Renana's Kitchen blog
Parve Rugelach
September 22, 2020
Now that Rosh Hashanah is over, we have Yom Kippur right around the corner. On Yom Kippur, in case you...
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Cooked Carrot Salad
September 15, 2020
Rosh Hashanah is this week! Like most holiday celebrations this year, it will probably be a small f...
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Compote - Fruit Soup
September 8, 2020
Rosh Hashanah will be here before we know it, which is why I’m sharing a traditional Jewish dessert...
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Apple Cinnamon Rosh Hashanah Challah
September 1, 2020
September is already here (time is flying by!) and Rosh Hashanah is almost here. It has been an unusual year and I am sure everyone...
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Apple Oat Cake
August 25, 2020
It might not feel like it, but Rosh Hashanah is coming in no time and it’s time to start thinking about apple cakes...
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Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Baked Donuts
August 18, 2020
It's still zucchini season so I went ahead and whipped up an amazing zucchini recipe. This time the recipe is...
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Coffee Oat Smoothie
August 11, 2020
If you’re a coffee-lover then this recipe is perfect for you. Instead of having your regular morning...
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Corn Salad
August 4, 2020
I don’t know about you but I think that summer is the best time to have corn, especially if its corn...
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Zucchini Sweet Bread
August 2, 2020
How is August already here? This means that half of the summer is gone...
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Vanilla Overnight Oats
July 28, 2020
Your mornings might not be super busy as you probably aren’t rushing out the door to head to the office. Currently...
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Tomato Basil Salad
July 14, 2020
When summer produce is at its peak, you should do very little with it. That’s why...
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Banana Coffee Pecan Bread
July 7, 2020
Buying bananas is always a calculated effort. You don’t want too little or too much...
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Summer Fruit Sangria
July 1, 2020
I haven’t yet wrapped my mind around the fact that it’s already July! Or that summer...
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Chocolate Cherry Vegan Cake
June 23, 2020
Chocolate and cherries are a match made in heaven. This combination is a classic and now...
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Edamame Dip
June 16, 2020
It’s nosh time and I have the perfect dip for you to try. Edamame is very common as...
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Carrot Cake Energy Balls
June 9, 2020
Summer is starting soon so it’s time for some no-bake desserts. These yummy carrot cake energy...
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Asparagus Quiche
June 2, 2020
June is here but officially it’s still Spring for another 20 days, even if it...
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Quinoa Broccoli Cheese Muffins
May 25, 2020
Shavuot is this week! Are you ready to prepare and eat all the delicious quiches...
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No Bake Biscuit and Cream Cake
May 19, 2020
This week I have a very simple recipe to share with all of you. So simple that...
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Cheese Babka
May 12, 2020
Shavuot is coming at the end of this month and finally, we have a holiday ...
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GF Lemon Crinkle Cookies
May 5, 2020
It’s May! Hard to believe the year is already halfway through. And speaking of May...
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GF Non-dairy Blueberry Muffins
April 28, 2020
Lately more and more people are starting a gluten free diet and are looking for recipes...
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Chia Seed Jam
April 21, 2020
Yum! I’m sharing a super easy recipe for homemade berry jam. Basically, I had some...
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Passover Vegetable Kugel
April 12, 2020
Everybody knows the kugel or kigel (depending on your origins) and there are many versions...
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Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies
April 12, 2020
The recipe for this week is delicious Passover chocolate chip cookies but in reality, these cookies...
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Passover Chroset
April 5, 2020
Charoset, haroset, or charoses is a sweet paste that is eaten during the...
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Passover Granola
April 1, 2020
April is finally here and Passover is next week! With everything going on right...
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Double Chocolate Cookies
March 24, 2020
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has us all unprepared to stay home without ...
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Zucchini Pasta Bake
March 10, 2020
Now that Purim is over, it’s time that we start thinking about Passover...
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Date Hamantaschen
March 3, 2020
Purim is coming next week so get ready with a tasty hamantaschen recipe, and...
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Chocolate Crumble Bars
March 1, 2020
March is already here which means that in just a few days, we will celebrate Purim....
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Pizza Hamantaschen
February 25, 2020
Purim is coming soon and it is time for some hamantaschen cookies. Instead of...
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Funfetti Cookies
February 18, 2020
Funfetti cookies are fun, colorful cookies with sprinkles. Now,...
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Vegan Truffles
February 11, 2020
If you have been following my blog for a while now then you know...
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Banana Chocolate Cake
February 4, 2020
Banana bread is a classic dessert everyone just loves, well except...
