Gnaouia - Kosher Okra and Beef Stew
Tunisian cuisine Jewish cuisine Okra Meat Stew Beef Chicken Make-ahead Freezable Light Festive Couscous Shabbat Batch cooking

Gnaouia - Kosher Okra and Beef Stew

Gnaouia (gnaouiya, ganaouia or gnawia) is a specialty of Tunisian Jewish cuisine that’s always a hit. The star ingredient of this delicious dish is okra, prepared with beef or chicken. A staple at celebrations and especially for Shabbat, while relatively unknown in European cooking, okra is widely used in African and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Gnocchi ai Funghi - Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Pasta Italian cuisine Fall Winter Batch cooking Make-ahead Mushrooms

Gnocchi ai Funghi - Creamy Mushroom Sauce

These gnocchi with mushroom sauce smell like autumn and comfort food. The “ai funghi” sauce is an Italian classic, as famous as Bolognese sauce. It’s a quick dish (if your gnocchi are ready) and excellent. Potato gnocchi are a great alternative to pasta as they absorb the sauce beautifully.

Smoked Salmon Lentil Salad
Kemias Salads Vegetarian Vegan Lentils Gluten-free Light Make-ahead Spring Summer Appetizer Smoked salmon Legumes

Smoked Salmon Lentil Salad

Lentils are a pantry staple that shouldn’t be overlooked—they’re nutritious and protein-rich. Beyond the classic lentils and sausage dish, I’m sharing today a lentil salad recipe packed with fresh vegetables and smoked salmon, which pairs beautifully with lentils.

Tom Kha Gai - Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Asian cuisine Thai cuisine Chicken Soups & creamy soups Coconut cream Lactose-free Gluten-free Light Make-ahead Batch cooking

Tom Kha Gai - Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Tom kha gai is a flavorful and exotic soup made with chicken, spices, and coconut milk that I make every winter. It’s both mild and spicy, absolutely delicious. I discovered it years ago at Izaaki restaurant, which no longer exists but I loved it. It’s the kind of soup you’d go to a restaurant for, except now you can make it at home!

Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Dessert Cream
Praline Creams & mousses Gluten-free Egg-free Snack Passover Shavuot Make-ahead Batch cooking Dairy-free Festive

Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Dessert Cream

I love dessert creams - they’re indulgent, silky smooth, and ready in no time! After sharing a chocolate dessert cream and a pistachio one, here are delicious homemade chocolate hazelnut praline dessert creams. They can be made lactose-free and are gluten-free. Perfect if you have a jar of homemade praline to use up.