Forshmak
Forshmak! To the uninitiated—a grayish, rather unappetizing mixture that smells of fish. To the well-read—the food of poor Ashkenazi Jews, devised on the principle of “how to feed a large family with…
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Meringue "Kisses"
My first "kisses" - airy meringue, which is called "kisses" in Israel :) Ingredients 3 egg whites 1 cup of sugar a pinch of salt Preparation First beat the egg whites with the salt on low speed, then…
Onigiri Hamantaschen
Another recipe for fans of Japanese cuisine and anyone who simply enjoys creative ideas! Onigiri hamantaschen go perfectly with Japanese-style costumes :) and with a cheerful Purim mood in good compa…
Squash Caviar with a Little Secret
You can never have too much squash caviar. Or too many recipes for it. Right? And culinary nostalgia for childhood is a formidable force, instantly whisking the diner away to heights and distant plac…
“Rusks” Cookies
We've started talking about baking in a hurry, haven't we? Let's carry on. For some reason, our family called these cookies “rusks.” Well, yes, they're certainly not soft. But where have you ever see…
Moroccan Honey Pastry Twists
Moroccan honey pastry twists—Fazuelos—are a traditional Purim treat that takes the place of hamantaschen in Sephardic cooking! Ingredients For the dough: 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon…
Gypsy Mazurka
Don't ask me why this cake is called that. That's its name, and that's that. Just as the round baking pan with a big hole in the middle was, for some reason, called a “miracle” in our family. It happ…
Sesame Cookies — Two Versions
Two versions: plain sweet sesame cookies and chocolate sesame cookies—choose either and enjoy the unique aroma and flavor of sesame cookies! Version 1 — plain, makes 40 cookies: Ingredients self-risi…
Sweet Potato Kugel
Sweet potato (batat) kugel is another interesting recipe for the Shabbat table! This kugel can be served with meat or as a dessert, and of course, it is perfect not only for Shabbat but for holidays…