


Smoked Salmon and Leek Quiche
Leek season has begun! This smoked salmon and leek quiche is an excellent seasonal recipe that’s also perfect for using up an opened package of smoked salmon. If you enjoy fish quiches, you’ll likely also love the white fish and mushroom quiche and the salmon and spinach quiche with ricotta.
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Beef Cheeks in Creamy Cumin Sauce [Homs]
A slow-cooked dish that yields melt-in-your-mouth tender meat, so soft it can be cut with a fork, with a beautifully rich sauce. This is a dish often served in Israeli home-style restaurants. Here’s my version, very easy and family-approved.


Braised Beef Brisket with Figs and Red Wine Sauce
This braised beef brisket features tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat in a rich fig and red wine sauce. Perfect for festive meals, especially Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot.

Oven-Braised Assado - Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Onions
Assado is a popular cooking method in South America, especially in Argentina. This term is also used in Israel to describe beef short ribs (or veal ribs) prepared as a confit-style meat - marinated, then slow-cooked in the oven at low temperature. The meat becomes so tender it can be cut with a fork.








Pistachio Dessert Cream
If you love rich and creamy desserts, these pistachio dessert creams are for you. They’re simple to make and gluten-free. This has become a classic in my kitchen whenever I have homemade pistachio paste.


Cheese Friands
Cheese friands sometimes evoke memories of school cafeterias where they were a classic starter, often more successful than the rest of the meal. Nothing complicated about them – just a few quality basic ingredients, and you’re ready to make this crowd-pleasing recipe. Here’s a classic version of cheese friands.

Classic Tiramisu and Tips for Success
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that’s both indulgent and quick to make! Here’s the traditional recipe with tips to ensure perfect results every time.


Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
Here’s a recipe I created to empty the fridge that was such a hit I had to share it, because I’ll definitely make it again. Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, fresh herbs, and caramelized onions—easy and quick. You can serve them as an appetizer with small mushrooms or as a starter with larger ones.

Homemade Herbed Breadcrumbs
Here’s a basic (and incredibly simple) recipe for breadcrumbs flavored with garlic and herbs, bringing a taste of summer to your dishes. I use it for Provençal tomatoes, in cauliflower gratin, and often sprinkle it over sautéed green beans, fresh green salad, mushrooms, or fish.

Chocolate Truffles
Truffles are probably the easiest chocolate treat that exists. They’re eaten without hunger (and without end…) and are perfect with coffee. Here’s a chocolatey, indulgent recipe that’s dairy-free!
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