Jerusalem Bagel Cheese Buns - Mini Sesame Buns with Ricotta Cream
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Jerusalem Bagel Cheese Buns - Mini Sesame Buns with Ricotta Cream

Crisp on the outside like a Jerusalem bagel, with a sesame crust to die for and a wonderfully soft inside, all topped with a fragrant cheese cream that’s never heavy. A dream of a recipe, simple and festive at the same time. A must for Shavuot! Kosher and dairy.

White Pizza (Pizza Bianca) - 2 Easy Versions, Mushroom Mozzarella and Goat Cheese Red Onion
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White Pizza (Pizza Bianca) - 2 Easy Versions, Mushroom Mozzarella and Goat Cheese Red Onion

White pizza is a pizza I adore, as much as or even more than the classic tomato sauce version, probably because it goes so well with all kinds of cheese, and with mushrooms in particular. Here are 2 topping ideas, one with goat cheese and red onion, the other with mozzarella and mushrooms, for white pizzas as beautiful and delicious as the ones at the restaurant.

Four Cheese Pizza (Pizza Quattro Formaggi) - Homemade Dough and Leftover Cheeses
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Four Cheese Pizza (Pizza Quattro Formaggi) - Homemade Dough and Leftover Cheeses

Four cheese pizza is the perfect pizza for cheese lovers, but above all it’s a great way to make an excellent meal while using up all the leftover cheese in the fridge. I always keep a pizza dough ahead in the freezer: just take it out in the morning and let it rise quietly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Creamy New York Cheesecake with Speculoos Crust
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Creamy New York Cheesecake with Speculoos Crust

With Shavuot just around the corner, I’m bringing back this cheesecake with its wonderfully creamy texture, all white and glossy. Easy and indulgent without breaking the scale, with a speculoos crust and a delicate hint of lemon, it’s always a huge hit at my house.

Mozzarella Sticks - Crispy Homemade Fried Mozzarella
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Mozzarella Sticks - Crispy Homemade Fried Mozzarella

Mozzarella sticks (beignets de mozzarella in French) are sticks of mozzarella, breaded and then fried. Here is an easy recipe for making delicious mozzarella sticks at home. Enjoy them as a snack, as a starter with a good homemade tomato sauce or in a nice salad, for a change from warm goat cheese salad.

Pesto Arancini - Crispy Fried Risotto Balls with Mozzarella
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Pesto Arancini - Crispy Fried Risotto Balls with Mozzarella

Arancini are little balls that are crispy on the outside and melting on the inside. They’re perfect if you have leftover risotto from the night before, but they’re so good you may end up making risotto just for them! Here’s a vegetarian version with pesto and mozzarella.