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Leek Patties on a white plate

Leek Patties

Sephardic Jews call them Keftes de Prasa, and traditionally they are served on Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and Passover. Often made with meat and deep fried,

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hanukkah chocolate bark in a pile

Hanukkah Chocolate Bark

Hanukkah Chocolate Bark makes the perfect gift for someone special or as something to snack on over the holiday. Who doesn’t want homemade treats? How

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Cheese Bourekas

Cheese Bourekas

They’re so easy to make, bake, and share. Traditionally in Israel, cheese Bourekas are shaped into triangles and non-dairy Bourekas are shaped into squares. This

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tzimmes -carrots and pruns on a golden plate

Tzimmes

This sweet dish of stewed root vegetables and fruits is a massive family favorite for us. We can’t get enough of the honey glaze with

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crispy potato latkes with sour cream on top

Crispy Potato Latkes

Crispy Potato Latkes fall into that wonderful category of Jewish comfort foods. There is so much joy that comes from preparing, serving, and eating warm

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Tzimmes Cake

Tzimmes Cake

Tzimmes is a sweet stew often served on Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish new year). It is one of those Jewish foods that has so many

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Cinnamon Raisin Challah

Cinnamon Raisin Challah

Challah, the traditional Jewish braided bread, is a timeless symbol of celebration, unity, and blessings. Its golden crust, soft interior, and symbolic shape make it

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Cheese Bourekas Spirals

Cheese Bourekas Spirals

I love making Bourekas with Phyllo dough. I’ll devour any filling there is- potatoes, spinach, mushrooms, but this cheese filling is my absolute favorite. It

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Vegan Challah on a white towel

Vegan Challah

Nothing melts away the stress of a work week like a warm, homemade Challah. This Vegan Challah Recipe is my preferred recipe when I am

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