Perfect for a summer meal or brunch, gravlax salmon is a recipe for raw salmon cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and spices. This gentle “cooking” method yields melt-in-your-mouth flesh that’s fragrant and full of flavor. Ideal served in thin slices, on toasted bread, or as an elegant appetizer. A simple preparation with no cooking required that always impresses.

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.

A twist on the classic caprese salad (tomato-mozzarella), here’s a fresh and indulgent summer salad.

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.

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that’s both indulgent and quick to make! Here’s the traditional recipe with tips to ensure perfect results every time.

Truffles are probably the easiest chocolate treat that exists. They’re eaten without hunger (and without end…) and are perfect with coffee. Here’s a chocolatey, indulgent recipe that’s dairy-free!

Beef carpaccio is a French classic. Thin slices of beef topped with fresh, lightly tangy garnishes. Easy, elegant, and can be prepared ahead!

I really enjoy vegetable carpaccios - they’re beautiful, delicious, and simple to make.

Fresh spring rolls filled with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs, with optional chicken or shrimp. Light, healthy, and perfect for make-ahead meals.

A deeply chocolatey mousse that makes that delicious sound when you dip your spoon in! I don’t know about you, but my barometer for a successful chocolate mousse is partly tied to the sound my spoon makes when I plunge it in for that first bite. It’s delicious, super easy, and satisfying! And bonus here, it’s dairy-free!

I discovered this recipe while making my famous savory babka. The filling I prepared reminded me so much of that famous French cheese spread I used to enjoy. So here it is - a recipe ready in no time, perfect for appetizers.