Fig, Goat Cheese and Honey Savory Cake
Make-ahead French cuisine Appetizer Lunch box Picnic Sukkot Brunch Buffet Savory cakes Goat cheese Figs Fall Batch cooking

Fig, Goat Cheese and Honey Savory Cake

Figs are here, and their season is short, so make the most of them! We don’t always think of figs in savory dishes, so here’s a delicious, comforting idea for a fall meal that breaks from the usual routine: this savory cake with figs, goat cheese and honey is perfect served with an endive salad. If you’re hosting a brunch one of these days, keep it in mind too.

Tunisian Boulou - Sephardic Sweet Bread with Raisins, Nuts and Orange Blossom
Tunisian cuisine Jewish cuisine Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Snack Breakfast Brunch Dairy-free Small cakes

Tunisian Boulou - Sephardic Sweet Bread with Raisins, Nuts and Orange Blossom

Tunisian boulou is a Sephardic Jewish classic, perfect alongside a coffee or a glass of lemonade. We make it especially for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and we love it with quince jam. Here is the step-by-step recipe for a successful homemade boulou.

Tomato Tart - Provençal Puff Pastry Tart with Herb-Marinated Tomatoes
Quiches & savory tarts Summer Vegetarian Tomatoes Buffet Appetizer Brunch French cuisine Picnic

Tomato Tart - Provençal Puff Pastry Tart with Herb-Marinated Tomatoes

Tomato tart, Provençal, summery, indulgent - here we are crazy about it! The secret to making it really flavorful is to let the tomatoes marinate with the herbs and aromatics before baking. Try it once and it will become a must of your summer.

No-Bake Cheesecake - the Israeli Fridge Cheesecake for Shavuot
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No-Bake Cheesecake - the Israeli Fridge Cheesecake for Shavuot

With Shavuot just around the corner, here is another easy cheesecake, the no-bake cheesecake. It has a crumbly cookie base topped with a very fresh, egg-free cream cheese filling, and is a variation on the traditional Ashkenazi cheesecake which is usually baked in the oven. You find this cake everywhere in Israel; here is the recipe to make it at home.

No-Knead Focaccia - Soft, Crispy and Full of Air Bubbles
Breads Appetizer Italian cuisine Picnic Buffet Brunch Freezable Shavuot

No-Knead Focaccia - Soft, Crispy and Full of Air Bubbles

Here is a recipe for focaccia that is as soft and crispy as you could wish for! It’s perfect as an appetizer or to go with a salad, a soup or antipasti. You can top it with whatever you like: it’s delicious with marinara sauce or with garlic and fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme…).