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Almond and Pistachio Biscotti
February 1, 2020
February is here which means that in a few days, we will celebrate...
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Parve Date Roll Cookies
January 28, 2020
Tu BiShvat is coming up soon and it’s time to start thinking about a dessert....
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Vegan Challah
January 21, 2020
Vegan challah is a pastry that you will eventually need to bake if you are ....
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Parve Marble Cake
January 14, 2020
Now here is a dessert for Shabbat that is easy to make and is very delicious. This....
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Vegan Olive Rolls
January 7, 2020
If one of your New Year resolutions was to start a vegan diet,....
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Chia Pudding in Flavors
January 1, 2020
Two years ago, I published a recipe for a basic chia pudding and it became....
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Lemonade Mimosa Cocktail
December 24, 2019
New Years celebrations are next week! And if you’re the type to prepare, then....
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Pumpkin Energy Balls
December 17, 2019
The holidays are almost here and it doesn’t really matter what holiday you celebrate - Hanukkah....
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Gluten Free Latkes
December 10, 2019
I know I said I’m not a big fan of fried food but it’s almost Hanukkah! It’s....
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Baked Vanilla Donuts
December 3, 2019
One of Hanukkah’s staple dishes is donuts. The whole holiday is centered around fried foods....
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Hanukkah Sugar Cookies
December 1, 2019
December is finally here, which means two exciting things: one) it’s the last....
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Bulgur Beet Salad
November 26, 2019
Bulgur is a common ingredient in a Middle Eastern cuisine. Usually....
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Silan Date Syrup Cake
November 19, 2019
This week I am sharing a simple cake recipe that has a festive....
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Pumpkin Alfredo
November 12, 2019
What could be better than creamy pasta for dinner? Creamy pasta that contains pumpkin! Obviously....
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Carrot Quiche
November 5, 2019
This easy recipe for crustless carrot quiche is exactly what you need...
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Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl
November 1, 2019
November has arrived and the weather is perfect! Although some...
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Vegan Carrot Muffins
October 29, 2019
The fall season brings out all the orange vegetables into our kitchens...
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White Chocolate Mousse with Pistachio Crumble
October 22, 2019
This week I am sharing a beautiful, fancy dessert - white chocolate mousse with...
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Pumpkin Loaf Cake
October 15, 2019
Continuing my pumpkin theme for the month, here’s a tasty recipe...
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
October 10, 2019
Fall is here and there are pumpkins everywhere! Pumpkin Spice...
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice
October 6, 2019
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything! Which is why I am sharing a “spice shortcut”...
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Sweet Potato Challah
October 1, 2019
Fall is here and that means the time has come for some comforting, warm...
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Ricotta and Honey Tart
September 24, 2019
Ricotta cheese can be salted or sweetened and is used in many types of food ...
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Beet Carpaccio
September 17, 2019
The Carpaccio dish origins are Italian and this dish is usually a plate of...
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Apple and Honey Cookies
September 10, 2019
Rosh Hashanah is the theme for all my recipes featured in my blog this...
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Simanim Salad
September 3, 2019
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is almost here and it's time to ...
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Honey Buns
September 1, 2019
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is at the end of this month and now is...
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Parve Apple and Honey Cake
August 27, 2019
I know it's still August but Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is...
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Zucchini Sticks
August 20, 2019
Zucchini is a summer squash, so it makes sense to enjoy it during...
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Apple Bars
August 13, 2019
I know, I know. It’s summer and you just aren’t in the mood to bake. But...
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Lentil Bolognese
August 6, 2019
Bolognese is a meat sauce that has its origins from the Italian cuisine. But...
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Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
August 1, 2019
August is here and that means, the heat is at its peak! Which also means...
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Cheese Danish
July 30, 2019
These soft and sweet little pastries are so good that you will need to...
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Parve 3 Ingredient Cookies
July 23, 2019
Sometimes you need a dessert for Shabbat and you don’t have much time to...
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Quinoa Salad
July 16, 2019
Summer really makes you only want light and easy meals, and that’s...
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Banana Cookies
July 9, 2019
Everyone has been in this situation: you bought delicious, very yellow bananas...
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Lentil Dip
July 1, 2019
Summer is here! The nights are longer and the days are warmer so it's the best time ...
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Parve Chocolate Chip Cookies
June 25, 2019
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic dessert and I have never met anyone who said ...
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Brownies
June 18, 2019
Brownies are one of THE classic desserts everyone knows and loves – and that is not an...
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Mushroom Quiche
June 11, 2019
Shavuot is over and guess what? I still have a lot of sour cream and grated cheese in my fridge! Instead ...
