Light Passover Bouscoutou
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Light Passover Bouscoutou

After a first Passover version of the famous bouscoutou, here’s another one that disappeared so quickly I had to share it with you. The texture is very light, without matzo meal, fluffier than the first one, it vanishes before your eyes! It’s truly one of those easy cakes with few ingredients to add to your Passover recipes and gluten-free recipes.

Krupnik - Polish Pearl Barley Soup
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Krupnik - Polish Pearl Barley Soup

This rustic traditional soup is part of our winter menu and also perfect for Tu Bishvat, when it’s customary to eat barley. Pearl barley soup, Krupnik, is a Polish Ashkenazi specialty that warms both body and soul. It’s a lovely way to prepare pearl barley if you’ve had some sitting in your pantry wondering what to do with it. You can make it with or without meat - both options are included in the recipe.

Manicotti - Fazuelos - Debla
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Manicotti - Fazuelos - Debla

A childhood memory… A mountain of golden roses glazed with honey syrup, displayed on a porcelain serving platter. The best part? The delicate, paper-thin pastry. A wonderful kosher treat to make for Purim or Rosh Hashanah celebrations.

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.

Sweet Potato Latkes - Kosher Crispy Pancakes
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Sweet Potato Latkes - Kosher Crispy Pancakes

A new twist on traditional potato latkes enjoyed during Hanukkah, these sweet potato latkes are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, crispy on the outside and tender inside. They’re ideal for holiday meals, especially during Sukkot or Hanukkah.

Pkeila - Tunisian Spinach Stew with Beans and Meat
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Pkeila - Tunisian Spinach Stew with Beans and Meat

Pkeila is a signature dish of Tunisian Jewish cuisine. This stew features spinach that’s been slowly cooked until caramelized, then simmered with meat and white beans. A true delicacy for those who love it, don’t be put off by its distinctive dark color - this is a dish that wins hearts.

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.

Kneidlach and Chicken Soup
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Kneidlach and Chicken Soup

Kneidlach in broth (matzo ball soup) is a classic of Jewish Ashkenazi cuisine. If you’re discovering them for the first time, these are matzo meal dumplings served in a beautiful golden chicken broth. Simple to make and delicious, it’s a wonderful recipe to introduce you to Ashkenazi cuisine and a magical remedy when you’re feeling under the weather.