Salade Sud-Ouest - Southwest French Duck Salad (PƩrigourdine or Landaise Style)
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Salade Sud-Ouest - Southwest French Duck Salad (PƩrigourdine or Landaise Style)

The Salade Sud-Ouest (PĆ©rigourdine or Landaise, they’re pretty close) is a classic composed salad from southwest France, with different cuts of duck (gizzards, duck breast and foie gras, especially), cooked vegetables and raw ones, all dressed with a lovely vinaigrette. My version doesn’t claim to be authentic, but it is truly indulgent and delicious!

Pkaila - Tunisian Confit Spinach Stew with White Beans and Beef
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Pkaila - Tunisian Confit Spinach Stew with White Beans and Beef

Pkaila is one of the signature dishes of Tunisian Jewish cooking. It’s a stew in which the spinach is cooked down for a long time until it becomes almost confit, then simmered with meat and white beans. Real black gold for those who love it: don’t be put off by its unusual color, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser.

Gnaouia - Tunisian Okra and Beef Stew
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Gnaouia - Tunisian Okra and Beef Stew

Gnaouia (also spelled gnaouiya, ganaouia or gnawia) is a Tunisian Jewish specialty that never goes out of style. The star ingredient of this delicious dish is okra, cooked with beef or chicken. A must at holiday meals and especially on Shabbat, okra may be little known in European cooking, but it is a staple across Africa and the Middle East.

Chocolate Pudding Cups (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
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Chocolate Pudding Cups (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

A while back, I shared a delicious recipe for pistachio pudding cups that you loved, so here is another quick version on the same principle - a smooth, deeply chocolatey pudding, this time with no eggs and no dairy. Perfect for the end of a meal, a cocktail-style dinner or an afternoon snack.

Oven-Braised Asado - Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs with Onions
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Oven-Braised Asado - Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs with Onions

Asado is a very common way of cooking in South America, especially in Argentina. In Israel, the word is also used for the cut itself: beef short ribs (or veal ribs) prepared like a confit, marinated, then cooked for a long time in a low oven. The meat becomes so tender you can cut it with a fork.

Basque Chicken (Poulet Basquaise) - Chicken Braised with Peppers and Tomatoes
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Basque Chicken (Poulet Basquaise) - Chicken Braised with Peppers and Tomatoes

Poulet basquaise, Basque-style chicken, is a colorful, delicious dish where the chicken simmers in a sauce of melting bell peppers, perfect for anyone who doesn’t love the acidity that pepper sauces can sometimes have. Kosher and meat.

Tunisian Pizza - Thick, Soft Crust with Tuna, Egg and Olives, No Cheese
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Tunisian Pizza - Thick, Soft Crust with Tuna, Egg and Olives, No Cheese

A pizza with a thick, soft crust. You can vary the topping to suit your mood; what makes it special is that it’s a pizza without cheese. I’ve listed as suggestions the most traditional toppings and the ones we love. Naturally kosher and parve.

Salmon Terrine with Chives - Light and Festive French Starter
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Salmon Terrine with Chives - Light and Festive French Starter

Fish terrine is a classic of French cooking. There are versions of it ranging from the most budget-friendly to the most festive. Here I’m sharing a fresh salmon terrine that’s flavorful, light and easy to make.

Gravlax - Homemade Scandinavian Cured Salmon
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Gravlax - Homemade Scandinavian Cured Salmon

Perfect for a summer meal or brunch, gravlax is raw salmon cured in a mix of salt, sugar and spices. This gentle “cooking” method gives the fish a melt-in-the-mouth texture, fragrant and full of flavor. Ideal served in thin slices, on toast or as an elegant starter. A simple, no-cook preparation that always makes an impression.

Roast Chicken - Golden, Crispy Skin and Tender Meat
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Roast Chicken - Golden, Crispy Skin and Tender Meat

Roast chicken, a family dish that belongs in your repertoire of classics. A chicken with beautifully golden, crispy skin and meltingly tender meat. This recipe is always a hit; I’ve been making it for several years now and I wouldn’t change a thing.