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Cheesecake
June 3, 2019
You can never go wrong with cheesecake. Ever. And this particular, easy recipe for a classic cheesecake is...
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Corn Muffins
June 1, 2019
June is here! And by the 21st of June, summer will have officially started - now that sounds...
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One Tray Creamy Mushroom Pasta
May 28, 2019
A sheet pan meal is one thing any busy person can relate to. You throw everything in the pan, and ...
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Lag BaOmer Chocolate Mousse Dessert
May 21, 2019
This week we celebrate Lag BaOmer and I wanted to share a recipe to fit the holiday spirit. But I...
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Orange Creamsicle
May 14, 2019
Summer will be here very soon and it's already time to start thinking about how you’ll refresh...
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Marshmallow Mousse
May 6, 2019
Israel turns 71 this week(!) and to celebrate, I am sharing a festive marshmallow mousse recipe...
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Chocolate Filled Buns (Parve)
May 1, 2019
May is here and that means one thing, apart from spring being here (finally!), my blog...
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Passover Apple Crumble (non-dairy)
April 22, 2019
Apple crumble or apple crisp is a well-known and loved dessert. It’s comforting...
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Passover Pancakes
April 16, 2019
Breakfast during Passover can be challenging. If you and your kids want to change the routine...
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Passover Chocolate Coconut Balls (Parve)
April 9, 2019
Passover is the time we spend with our family and friends, while indulging...
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Maple Passover Cake (Parve)
April 1, 2019
Spring has sprung and Passover will be here in no time! Can you believe it? I feel...
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Pasta Salad
March 26, 2019
Purim is over and Passover is right around the corner. Every year you come up with new ideas...
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Vanilla Cake Trifle
March 19, 2019
I mentioned in my monthly newsletter that March is a month of celebration in my family...
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Spinach Hamantaschen
March 12, 2019
Purim is coming soon and I have already started to think about my mishloh manot...
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Savory Vegetable Tart
March 5, 2019
This impressive tart doesn't just look good, it also tastes very good! The design...
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Chocolate Hamantaschen
March 1, 2019
As you probably know, Purim (a Jewish holiday celebrating the saving of the Jewish...
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Cornmeal butter cookies
February 26, 2019
I love baking cookies, especially cookies that are easy to make. That’s why I’ve round...
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Buddha bowl
February 19, 2019
If you truly consider yourself a foodie, there is no way you haven’t heard about Buddha bowls. They are...
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Sweet Potato Tartlets (Mini Quiches)
February 12, 2019
I love baking and eating tarts, I don’t care whether its sweet or savory, as long as it has a crust and a filling,...
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Cottage Cheese Buns
February 5, 2019
Cottage cheese buns need just 5 ingredients (not including the garnish) and can be whipped up in 15 minutes! That sounds like heaven...
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Chocolate Cupcakes (non-dairy)
February 1, 2019
Are you still on track to fulfill all your New Year’s Resolutions? If the answer is yes, good...
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Parve Crustless Zucchini Quiche
January 29, 2019
Zucchini is one vegetable that works great in quiche. If you need a non-dairy kosher-parve version of zucchini...
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Chocolate Ganache
January 27, 2019
Ganache in French actually means silly/stupid or chump. In baking, ganache is a chocolatey cream made...
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Beer Bread
January 22, 2019
If you weren’t aware, there are different ways to consume beer other than drinking it. This easy and delicious...
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Vegan Whipped Cream
January 20, 2019
Since the vegan diet has become very popular, there are many innovative recipes...
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Sweet Potato Muffins
January 15, 2019
After watching Jamie Oliver create Sweet Potato Muffins, I was inspired...
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Tu BiShvat Fruitcake
January 8, 2019
As I mentioned in my monthly newsletter (if you’re not subscribed then what...
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Tofu Spring Rolls
January 3, 2019
Every year when January rolls around, everyone promises to themselves that they are going ...
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Fruit Sushi
January 1, 2019
Happy New Year! Man, it’s crazy to think that it’s already 2019. Time has just flown by! And...
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Cake Pops
December 26, 2018
An interesting name for a super delicious dessert? Count me in. Cake pops are crumbled cake with...
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20 Best Soup Recipes
December 18, 2018
Soup is a dish I crave all year around, yes even during summer! I turn on the AC and indulge...
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Raspberry Sour Cream Bread
December 11, 2018
Oh man, raspberry sour cream bread. Now this is a dessert many of my friends go...
