Homemade Herb Breadcrumbs with Garlic and Herbes de Provence
Basics Vegan Vegetarian Summer Sauces & condiments

Homemade Herb Breadcrumbs with Garlic and Herbes de Provence

Here is a basic recipe (and a childishly simple one) for breadcrumbs scented with garlic and herbs, which will give a taste of summer to your dishes. I use it for Provençal tomatoes, in cauliflower gratin, and I often sprinkle it over my sautéed green beans, a fresh green salad, or even mushrooms or fish.

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms with Caramelized Onions
Mushrooms Vegetarian Appetizer Summer Spring Buffet Gluten-free

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms with Caramelized Onions

Here’s a recipe I made to clean out the fridge, and it was such a hit that I’m sharing it with you, because I’ll definitely make it again. Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, a few fresh herbs, and caramelized onions, easy and quick. You can serve them as an appetizer with small mushrooms or as a starter with bigger ones.

Savory Cheese and Herb Babka
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Savory Cheese and Herb Babka

Have you heard of babka? Some people also call it Krantz cake. It’s the famous Ashkenazi twisted brioche that has taken Israel, and pretty much the whole world, by storm. After its success in previous years, I’m bringing back this twist on babka in a savory version.

Salmon Terrine with Chives - Light and Festive French Starter
French cuisine Light Fish Salmon Buffet Picnic Lunch box Festive Gluten-free Basics Summer Make-ahead Batch cooking Shabbat Passover

Salmon Terrine with Chives - Light and Festive French Starter

Fish terrine is a classic of French cooking. There are versions of it ranging from the most budget-friendly to the most festive. Here I’m sharing a fresh salmon terrine that’s flavorful, light and easy to make.

Gravlax - Homemade Scandinavian Cured Salmon
Fish Salmon Make-ahead Scandinavian cuisine Appetizer Buffet Brunch Swedish cuisine Shavuot Festive Batch cooking No-bake Shabbat Passover Summer

Gravlax - Homemade Scandinavian Cured Salmon

Perfect for a summer meal or brunch, gravlax is raw salmon cured in a mix of salt, sugar and spices. This gentle “cooking” method gives the fish a melt-in-the-mouth texture, fragrant and full of flavor. Ideal served in thin slices, on toast or as an elegant starter. A simple, no-cook preparation that always makes an impression.

Minina (Tunisian Chicken Frittata) - Savory Egg and Chicken Cake
Kemias Jewish cuisine Tunisian cuisine Chicken Eggs Buffet Make-ahead Kids Batch cooking Passover Rosh Hashanah Yitro

Minina (Tunisian Chicken Frittata) - Savory Egg and Chicken Cake

Here is a specialty of Tunisian Jewish cooking that goes wonderfully with your chicken broth. Minina is a kind of savory egg and chicken cake, cooked in a water bath, which gives it an unmatched tenderness. I’m sharing our family recipe for a classic Minina.

Herring and Potato Salad (Hareng Pomme à l'Huile) - French Bistro Classic
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Herring and Potato Salad (Hareng Pomme à l'Huile) - French Bistro Classic

Herring and potato salad, or hareng pomme à l’huile, is another French bistro classic that everyone loves. It’s very simple to make and, as is so often the case, its success depends mostly on the quality of the ingredients: good potatoes and good herring.

Chicken Livers with Caramelized Onions and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Turkey Meat Potatoes Onions Israeli cuisine Passover

Chicken Livers with Caramelized Onions and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Chicken livers with caramelized onions served over mashed potatoes are a meltingly tender, exquisite dish you’ll often find on the menu at meat restaurants in Israel. Most likely a modern take on the famous Ashkenazi chicken livers with onions, it’s an original and easy way to cook livers.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Eyal Shani style)
Israeli cuisine Vegetarian Kemias Appetizer Vegan Cauliflower Kids Light Gluten-free Make-ahead Baked Batch cooking Passover

Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Eyal Shani style)

In a word? Delicious. Israeli chef Eyal Shani has restored this excellent, sometimes overlooked vegetable to its former glory. Whole roasted cauliflower is a recipe to adopt and serve to everyone who thinks vegetables are boring! You’ll never again be embarrassed to say that cauliflower is one of your favorite vegetables. And if nothing else, you’ll have a great recipe to serve to your vegetarian friends.