Adobo-Coffee Crusted Tuna Steak
This main course, originally crafted as part of a 3-course Shavuot menu, but perfectly delicious all year round, reflects the bitter-sweet nature of Shavuot itself. Though we received the Torah on this day, we also lost the first tablets in the aftermath of the golden calf debacle. Unlike Simchat Torah, when we dance with joy, on Shavuot night we stay awake, immersed in study—grappling with the gift we were given and lost.
Savoury Cheesecake with Confit tomatoes
we’ve decided to shake up the cheesecake tradition. Inspired by the growing trend of beginning the Shavuot meal with cheesecake—before moving on to a meaty feast—we’ve created a savoury cheesecake starter as the showstopping opener to this year’s three-course menu.
Limonana Cheesecake
Lemon and mint drinks are refreshing, delicious and have been consumed across the Middle East for centuries. However, you might be surprised to know that the Limonana we know and love today, often referred to as the national drink of Israel and served everywhere from street corners to supermarkets, only gained real popularity in the country during the 1990s, and was originally part of an advertising prank!
Cheesecake Pastry Torah Scrolls
Our cream cheese-filled puff pastry Torah scrolls are a great way to celebrate the tradition of eating dairy at Shavuot, and reminding others about the real Shavuot celebration – the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Receiving the Torah on Shavuot directly correlates with the Children of Israel receiving the laws of Kashrut, and […]
Mini Baked Cheesecakes
Makes 8 mini (10cm / 4″) Cheesecakes or 1 large (23cm / 9”) ‘New York Style’ Baked Cheesecake Prep time: 30 mins | Cooking time: approx 30 mins Let’s talk about “The Cheesecake Festival” Shavuot, widely known as “the cheesecake festival” actually plays a pivotal role in the story of the Jewish people. More than […]
