Cherry Millefeuille with Crème Pâtissière
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.
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!
Citrus Roasted Stuffed Seabass
Prep time: 30 mins | Cooking time: 2h 10m Seabass served whole, stuffed with Leek, Tarragon & Fennel Inspired by the Simanim, the symbolic foods eaten at Rosh Hashana, this zingy fish course is full of refreshing aniseed and citrus flavours, beautifully balanced with the delicate fish. A perfect starter for the New Year, it […]
Roasted Grape and Camembert Ramekins
Prep time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 10 minutes Delicious sweet and savoury pots of joy! These nut-topped ramekins filled with camembert and grapes are the perfect Tu B’av treat. Tu B’Av, the fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Av, is a day of celebration, gladness and rejoicing. It marks the end of the […]
Easy No-Bake Tiramisu
Serves 6-8 Prep time: 15-20 mins | Chill time: 30-60 mins This dairy tiramisu is sweet and decadent but so, so easy to make and sure to be a huge hit with family and friends of all ages! This recipe was featured as part of our recent ‘Flavours of Italy’ collaboration with Valour Lifestyle*(@valour_lifestyle), and […]
Tuna Steak with Lemon Gremolata and Smashed Potatoes
Serves 4 Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 1 hour This beautifully fresh and citrusy tuna recipe with zingy lemon gremolata is perfect for summer afternoons and al fresco dining. This healthy, wholesome dish is ideal for the nine days or perhaps a relaxed Shavuot lunch with friends. This recipe was featured as part […]
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 […]
