Cake from an Old Recipe
We have recently become keen on cakes where the main thing is simplicity of preparation. In Israel, my husband took up baking in earnest, which is very surprising, but has already become a tradition.…
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
An amazing pumpkin cheesecake—Lyubov Lapina tried the recipe, savored the cake :), photographed the result, and shared it with you. Ingredients for the pastry: 2 cups of wheat flour 1 cup of whole-gr…
Light Apple Cake
Looking for a light baking recipe to serve with tea? Light apple cake is my absolute favorite! Ingredients 3 eggs a scant cup of flour (choose whichever kind you prefer; I like whole-grain spelt flou…
Chickpea-Based Chocolate Mousse
So, the liquid from chickpeas (hummus), or aquafaba! Rich in protein, it whips up well, making it possible to prepare meringues, puddings, mousses, and so on without using eggs. I mixed the whipped f…
"Nostalgia" Grated-Dough Pie
The grated-dough pie Mom or Grandma always made... Feeling nostalgic? Then this is for you. Here's the recipe: Ingredients 1 package of margarine, half a cup of sugar, 1 egg, about 2 cups of flour, b…
Golden-Brown Cake
Golden-brown cake... or honey cake :) Honestly! I nearly swallowed my hand along with the spoon... simple and delicious! Ingredients 340 g flour Baking powder - 1 packet Honey or silan - 100 g (if us…
Kumquat Jam—Chinese Oranges
I'm surprised at myself, but I've felt the urge to make jam despite all the abundance we have here in Israel. Kumquats. Miniature oranges, or “tapuz sini,” “Chinese oranges.” They are bittersweet, ve…
Homemade Chocolates
Homemade praline chocolates—a recipe from Leah Molodaya's video “Rules for Organizing a Party.” Incredibly simple and very delicious! White chocolates: A package of white pareve chocolate + 3 spoonfu…
Cheesecake Cups
Cheesecake cups—a very convenient individual dessert for a dairy party! A recipe from Leah Molodaya's video “Rules for Organizing a Party.” Ingredients: kataifi or sponge cookies (for the base), 500…