Roasted Broccoli with Herbed Tahini Sauce
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Roasted Broccoli with Herbed Tahini Sauce

More delicate than its cousin the cauliflower, broccoli doesn’t always get people dreaming. And yet… If you liked the Roasted Cauliflower, here is an excellent, simple recipe. Feel free to add it to your kemia (Tunisian mezze spread) or serve it alongside a baked fish. It’s vegan and parve.

Roasted Eggplant with Tahini - Eggplant Biladi
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Roasted Eggplant with Tahini - Eggplant Biladi

Here’s an essential Israeli appetizer, smoky eggplant with tahini. It’s traditionally cooked over an open flame, which gives it that very characteristic taste. Here we like it with a little tomato, lots of tahini and cilantro. The result is melting and creamy. If you think you don’t like eggplant, give it a chance with this recipe!

Oven-Braised Asado - Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs with Onions
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Oven-Braised Asado - Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs with Onions

Asado is a very common way of cooking in South America, especially in Argentina. In Israel, the word is also used for the cut itself: beef short ribs (or veal ribs) prepared like a confit, marinated, then cooked for a long time in a low oven. The meat becomes so tender you can cut it with a fork.

Egg Salad - British-Style with Shallot and Chives
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Egg Salad - British-Style with Shallot and Chives

It was in London that I discovered egg salad, which the British love to eat in sandwiches. I adore this salad; it has more bite than our traditional French œuf-mayo (hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise) thanks to the scallions and mustard. I also add a small, finely minced shallot, and it always gets devoured in minutes, even by the kids. You can enjoy it on bread, on challah, or use it to fill mini rolls for an appetizer.

Lentil Salad with Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Crunchy Vegetables
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Lentil Salad with Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Crunchy Vegetables

Lentils are one of those ingredients that are often sitting in the pantry, and they shouldn’t be overlooked: they’re healthy and packed with protein. Beyond the famous French lentils with sausages, today I’m sharing a lentil salad recipe with fresh raw vegetables and smoked salmon, which pairs beautifully with lentils.

Black Lentil Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado
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Black Lentil Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado

Black lentils (also called Beluga lentils, because the tiny black grains look like caviar) were a real discovery for me, and now I always keep some in my pantry. Nutritionally, they’re high in protein and packed with vitamins. They hold their shape when cooked and don’t need soaking, which makes them the perfect ingredient for a vegetarian starter or lunch that’s still filling!

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms with Caramelized Onions
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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.

Summer Bo Bun - Vietnamese Noodle Salad
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Summer Bo Bun - Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Hugely popular these last few years, bo bun is a fresh, complete Vietnamese dish that’s perfect for summer. It combines different textures and lovely sweet-and-sour flavors. It’s usually served with marinated, stir-fried beef, but I’m offering you a vegetarian version that’s just as excellent.

Salmon Terrine with Chives - Light and Festive French Starter
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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.

Roast Chicken - Golden, Crispy Skin and Tender Meat
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Roast Chicken - Golden, Crispy Skin and Tender Meat

Roast chicken, a family dish that belongs in your repertoire of classics. A chicken with beautifully golden, crispy skin and meltingly tender meat. This recipe is always a hit; I’ve been making it for several years now and I wouldn’t change a thing.