Nava
Mahalabi a Mediterranean milk pudding
I have such wonderful memories of the short time I spent growing up in Israel. I will never forget going to Bat Yam Beach in the summer...
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Nava
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Last minute Orange chicken
We went to celebrate Christmas in Wagga Wagga with my stepsons, their better halves and kids and it was lovely we got to spend time...
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Nava
- Mar 11
- 3 min
Puff pastry swirls
I have gained so much weight, and as close as I feel to all you wonderful ppl, I’m too embarrassed to tell you how much! And let me tell...
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Nava
- Mar 4
- 4 min
Hamantachen
Happy purim to those who celebrate Happy Purim to all who celebrate. For those of you who are thinking Happy what? let me fill you in....
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Nava
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Home made Ricotta cheese
Did some one say cheese! I only order one of two things for breakfast, sourdough toast with poached eggs, avocado, mushrooms and spinach,...
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Nava
- Feb 18
- 1 min
2 ingredients bagels
With Sesame seeds, Zaatar or Nigela seeds, Why not all three! I don’t know who came up with this recipe or how long it’s been around for...
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Nava
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Diamond shape pastry filled with apples
Pastry diamonds filled with delicious apple filling Makes 12 These babies are so delicious, you’ll be putting them away faster than a...
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Nava
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Cottage cheese mousse
Cottage cheese chocolate mousse, to post or not to post, that is the question. I made this cottage cheese chocolate mousse because I...
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Nava
- Jan 27
- 4 min
zucchini and rice loaf
I have just finished writing the recipe and method for this delectable dish and if someone makes it and doesn’t share a photo (I want...
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Nava
- Jan 21
- 4 min
Home made Mascarpone cheese
Mascarpone cheese I would like to take a moment to thank Italy for inventing Macarpone cheese. This creamy and supremely rich cheese is...
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Nava
- Jan 6
- 4 min
Baklava Cheese cake, I beg your puddin’?
While I’m a cakeaholic in general, cheesecake is my true love. I prefer it baked but I’ll eat it any way you make it. I love searching...
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Nava
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Chiachino
Happy 2023 I hope everyone is ready to face the day. If not, I have a delicious pick-me-up for you to wake up to: a scrumptious jar of...
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Nava
- Dec 28, 2022
- 4 min
Coconut bites
Happy Thursday, my gorgeous friends. Another year has come to an end and as I look back with a heart full of gratitude I can’t believe...
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Nava
- Dec 23, 2022
- 2 min
Sweet potato salad
Hello my fellow chefs, I'm sure you are all very busy this time of the year and there is always last minute things to do/buy. I wanted to...
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Nava
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Nutty, poppy seed cake
Nutty, poppy seed cake Dairy free Good morning peeps, I had a lovely time with the family in Wagga Wagga. Graduation was very moving and...
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Nava
- Dec 2, 2022
- 4 min
Mille-feuille
Good morning my lovelies and a warm welcome to all the newcomers to Nava’s kitchen. So glad you decided t join us. Please feel free to...
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Nava
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
O.J. Chia pudding to start the day
Orange chia pudding Makes 2 large jars I feel like I have been feeding you too much cake lately and I feel bad about that, so I decided...
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Nava
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
Happy birthday Eve
Hi and happy Sunday everyone. I posted images of a few cakes I haven't posted yet and I asked my tribe which one they would like me to...
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Nava
- Nov 18, 2022
- 5 min
It's a wrap!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your heartfelt warm wishes. I feel so loved and I really appreciate your comments. They warmed my...
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Nava
- Nov 5, 2022
- 3 min
Zucchini and feta tart without the crust
Zucchini and feta tart without the crust Hello my fellow master chefs, I hope you are getting some vitamin D from the lovely sunny...
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Nava
- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
No panic poached pears in wine
Happy Sunday ppl, The weather has been glorious this weekend, I made sure I was out soaking in the sunshine. I made delicious poached...
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Nava
- Oct 22, 2022
- 3 min
Crispy Persian Rice
I had some friends over for lunch the other day and i made Tachin, and by the time i finished cooking i was too tired to take photos. ...
