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.

The list of honey sweets for Rosh Hashanah would be incomplete without this cake, Tunisian Harissa, made with almonds, semolina, orange blossom water and honey. It’s probably the easiest to make, perfect for beginners.

An easy recipe for crumbly shortbread cookies to keep in your recipe collection. They’re delicious plain but can also be filled with jam or frosted.

Delicious leek latkes, traditionally enjoyed at Rosh Hashanah but perfect for a change from the traditional potato latkes of Hanukkah.

Latkes, the beloved Ashkenazi specialty of crispy potato pancakes. Traditionally prepared for Hanukkah, they’re perfect as a side dish with meat or fish, though some enjoy them with applesauce, sour cream, or simply sprinkled with sugar.

Sweet potato donuts are a delicious change from traditional Soufganiyot for Hanukkah. They’re fluffy, soft, light, and the sweet potato is a surprising ingredient that gives them charm and delicious flavor! No need to fill them, just a dusting of powdered sugar and you’re done.

How can you resist a sfenj, these delicious Moroccan donuts with their signature hole and sugar coating. Sfenj requires few ingredients, a sort of highly hydrated bread dough that makes them light, crispy and airy. They’re perfect for Hanukkah as a change from Sufganiyot.

A complicated name for the best zucchini fritters you’ll ever make. They disappear in seconds every time I serve them.

As Shavuot approaches, I’m sharing this creamy cheesecake again—pure white and glossy. Easy and indulgent without breaking the calorie bank, with a speculoos crust and delicate lemon flavor, it’s always a hit at my house.

Keftas are a variety of fish patties with a distinctive slightly flattened shape that are fried. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to fish couscous.

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.

These honey-glazed cookies shaped like yoyos are one of the most beloved pastries on holiday tables, especially for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Today I’m sharing my family’s Tunisian yoyo recipe with you.

As a cold appetizer or a heartier main course, the Nordic platter is an elegant dish featuring smoked fish, salad, and served with blinis or toast. Here’s my favorite version, which you can adapt based on your taste and what’s in your fridge.

Tournedos Rossini, a beautifully named French specialty featuring a beef tenderloin topped with pan-seared foie gras and sometimes even truffle slices, served on toasted bread with Madeira sauce. A true festive dish.

For a change from Bolognese lasagna, I’m sharing another Italian classic with a ricotta spinach filling baked with béchamel. A comforting family dish, best served with a fresh mixed greens salad for a touch of lightness.

Arancini are crispy little balls on the outside and melty on the inside. They’re perfect if you have leftover risotto from the day before, but they’re so good you might make risotto just for this! Here’s a vegetarian version with pesto and mozzarella.

Roasted and marinated vegetable antipasti are a cornerstone of Italian starters. Colorful and flavorful, they can also be served as a side dish alongside beef carpaccio or beautiful burrata mozzarella.

Here’s a quick and excellent recipe for crispy basil shrimp that will impress whether served as an appetizer, starter, or main course in a composed salad.

Foolproof recipe for making perfectly crispy little meringues.

Homemade praliné is incredibly easy to make. Made with roasted hazelnuts and/or almonds, simply blend them with caramel to get pralin (for decorating cakes) or praliné to enhance pastries by blending longer.