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Candy Cane Cookies
December 6, 2018
These cute cookies look festive and taste great! For the holiday season, these candy cane...
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Bliss Balls
December 4, 2018
There’s nothing quite like the holidays. Everyone is running...
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Baked Latkes
November 26, 2018
Hanukkah is the holiday for fried food - hopefully that’s something that...
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Cornbread
November 19, 2018
Thanksgiving is about to hit us in no time and during this holiday...
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Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
October 30, 2018
A little over a year ago, I began this blog and my cinnamon roll recipe...
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Halloween Cookies
October 23, 2018
Halloween is such a fun holiday to celebrate, especially from a baking perspective...
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Nondairy Apple Tart
October 16, 2018
Apple pie or tart is usually made with butter. I had to create a nondairy version for a...
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Vegan Maple Whole Pear Cake
October 10, 2018
Fall is here and with it, we can expect apples, pears, and lots of pumpkin of course. In this post...
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Spiced Oat Cake
October 8, 2018
In this post, I am sharing two parts, one is a book review and the other is a recipe from the book!...
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Whole Wheat Challah
October 2, 2018
Challah bread is the bread Jewish people use during a Friday night...
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Coffee/ Matcha Tiramisu
September 27, 2018
You've heard the name and maybe you've even tasted this Italian dessert, but...
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Blackberry Cupcakes
September 20, 2018
Cupcakes are one dessert that everybody just loves and we’ll...
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Savory Muffins
September 13, 2018
Savory muffins are a great solution for an on-the-go breakfast or an idea for an easy...
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Lemon Bars
August 28, 2018
As far as refreshing desserts go, lemon bars are always at the top of the list. The...
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Mango Crumble
August 14, 2018
Mango is a great summer fruit and what's not to love? Their generally sweet taste...
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Vegan Ice Cream
August 7, 2018
Don't we all just crave ice cream now and again? Even when it's winter, nothing can...
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Fork Cookies
July 31, 2018
The name of these cookies actually has a simple origin, it's derived from the tool that helps...
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Alfajores - Dulce de leche sandwich cookies
July 24, 2018
These sweet and yummy cookies are my favorite! They were first made in Spain...
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Tomato Loaf
July 17, 2018
This tomato loaf recipe is very easy to make and is also very yummy. But you should know to...
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Matcha Coconut Cake
July 10, 2018
Thank you, mom, for teaching me this easy recipe! She never made it with matcha though...
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Garlic & Basil Rolls
July 3, 2018
Usually garlic bread comes as a side dish with your pizza delivery, or as a compensation if the delivery...
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Scones
June 26, 2018
While I am not British, nor have I actually been to England (yet!), but someone from a Facebook group asked me for...
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Vegan Zebra Cake
June 19, 2018
Zebra Cake might sound like a funny name but it's actually very tasty and is an easy to make cake with a cool...
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Individual crumb cheesecake
June 12, 2018
This dessert is very easy to make and it also looks very fancy so it'll deceive...
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Corn Patties
June 5, 2018
When I think about corn in my food, I start to feel a Mexican vibe and immediately I want...
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Sweet Potato Mini Pizzas
May 29, 2018
Who doesn't love pizza for lunch or dinner? I mean I might even eat it cold the next...
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Vegan Coconut Treats
May 22, 2018
Once again, I am sharing a recipe I already shared however this time it's in a vegan, parve...
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Festive Cheese Tart
May 15, 2018
Shavuot, the Jewish holiday, is almost here and during this holiday, we celebrate with a dairy meal. There are...
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Sparkling Vegan Sugar Cookies
May 8, 2018
You don't really need a reason to have a cookie, am I right? In this case, the sugar cookie recipe...
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Vegan Chocolate Truffles
May 1, 2018
If you have followed my blog for a while, you know I already shared a recipe for...
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Sauteed Mushrooms
April 24, 2018
This easy and quick recipe has become my favorite lately. In just a few minutes, and with only 5...
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Mug Cake
April 17, 2018
Now here is an idea for when you do not have time to bake but you still need some tasty treats ASAP....
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Chia Pudding
April 10, 2018
This is hardly a recipe; it is more of a quick win for an easy morning. You make it at night and in the morning that way you'll have your breakfast ready to go....
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Chocolate tour in zurich
April 3, 2018
In this post, there is actually no recipe but rather my story of a chocolate tour that I took in Zurich during a short vacation in December 2017. And guys,...
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Birthday Chocolate Cake
March 27, 2018
When I think about birthday cake, I immediately think of chocolate cake so this recipe is super chocolaty and has a...
