




Eggplant Quiche with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
An eggplant quiche worth discovering, less well known than the classics but wonderfully soft and full of the flavors of Italy.

Tunisian Pizza - Thick, Soft Crust with Tuna, Egg and Olives, No Cheese
A pizza with a thick, soft crust. You can vary the topping to suit your mood; what makes it special is that it’s a pizza without cheese. I’ve listed as suggestions the most traditional toppings and the ones we love. Naturally kosher and parve.

Pissaladière - Provençal Onion Tart from Nice
Pissaladière is a tart from Nice made with a thick, soft, crispy dough topped with onions, black olives and anchovies. Emblematic of southern French cooking and full of the taste of summer, it’s perfect as a starter, with drinks or on a Mediterranean buffet. This homemade pissaladière is easy to make and packed with flavor.


Homemade Italian Breadsticks (Grissini) - Crisp, Easy and Endlessly Customizable
Healthy, crunchy homemade grissini: an easy recipe you can customize with olives, Parmesan or herbs. Perfect for appetizers or alongside a soup or salad!

Gougères with Cheese and Herbes de Provence - Savory Cheese Puffs
If you love chouquettes (and honestly, even if you don’t), you’ll adore these little cheese puffs flavored with herbes de Provence.

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…).

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms with Caramelized Onions
Here’s a recipe I made to clean out the fridge, and it was such a hit that I’m sharing it with you, because I’ll definitely make it again. Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, a few fresh herbs, and caramelized onions, easy and quick. You can serve them as an appetizer with small mushrooms or as a starter with bigger ones.

Tuna and Olive Savory Cake - Light, Dairy-Free French Cake Salé
The savory cake (cake salé), here with tuna and olives, is a classic you never get tired of and one you can vary endlessly. You can use this recipe as a base and adapt it however you like.

Homemade Boursin - Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread
It was while making my famous savory babka that I noticed the filling I had prepared looked strangely like that famous cheese I loved to spread on bread back in France. So without further ado, here is the recipe, ready in no time at all and perfect for cocktail hour.

Crispy Cheese and Olive Bites
Little crispy cheese bites with an olive hidden inside, perfect for cocktail hour or to pack for a picnic. They’re delicious and really easy to make, and kids will love helping out.

Homemade Blinis - Thick, Fluffy Russian Blinis Made with Yeast
An easy, delicious recipe for the famous Russian blinis. They’re thick and wonderfully fluffy (and dairy, so kosher with smoked fish). You’ll never buy blinis again!

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
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
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 Beef - Easy Cold Roast with Mustard and Rosemary
Roast beef is a classic recipe to add to your repertoire. Perfect for cold meals. Don’t forget to take the meat out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before preparing it.

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.

Dairy-Free Zucchini Flans
These zucchini flans are soft and moist, a fresh idea and a nice change for using up zucchini! They can go alongside fish or meat, or stand on their own with a salad.
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