Category Archives: Holidays & Parties

Stuffed Prunes with Nuts and Cream

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One of my childhood faves - prunes stuffed with nuts and whipping cream, so tasty! You can use juice instead of wine if making for kids (or if you just prefer). This dessert can be served on one large plate or in small cups for each of your guest. Instead of whipping cream try with sour cream mixed with...
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Easter

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Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays with a great variety of traditions. It was one of my favorite holidays as a child with delicious food and sweet treats. Besides being tied to Christianity it also coincides to the coming of spring and many traditions and symbols actually come from old pagan traditions.One tradition everyone thinks of...
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Carrots Tzimmes with Raisins and Prunes

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Tzimmes is a Jewish dish, sweet stew typically made from carrots and dried fruits. It's cooked slow at low heat, and even if it's simple dish, still considered is a great delicacy. Tzimmes has many variations, usually prepared mostly from carrots, but there are also versions using potatoes, beans, and even with the addition of meat. You can also add...
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Layered Pear Tart with Chocolate

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This turned even more delicious than I expected! The chocolate in this dessert balances out the fruitiness of the pears and crisp dough. Its very similar to a chocolate croissant with pears. You can use dark or milk chocolate depending on your taste. If you don't like it so sweet, you can add lemon or orange juice into the...
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Stuffed Baked Prunes in Bacon

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Easy and tasty appetizer. I used Jarlsberg cheese but you can use any other cheese of your choice  and instead of walnuts you can use toasted almonds. The bacon juices balance the sweetness and make it a hearty appetizer, great with white wine or a tapas party!...
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Lemon Madeleine

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Madeleine cookies are one of my family's favorite desserts. They are not very cheap in the store and kids eat these cookies so quick. But it's actually really simple to make and they turn out so much better than store bought. Plus its easy to add different flavors. The only problem is you need to have a madeleine mold,...
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Meatballs with Cashews, Bananas and Curry

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Very original idea for meatballs and it's so delicious! If the stuffing is too wet, add a slice of dry bread. Serve with mango chutney or 'Tkemali'- Georgian name for the cherry plum, as well as a sauce made of cherry plums. The flavor of the sauce varies between sweet and pungently tart....
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