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Passover Rolls
March 20, 2018
The Jewish holiday of Passover is coming up at the end of March and it has a traditional food habit, one that some might...
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24 Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
March 13, 2018
Are you the cook in the family? Chances are that you're very familiar with this situation: It’s almost dinner time...
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Seaweed Salad
March 6, 2018
Now here’s an idea of when you want to eat healthy but you’re looking for a change to that same old, regular salad...
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Beet Cake
February 27, 2018
Yes, I know the name of the recipe might sound weird - why would you use beet in a cake - well...
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Vegan Hamantaschen Cookies
February 20, 2018
The hamantaschen is a cookie or pastry with a filling, known for its triangular shape. It's a...
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Granola Cookies
February 12, 2018
The sweetest holiday around is almost here! We’re talking about Valentine's Day; a time of love...
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No-Knead Bread
February 6, 2018
I really loved the idea of not having to use a mixer machine to make bread and only 1 bowl to wash...
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Lentil Carrot Soup
January 30, 2018
You know those days when you are sick and need a comforting warm bowl of soup? That is what happened to me...
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Eggless Cream Brulee
January 23, 2018
The ingredients used for this recipe remind me of another known recipe in the Middl...
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Zoodles
January 16, 2018
There is tons of hype now around no carbs foods and Paleo diet, or even the cave man menu. So I d...
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French Toast
January 9, 2018
French toast is usually a breakfast treat and perfectly with jam or melted butter. Plus you ca...
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Challah Bread
January 2, 2018
Challah bread is traditional bread that’s whipped up for Friday evening dinners in the Jewish religion. You know the one; it looks...
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Bungled Negroni
December 26, 2017
What better way to ring in the New Year than with Negroni? Negroni is an Italian...
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Hot Cocoa
December 19, 2017
The holidays are and always will be family time, and what can be more indulging than a glass of hot cocoa...
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Holidays Canapés
December 12, 2017
With the holidays in full swing, it’s time to come up with a new, festive way to dine and celebrate with your family...
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Spinach Pastry
December 5, 2017
Christmas is right around the corner! And if you’re not too busy decorating and buying last minutes gifts...
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Crunchy Breadsticks
November 28, 2017
The most fun part of soup is dipping breadsticks in it. Don’t lie, you know...
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Tomato Soup
November 21, 2017
Ahem, “Winter is coming.” No, really it is and we’re not talking about...
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Carrot Cake
November 14, 2017
You will simply love this incredibly moist Carrot Cake with its...
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Green Smoothie Bowl
November 7, 2017
After having this smoothie bowl for breakfast, I really felt...
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Almond Cookies
October 24, 2017
Your friends just called and said they want to visit you at home; however you have nothing sweet at home to offer with a...
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Snowy Chocolate Cookies
October 11, 2017
Now that fall has arrived, it's time for cookies! And not just any cookies...
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Irish Soda Bread
September 26, 2017
Funny name perhaps but it’s super tasty and easy to make - so it’s pretty much a win-win...
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Granola
September 19, 2017
The tricky part when you buy granola is the fact that you never really know...
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Beet Buns
September 12, 2017
Don’t let the name scare you off! This Beet Bun recipe is perfect now that school is starting up again...
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Pancakes
September 5, 2017
Don’t deny it, but there is just nothing like delicious pancakes for breakfast...
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Green Pear Salad
August 24, 2017
After all the scrumptious cake and dessert recipes I post here, I wanted to write...
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Moscow Mule
August 20, 2017
Two words that may sound like music to your ears: adults only. That’s right, an easy cocktail...
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Chocolate Truffles
August 16, 2017
First of all, no one ever stops at just ~one~ truffle. And why would you?...
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Matcha Ice Tea
August 12, 2017
This is not just a recipe to me; it is quite literally the most amazing drink you can sip in the summertime...
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Chocolate Tart
August 8, 2017
A classic flavor that just about everyone loves. Furthermore, the dough is...
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Mango Cup Dessert
August 5, 2017
You’ll never have to worry about the hot summer days again, because I’ve got the perfect dessert...
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Nectarine Galette
July 29, 2017
Galette is a French name for a round cake. Ooh-la-la! There are many kinds of galettes...
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Lemon Raspberry Tart
July 20, 2017
As far as finger-licking tart is concerned, the lemon raspberry tart makes all other...
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Seaweed Snacks
July 15, 2017
While this recipe might sound anything but appealing, it’s time to offer you...
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Spelt bread
June 10, 2017
Baking bread is a challenge for every home baker. I love challenges!
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