All Chocolate Muffins [Dairy-Free]
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All Chocolate Muffins [Dairy-Free]

Craving ultra-moist all-chocolate muffins? This quick and easy recipe is perfect for an indulgent snack. These cocoa and chocolate chip muffins will quickly become a staple. Just a few minutes of prep with simple ingredients, and you get beautifully domed muffins with a tender crumb (that don’t make a mess!) and an irresistible chocolate aroma.

Gravlax Salmon - Scandinavian-Style Cured Salmon
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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.

Manicotti - Fazuelos - Debla
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Manicotti - Fazuelos - Debla

A childhood memory… A mountain of golden roses glazed with honey syrup, displayed on a porcelain serving platter. The best part? The delicate, paper-thin pastry. A wonderful kosher treat to make for Purim or Rosh Hashanah celebrations.

Savory Babka with Cheese and Fresh Herbs
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Savory Babka with Cheese and Fresh Herbs

Do you know babka? Some call it Krantz cake – it’s the famous twisted Ashkenazi brioche that’s all the rage in Israel and around the world. After its success in previous years, I’m bringing back this twisted version of Babka in a savory edition.

Creamy Cheesecake - New York-Style Kosher Cheesecake with Speculoos
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Creamy Cheesecake - New York-Style Kosher Cheesecake with Speculoos

As Shavuot approaches, I’m sharing this creamy cheesecake again—pure white and glossy. Easy and indulgent without breaking the calorie bank, with a speculoos crust and delicate lemon flavor, it’s always a hit at my house.

Nordic Platter
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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.

No-Bake Kosher Cheesecake
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No-Bake Kosher Cheesecake

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.