With fresh lemon juice & zest for maximum zing, this coconut lemon cake uses olive oil and yogurt for a summery Mediterranean flavour & super moist texture. Do you sometimes have food flashbacks? I do. I’ll be going along, minding my own business, when out of the blue I’ll remember…
Moist and delicious, these vegan savoury muffins are simple to make and perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or as a light supper. Vegan baked goods can sometimes be a bit of a let-down in my experience. While it’s easy to substitute alternative fats and oils in the place of butter, finding…
A delicious summery couscous salad made with Israeli giant couscous, lots of fresh herbs, and a zesty lemony dressing. Salty roasted nuts add cruch and texture. Pesach certainly seems like a long time ago – much more than a mere six weeks! But it continues to wield influence in my…
A tangy-sweet goats cheese strudel, with crisp layers of buttery filo pastry, a luscious creamy filling, and cinnamon, walnuts & pistachios for a hint of Eastern flair. The power of punctuation! When my daughter Kipper discovered that the @ sign is called ‘strudel‘ in Hebrew, she was completely tickled. And…
Make light work of Shavuot entertaining with a handy pick-and-mix menu planner! Choose from over 40 easy recipes for delicious prepare-ahead main dishes, salads and desserts, including fish, vegetarian and vegan options. In case you hadn’t noticed, Shavuot is approaching! I love to entertain on YomTov, but when we have…
A hearty & satisfying vegetarian cholent full of British flavours! Made with carrots, parsnips & a can of baked beans, it’s a perfect British Shabbat stew. Like many people, I love to learn about Jewish foods from around the world. It’s fascinating to see how Jewish cooks of ages past…
A delicious no-bake chocolate matza cake inspired by Duke of Cambridge cake – a British teatime classic that’s fit for a Prince! Quick & easy, this vegan slice is perfect for Pesach. This year, I’m planning a laid-back, low-stress, non-intensive Pesach. The idea is to eat simple, fresh, delicious food made…
Wondering how to have a relaxing, enjoyable family Passover without driving yourself insane cleaning and cooking? Simple! Read on to learn my secrets of a stress-free Pesach… I have just spent the last week in bed with the flu. I don’t recommend it. One evening as I was laying weakly…
A sweet, buttery, curranty filling encased in crisp, golden flaky pastry – classic British bake meets tasty Purim treat! It’s the Eccles cake hamantaschen! Purim inspiration? Every year as Spring rolls around my thoughts turn to hamantaschen – those delicious three-cornered pastries traditionally enjoyed on the Jewish festival of…
We tasted our way around Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market, taking in history, traditional foods, modern flavours, & all the hustle & bustle the ‘shuk’ has to offer! It’s a couple of years since we took a fantastic culinary tour of Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market, and being back in Israel it…
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