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Pumpkin Challah Bread on white cloth

Pumpkin Challah Bread

Pumpkin Challah Bread is truly a showstopper on any dinner table. Moreover, Challah is the bread of celebration in Jewish tradition; the braided bread holds

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Carrot salad in a white bowl

Israeli Carrot Salad

Mezze, meaning ‘small dishes’ in Arabic, is a culinary tradition that celebrates the art of sharing. These appetizers, salads (like my Israeli Carrot Salad), and

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round challah in a white basket

Round Challah

Also Known As Turban Challah or Spiral Challah Challah is the most iconic and uniquely Jewish food. It is a rich braided bread served on

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Honey Challah on a white cloth with green apples at the back

Challah with Honey

Challah is a traditional Jewish bread that is typically enjoyed on Sabbath and holidays. One of the most iconic variations of Challah is round Challah

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Rosh Hashanah Tabbouleh Salad on a white plate

Rosh Hashanah Tabbouleh Salad

Rosh Hashanah Tabbouleh Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that can be a wonderful addition to holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Rosh Hashanah

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mocked chopped liver in a brown bowl with a spoon in the center

Mock Vegetarian Chopped Liver

Mock vegetarian chopped liver is a delicious, healthy, and vegetarian alternative to traditional chopped liver. This recipe is perfect for those who follow a vegetarian

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lox spread in a white bowl with bagels and veggies on the side

Lox Spread

Lox spread offers a delightful combination of flavors; creamy and tangy cream cheese with the smoky and salty taste of the salmon. It is commonly

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round spiral spelt challah on a white paper

Spelt Challah

For my “The Complete Challah Guide” FREE ebook, join my mailing list here. Looking for more baking ideas? Try my Double Chocolate Babka, Pumpkin Challah

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cheese blintz on a white plate

Sweet Cheese Blintzes

Sweet cheese blintzes are a treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. I make them at least once a year for the

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sweet challah bread

Sweet Challah Bread

You might think baking your Sweet Challah Bread can be too much of a hassle, but the truth is that baking Challah is a lot

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double chocolate babka on a white paper

Double Chocolate Babka

Double Chocolate Babka is a sweet, yeast-leavened bread that originated in Eastern European Jewish cuisine. It is typically made with a rich, buttery dough filled

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mandel bread for passover cookies in a jar

Passover Mandel Bread

Mandel bread, also known as Mandelbrot, is a type of Jewish cookie similar to biscotti. Mandel bread is twice-baked, resulting in a crisp, crunchy texture

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granola in a yogurt bowl with strawberries

Passover Granola

Serve this matzo granola with your favorite yogurt, milk, fresh fruits, or straight out of the jar. It is so easy to make and tailor

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Fried Matzo Brei with a drizzle of honey

Fried Matzo Brei

To make Matzo Brie, the Matzo is broken into small pieces and soaked in hot water or milk until it softens. Then it is mixed

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S’mores Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen are a classic Jewish recipe that evokes so many childhood memories. The ingredients are simple and straightforward: butter, powdered sugar, eggs, and flour. The

Hamantaschen with chocolate on a white paper

Hamantaschen (Jewish Purim Cookies)

Hamantaschen (in Hebrew Oznei Haman) are sweet triangle-shaped cookies that Jews enjoy during the holiday of Purim. They are also great for gifting and a

cut out butter cookies on a rack

Hanukkah Cookies

Hanukkah Cookies make the best gift for family & friends for any occasion. They are melt-in-your-mouth, insanely delicious cookies, and hold their shape beautifully! Get

a pile of Toffee Matzo Brittle with sprinkles

Toffee Matzo Brittle

This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth when you need a Kosher for Passover treat. With just five simple ingredients and some