Shavuot

Kosher recipe ideas for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

Crustless Quiche with Feta and Asparagus

Easy recipe for gluten free crustless quiche with feta cheese, asparagus, scallions, fresh parsley & spices.

Apple Honey Challah

Fluffy sweet honey challah stuffed with apples. Round braided challah for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, with how to video tutorial.

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon

Salmon seared and glazed with pomegranate molasses, finished in a slow oven for a perfect, caramelized finish.

Figs and Cheese

Farm gooey soft-ripened brie or Mt. Tam cheese topped with warm sugary fig sauce and toasted nuts.

Crispy Fish & Greek Yogurt Mint Sauce

Pan fried crispy fish with cool, creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk sauce with fresh mint, garlic, and chili flakes.

Opera, Escoffier & Peaches: The Peach Melba

History of the Peach Melba, created by chef Auguste Escoffier and inspired by opera star Nellie Melba.

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Parmesan and Mint

Flavorful salad with lightly steamed green beans, roasted chopped walnuts, fresh mint, shaved parmesan, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar.

Smashed Cherries, Amaretti and Ricotta

Smashed Cherries, Amaretti, and Ricotta – fresh, healthy dessert recipe from my friend Cheryl Sternman Rule’s cookbook, Ripe.

Yiaourti Me Meli

A simple Greek dessert with Greek yogurt, walnuts, cinnamon and honey. A no-bake treat that is full of protein.

Greek Yogurt Banana Nut Bread

Greek Yogurt Banana Nut Bread – simple, moist, delicious quick bread with Greek Yogurt & applesauce to cut calories but not taste.

Italian Vegetable Quinoa Bowls

Easy meatless meal with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes & fresh basil. Inspired by ciambotta, a stew from Southern Italy.

Potato Cheese Bourekas

Recipe for Potato Cheese Bourekas with mashed potato and cheese filling, kashkaval & feta.

Broccoli Cheese Potatoes

Baked potatoes with broccoli and creamy melty homemade cheddar cheese sauce.

Sweet Lokshen Kugel

Learn to make traditional Yiddish dairy noodle pudding with cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon.

Lemon Dill Schmear

Learn the history of cream cheese and try a recipe for Lemon Dill Schmear- a lemony herb cream cheese spread.

Israeli-Style Fish Cakes

Seasoned fishcakes, known in Israel as ktzitzot dagim. Fried fish patties with pine nuts, breadcrumbs, & seasonings served with tahini sauce.

Roasted Cauliflower Gratin

Delectable vegetarian gratin with creamy cheddar cheese sauce and caramelized roasted cauliflower. Easy gluten free variation.

Salmon Mousseline – A Recipe from Titanic

Learn about the food onboard Titanic, inspired by M. Escoffier, then try a historical Titanic recipe for Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce.

Roasted Mushroom Quinoa Risotto

Learn to make a delicious dairy quinoa side dish for Passover from Jackie Dodd.

Smoked Salmon Nova Lox Benedict

Recipe for Eggs Benedict with lox, the perfect breakfast. Smoked salmon and creamy lemony hollandaise sauce take this poached egg dish to the next level!

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Flavorful vegetarian recipe with potatoes, lentils and vegetables. Easy vegan modifications.

Cheese Bourekas

Cheese Bourekas filled with creamy and salty feta cheese, kashkaval, & ricotta. Bureka, boreka, borek, savory hand pies.