Pistachio Pudding (Crème Dessert à la Pistache)
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Pistachio Pudding (Crème Dessert à la Pistache)

If you love rich, silky puddings (the taste reminds me of the melt-in-your-mouth Mamie Nova puddings from French supermarkets!), these pistachio ones are for you. They’re easy to make and gluten-free. They’ve become a classic in my house, every time I have some pistachio paste on hand.

Sweet Potato Latkes - Crispy, Sweet-and-Savory Hanukkah Fritters
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Sweet Potato Latkes - Crispy, Sweet-and-Savory Hanukkah Fritters

A new take on the traditional potato latkes we eat at Hanukkah: these sweet potato latkes are the perfect mix of sweet and savory, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are ideal for holiday meals, especially during Sukkot or Hanukkah.

Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Salmon
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Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Salmon

Spaghetti squash is a very pretty squash that gets its name from the way its cooked flesh pulls apart into strands that look just like spaghetti. You can use it the same way, and here I’m sharing a recipe for spaghetti squash with Parmesan sauce. It’s indulgent and surprisingly convincing, perfect for replacing regular pasta. A kosher dairy recipe.

Braised Brisket with Figs and Red Wine Sauce
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Braised Brisket with Figs and Red Wine Sauce

This braised beef brisket is a flavorful dish that I’m sharing with you here with a fig and red wine sauce. The meat is meltingly tender, and it’s perfect for a festive meal, especially for Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot.

Smoked Fish Platter (Assiette Nordique) - Scandinavian-Style Cold Plate
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Smoked Fish Platter (Assiette Nordique) - Scandinavian-Style Cold Plate

Served as a cold starter or as a more generous main, the assiette nordique (Nordic platter) is an elegant dish of smoked fish and salad, served with blinis or toast. Here is my suggestion for the one I like to make; you can adapt it to your taste and to whatever you have in the fridge.

Italian Antipasti - Roasted and Marinated Vegetables
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Italian Antipasti - Roasted and Marinated Vegetables

Roasted and marinated vegetable antipasti are a staple of Italian starters. Colorful and full of flavor, they also make a great side, especially with a beef carpaccio or a beautiful burrata.

Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk and Chickpeas - Easy Vegan Comfort Food
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Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk and Chickpeas - Easy Vegan Comfort Food

I make vegetable curries all the time once fall arrives, but I’d never had the chance to share one with you. That’s now fixed with this vegetarian curry with coconut cream: a complete meal that’s exotic, healthy and comforting at this time of year.