Savory Babka with Cheese and Fresh Herbs
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Savory Babka with Cheese and Fresh Herbs

Do you know babka? Some call it Krantz cake – it’s the famous twisted Ashkenazi brioche that’s all the rage in Israel and around the world. After its success in previous years, I’m bringing back this twisted version of Babka in a savory edition.

Homemade Bagels - New York Style Bagel
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Homemade Bagels - New York Style Bagel

I’m sharing today a recipe for delicious homemade bagels that are easy to make. Bagels have become very trendy in recent years, appearing everywhere from street food chains to restaurant menus. Yet bagels aren’t new at all - they were brought to the United States by Ashkenazi Jews who prepared them, particularly in Poland. They’re characterized by their ring shape and being boiled before baking, which gives them their unique texture, different from other breads.

Italian Bread
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Italian Bread

This Italian bread made with olive oil and nigella seeds is traditionally used for Tunisian sandwiches, filled like the famous Tunisian fricassƩ. It also pairs perfectly with slow-cooked dishes like Psal ou Loubia (meat stew with onions and beans) or mloukhia, corchorus stew with meat and merguez.

Tunisian FricassƩ - Fried Sandwiches
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Tunisian FricassƩ - Fried Sandwiches

Here’s a must-try from Tunisian cuisine - fricassĆ©s. These are sandwiches with fried bread, like savory doughnuts, filled with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and cooked and fresh salads. Sound heavy? Give them a try - they’re usually a hit, especially in mini versions for your buffets and appetizers!