Zucchini Pesto
Sauces & condiments Appetizer Pasta Courgette Light Italian cuisine Raw Vegan Gluten-free

Zucchini Pesto

I often make pasta for Friday lunch, each week with a different sauce (unless there’s a special request ^^). With spring here, I wanted to try a quick sauce with no cooking and no cheese… Zucchini pesto. It was a huge success, it comes together in just a few minutes, it’s fresh, well-balanced and pairs beautifully with pasta. If you love basil and zucchini, I highly recommend trying it!

Roasted Eggplant with Tehina - Aubergine Biladi
Appetizer Moroccan appetizers Vegetarian Vegan Light Israeli cuisine Eggplant Summer Rosh Hashanah Gluten-free

Roasted Eggplant with Tehina - Aubergine Biladi

Here’s a must-have Israeli appetizer - smoky eggplant with tehina. It’s traditionally prepared over an open flame which gives it that very characteristic taste. We love it with a bit of tomato, plenty of tehina and cilantro. The result is melt-in-your-mouth and creamy. If you think you don’t like eggplant, give it a chance with this recipe!

Gnaouia - Kosher Okra and Beef Stew
Tunisian cuisine Jewish cuisine Okra Meat Stew Beef Chicken Make-ahead Freezable Light Festive Couscous Shabbat Batch cooking

Gnaouia - Kosher Okra and Beef Stew

Gnaouia (gnaouiya, ganaouia or gnawia) is a specialty of Tunisian Jewish cuisine that’s always a hit. The star ingredient of this delicious dish is okra, prepared with beef or chicken. A staple at celebrations and especially for Shabbat, while relatively unknown in European cooking, okra is widely used in African and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Smoked Salmon Lentil Salad
Moroccan appetizers Salads Vegetarian Vegan Lentils Gluten-free Light Make-ahead Spring Summer Appetizer Smoked salmon Legumes

Smoked Salmon Lentil Salad

Lentils are a pantry staple that shouldn’t be overlooked—they’re nutritious and protein-rich. Beyond the classic lentils and sausage dish, I’m sharing today a lentil salad recipe packed with fresh vegetables and smoked salmon, which pairs beautifully with lentils.

Tom Kha Gai - Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Asian cuisine Thai cuisine Chicken Soups & creamy soups Coconut cream Lactose-free Gluten-free Light Make-ahead Batch cooking

Tom Kha Gai - Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Tom kha gai is a flavorful and exotic soup made with chicken, spices, and coconut milk that I make every winter. It’s both mild and spicy, absolutely delicious. I discovered it years ago at Izaaki restaurant, which no longer exists but I loved it. It’s the kind of soup you’d go to a restaurant for, except now you can make it at home!