Endive Gratin with Smoked Salmon - a Twist on the French Classic
French cuisine Smoked salmon Fish Salmon Endives Fall Winter Make-ahead Batch cooking

Endive Gratin with Smoked Salmon - a Twist on the French Classic

Endive gratin with smoked salmon is a wonderful variation on the famous French endives au jambon (endives wrapped in ham). To be honest, this is the recipe that won me over to cooked endives. If, like me, you don’t love them, here is a recipe (with tips) that should help you enjoy them. And if you already do, it’s simply delicious, so you should have a treat too!

Pistachio Pudding (Crème Dessert à la Pistache)
Pistachio Creams & mousses Gluten-free Egg-free Snack Passover Shavuot Make-ahead Batch cooking Tu BiShvat

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.

Matzo Ball Soup (Kneidlach) - Homemade Golden Chicken Broth
Ashkenazi cuisine Polish cuisine Jewish cuisine Make-ahead Batch cooking Freezable Winter Fall Passover Kids Chicken Shabbat

Matzo Ball Soup (Kneidlach) - Homemade Golden Chicken Broth

Matzo ball soup, or kneidlach in Yiddish, is a great classic of Ashkenazi Jewish cooking. If you’re new to it, these are dumplings made from matzo meal, served in a lovely golden chicken broth. Simple to make and delicious, it’s a beautiful recipe to introduce you to Ashkenazi cooking and a magic remedy when you catch a cold.

Mushroom Tart with Tarragon and Dill (Ottolenghi-Inspired)
Quiches & savory tarts Appetizer Make-ahead Vegetarian Vegan French cuisine Mushrooms Spring Fall Egg-free Shavuot Lactose-free Batch cooking

Mushroom Tart with Tarragon and Dill (Ottolenghi-Inspired)

I love tarts and quiches and I love mushrooms. This week, wanting a change from my usual mushroom quiche, I came across a recipe from chef Ottolenghi, which inspired this one. I simplified it with what I had on hand and adapted it to our tastes, and everyone loved it. The tarragon and dill pairing goes beautifully with mushrooms and is what gives this tart its original flavor. The classic quiche filling (eggs + cream) is replaced here by a delicious mushroom cream (which, by the way, can be made dairy-free). I’ll let you discover it!

Double Chocolate Muffins [Dairy-Free]
Small cakes Chocolate Snack American cuisine Brunch Shavuot Dairy-free Breakfast Freezable Lactose-free Batch cooking Make-ahead

Double Chocolate Muffins [Dairy-Free]

Craving ultra-moist double chocolate muffins? This quick and easy recipe is perfect for an indulgent afternoon snack. These cocoa and chocolate chip muffins will quickly become a staple. A few minutes of prep and no complicated ingredients, and you get beautifully domed muffins with a tender crumb (that hardly makes any crumbs!) and an irresistible chocolate aroma. Kosher and parve if you use plant-based yogurt.