu B’Av, which started as a national matchmaking day in the times of the second temple, has turned into a […]
Date and walnut haroset truffles
These dessert truffles are play on the classic Iraqi haroset of date molasses (known also as date honey or silan) […]
Poppy seed ice-cream
Poppy seed ice-cream is pretty popular in Israel’s many artisanal ice-cream and gelato parlors. As with anything poppy seed, the […]
Polish/Russian cheese latkes (Syrniki)
Syrniki are popular in Russia and Poland, mainly as breakfast treats, much like pancakes. Traditionally, the dish is made with […]
Romanian cheese doughnuts (papanasi)
Papanasi (pronounce papanash) are Romanian farmers cheese doughnuts, that are served with sour cream and cherry jam. They are very […]