Mloukhia
Tunisian cuisine Jewish cuisine Libyan cuisine Egyptian cuisine Meat Stew Beef Merguez Make-ahead Batch cooking Freezable

Mloukhia

Nicknamed the dish that never ends, mloukhia (or mloukhiya) is a typical Tunisian dish made with jute mallow powder and enhanced with meat and merguez sausages. We make it every year when the weather starts to cool down, so here’s my family recipe. Don’t let its appearance fool you, it’s an excellent dish that you’ll love soaking up with good Italian bread.

4 Cheese Pizza - Pizza Quattro Formaggi
Pizza Italian cuisine Cheese Mozzarella Goat cheese Kids Batch cooking Make-ahead Spring Summer Fall Winter Vegetarian Gorgonzola

4 Cheese Pizza - Pizza Quattro Formaggi

This 4-cheese pizza is perfect for cheese lovers and an excellent way to use up all those cheese remnants in your fridge. I always keep pizza dough in the freezer—just take it out in the morning and let it rise on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

White Pizza - Pizza Bianca 2 Versions
Pizza White pizza Italian cuisine Cheese Mozzarella Goat cheese Kids Batch cooking Make-ahead Spring Summer Fall Winter Vegetarian Freezable

White Pizza - Pizza Bianca 2 Versions

White pizza is a pizza I absolutely love, as much if not more than the classic tomato sauce version, probably because it pairs so beautifully with all kinds of cheese and especially mushrooms. Here are 2 topping ideas, one with goat cheese and red onions, the other with mozzarella and mushrooms, for white pizzas as gorgeous and delicious as restaurant quality.

Chocolate Dessert Creams
Hazelnut Creams & mousses Gluten-free Lactose-free Snack Vegan Sans oeuf Festive Shabbat Chocolate Make-ahead Batch cooking

Chocolate Dessert Creams

A while back, I shared a delicious recipe for pistachio dessert cream that you loved, so here’s another quick version using the same principle—smooth and intensely chocolatey dessert cream, this time without eggs or dairy products, perfect to end a meal, for an appetizer dinner, or for an afternoon snack.

Mhamar - Tunisian Stuffed Vegetables
Jewish cuisine Tunisian cuisine Ground meat Eggs Batch cooking Make-ahead Eggplant Zucchini Potatoes Passover

Mhamar - Tunisian Stuffed Vegetables

Mhamar is a specialty of Tunisian Jewish cuisine featuring vegetables stuffed with meat. It’s a complete meal and a different way to use ground meat. You can prepare them ahead and eat them hot or cold with a drizzle of lemon juice! They’re also traditionally made for Passover by replacing breadcrumbs with matzo meal.

Baked Endives with Smoked Salmon
French cuisine Smoked salmon Fish Salmon Endives Fall Winter Make-ahead Batch cooking

Baked Endives with Smoked Salmon

Baked endives with smoked salmon are an excellent twist on the famous endives au jambon. To be honest, this recipe is what made me fall in love with cooked endives. If like me you’re not a fan, here’s a recipe (with tips) that should help you appreciate them. And if you already love them, it’s simply delicious so you should enjoy it too!

Hot and Sour Soup - Peking Style Kosher Chinese Soup
Soups & creamy soups Chinese cuisine Asian cuisine Chicken Black mushrooms Fall Winter Make-ahead Batch cooking Gluten-free Shabbat

Hot and Sour Soup - Peking Style Kosher Chinese Soup

Hot and sour soup (potage pekinois) is one of the most beloved Chinese soups in restaurants, alongside wonton soup. This thick, exotic broth warms you up on cold evenings and can make a complete meal. I also love serving it as a starter for a Chinese meal, with spring rolls on the side and chicken with black mushrooms and bamboo shoots.

Brighton Soup - Kosher Carrot and Cheddar Velouté
English cuisine Soups & creamy soups Make-ahead Batch cooking

Brighton Soup - Kosher Carrot and Cheddar Velouté

When temperatures start to drop, I always put a beautiful soup on the weekly menu at least once. Some people tend to find soups boring, but it’s quite the opposite for us – we have so much fun making them with all kinds of vegetables and cheeses. Topped with a few croutons, toasted bread, focaccia… A complete meal that pleases the whole family. Here’s a new soup to add to your list, Brighton soup. It’s a delicious soup with English accents, slightly velvety thanks to cheddar cheese that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of carrots.