Braised Brisket with Figs and Red Wine Sauce
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Braised Brisket with Figs and Red Wine Sauce

This braised beef brisket is a flavorful dish that I’m sharing with you here with a fig and red wine sauce. The meat is meltingly tender, and it’s perfect for a festive meal, especially for Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot.

Smoked Fish Platter (Assiette Nordique) - Scandinavian-Style Cold Plate
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Smoked Fish Platter (Assiette Nordique) - Scandinavian-Style Cold Plate

Served as a cold starter or as a more generous main, the assiette nordique (Nordic platter) is an elegant dish of smoked fish and salad, served with blinis or toast. Here is my suggestion for the one I like to make; you can adapt it to your taste and to whatever you have in the fridge.

Italian Antipasti - Roasted and Marinated Vegetables
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Italian Antipasti - Roasted and Marinated Vegetables

Roasted and marinated vegetable antipasti are a staple of Italian starters. Colorful and full of flavor, they also make a great side, especially with a beef carpaccio or a beautiful burrata.