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.

No-Bake Kosher Cheesecake
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No-Bake Kosher Cheesecake

As Shavuot approaches, I’m adding a new easy cheesecake here, the no-bake cheesecake. It features a cookie crust topped with a very fresh cream cheese layer, egg-free, and is a variation of the traditional Ashkenazi baked cheesecake. You’ll find this cake everywhere in Israel—here’s the recipe to make it at home.

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.

White Pizza - Pizza Bianca 2 Versions
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White Pizza - Pizza Bianca 2 Versions

White pizza is a pizza I absolutely love, as much if not more than the classic tomato sauce version, probably because it pairs so beautifully with all kinds of cheese and especially mushrooms. Here are 2 topping ideas, one with goat cheese and red onions, the other with mozzarella and mushrooms, for white pizzas as gorgeous and delicious as restaurant quality.

4 Cheese Pizza - Pizza Quattro Formaggi
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4 Cheese Pizza - Pizza Quattro Formaggi

This 4-cheese pizza is perfect for cheese lovers and an excellent way to use up all those cheese remnants in your fridge. I always keep pizza dough in the freezer—just take it out in the morning and let it rise on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Beef Cheeks in Creamy Cumin Sauce [Homs]
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Beef Cheeks in Creamy Cumin Sauce [Homs]

A slow-cooked dish that yields melt-in-your-mouth tender meat, so soft it can be cut with a fork, with a beautifully rich sauce. This is a dish often served in Israeli home-style restaurants. Here’s my version, very easy and family-approved.