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
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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
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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.

Roast Chicken - Golden, Crispy Skin and Tender Meat
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Roast Chicken - Golden, Crispy Skin and Tender Meat

Roast chicken, a family dish that belongs in your repertoire of classics. A chicken with beautifully golden, crispy skin and meltingly tender meat. This recipe is always a hit; I’ve been making it for several years now and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free)
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Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free)

A deeply chocolatey mousse that makes a delicious sound when you dip your spoon into it! I don’t know about you, but my barometer for a successful chocolate mousse is partly tied to the noise my spoon makes the moment I dip it in for that first taste. It’s good, super easy and satisfying! And a bonus here, it’s dairy-free!

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

Mhamar - Tunisian Stuffed Vegetables with Ground Beef
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Mhamar - Tunisian Stuffed Vegetables with Ground Beef

Mhamar are a Tunisian Jewish specialty of vegetables stuffed with meat. It’s a complete meal and a nice change of pace for using ground beef. You can make them ahead and eat them warm or cold with a squeeze of lemon juice! They’re also traditionally made for Passover, swapping the breadcrumbs for matzo meal.

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.