Gravlax Salmon - Scandinavian-Style Cured Salmon
Fish Salmon Make-ahead Scandinavian cuisine Appetizer Buffet Brunch Swedish cuisine Shavuot Festive Batch cooking No-bake Shabbat Passover Summer

Gravlax Salmon - Scandinavian-Style Cured Salmon

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.

Braised Beef Chuck Roast
French cuisine Winter Fall Beef Meat Make-ahead Batch cooking Freezable Shabbat Passover

Braised Beef Chuck Roast

In a Dutch oven, brown the meat with 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Meanwhile, slice the onions thinly, cut and remove the germ from the garlic cloves if needed. Once the meat is browned, remove it and add the onions, garlic, and bay leaf to the pot. Let them sweat slightly and lower the heat. Deglaze the bottom of the pot with a glass of water, scraping up the cooking juices with a wooden spoon. Add the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar cream, and sugar. ...

Light Passover Bouscoutou
Cakes Snack Breakfast Dairy-free Make-ahead Tunisian cuisine Jewish cuisine Passover Gluten-free

Light Passover Bouscoutou

After a first Passover version of the famous bouscoutou, here’s another one that disappeared so quickly I had to share it with you. The texture is very light, without matzo meal, fluffier than the first one, it vanishes before your eyes! It’s truly one of those easy cakes with few ingredients to add to your Passover recipes and gluten-free recipes.

Nordic Platter
Fish Salmon Light Make-ahead Scandinavian cuisine Appetizer Buffet Brunch Swedish cuisine Shavuot Festive Batch cooking No-bake Gluten-free Lactose-free Ashkenazi cuisine Winter Hanukkah Passover

Nordic Platter

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.