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.

Fish Balls in Red Sauce
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Fish Balls in Red Sauce

Here’s a delicious recipe to add to your collection - simple and flavorful, no frying required. These fish balls in tomato sauce are incredibly tender, and kids absolutely love them. You can serve them as mini appetizers, as a starter in sauce, or as a main dish with bulgur or rice.

Carrot and Red Lentil Soup
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Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Who said you can’t make a delicious meal from pantry staples? This recipe was such a hit at home that I had to share it with you. For the ginger, here’s my anti-waste tip - I always buy a nice root, peel it, cut it into 1-2cm pieces, and freeze them spaced out in a bag so I always have some on hand.

Passion Fruit Salmon Tartare
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Passion Fruit Salmon Tartare

If you’ve browsed Pita & Chocolat before, you’ve probably noticed I love fish tartares. I’ve shared my mango tuna tartare, and my pani puri with tuna and salmon tartare. Today I’m adding a newcomer to the collection with an unusual fruit. What’s great about these appetizers is that they’re simple, festive, and beautifully presentable all at once.

Mloukhia
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Mloukhia

Nicknamed the dish that never ends, mloukhia (or mloukhiya) is a typical Tunisian dish made with jute mallow powder and enhanced with meat and merguez sausages. We make it every year when the weather starts to cool down, so here’s my family recipe. Don’t let its appearance fool you, it’s an excellent dish that you’ll love soaking up with good Italian bread.

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.