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Nava
- Oct 15, 2022
- 3 min
Gluten free pear and almond cake
Hi everyone, So sorry for not posting, I do have ALOT of recipes to share, I have been super busy and i'm getting married so it's a...
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Nava
- Sep 28, 2022
- 1 min
Wishing everyone well over the fast
. This has to be the BEST marble cake I’ve ever made! For breaking the fast. This psychedelic delight is light and fluffy, with its...
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Nava
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
Penne Puttanesca
Hi Everyone I hope everyone is well, and for those of you who have been slaving over the stove for the Jewish New Year, I hope you are...
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Nava
- Sep 9, 2022
- 1 min
Labne dip topping
Labneh dip topping Ingredients labneh dip (see Labneh recipe on Nava’s kitchen website) ¼ - 1/3 cup olive oil 1 medium purple onion...
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Nava
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
Chocolate and raspberry tart
I was banned by my family from ever making this delicious chocolate and berry tart again. “It’s irresistible,” they complained. “It’s the...
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Nava
- Aug 29, 2022
- 3 min
Home made Labneh
Growing up in Israel, Labneh was one of the many white cheeses we had in our fridge. I love Israeli cheeses because they’re low in fat,...
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Nava
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Cafe de Paris butter
If there is one thing I’ve learnt at cooking school, it is that the French LOVE their butter! They put it on everything and I mean...
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Nava
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
No bake dulce de leche cake
I made this cake for last week’s Friday night dinner, it’s by far the most decadent cake I have ever made, and I honestly thought...
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Nava
- Aug 20, 2022
- 2 min
Walnut and caramel tea cake
Caramel walnut tea cake This is the perfect afternoon teacake. Actually, it’s the perfect breakfast, brunch, and afternoon teacake. And...
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Nava
- Aug 16, 2022
- 2 min
Super greens pasta
My partner and I were visiting the gorgeous Karin Broek in Yarra Junction, that’s in Victoria for all the city sleekers. Karin is my...
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Nava
- Aug 12, 2022
- 1 min
Happy birthday boss
Happy birthday to my boss. She laughs that I call her boss, Paula doesn’t have a bossy bone in her body, but I love having her as my...
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Nava
- Aug 10, 2022
- 6 min
Happy birthday Sandy
Dearest Sandy, The wise sages all say you only ever live in the present moment there is no past and no future in reality. And I think...
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Nava
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
Chocolate overnight oats with chia pudding
These overnight chocolate oats and Vanilla chia pudding are the BEST and they are VEGAN I want to say sorry for neglecting my vegan chefs...
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Nava
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Home made Mayonaise
Home made mayonnaise They made us make mayonnaise at school and I was terrified! I have heard that it’s really hard to make. The...
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Nava
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
Orange and Almond, flourless cake
Hello my beautiful friends. I hope today brings you joy and I have a love story I wanted to share with you. It’s short and sweet with a...
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Nava
- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
One bowl cheese cake
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all doing well and are keeping dry and warm. I am so excited to share something new with you. I can’t believe...
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Nava
- Jul 10, 2022
- 2 min
Mediterranean Beef stew with dates and lime juice.
When I think of this dish I think of the song by Tina Turner, “you’re simply the BEST, you’re better than all the rest, you’re better...
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Nava
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
Not your classic Pumpkin soup
Hellllo my beautiful, gorgeous, adorable master chefs. Boy, have I missed you! As you know my son got married in Israel and the whole...
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Nava
- May 20, 2022
- 5 min
Red velvet cake and Happy birthday Ben
Good morning my friends, How have you all been feeling with this freezing weather? I hope you’re nice and dry and are keeping warm under...
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Nava
- May 4, 2022
- 5 min
Caramel mud cake
Hello to all you wonderful chefs, I am so sorry it has been sooo long but i have been busy with preparations for my nephews wedding and...
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Nava
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Baked Crispy crusted Mustard Chicken
Happy Fridays, my friends, I am still settling into my new place, hence my once-a-week post. I promise I will post more often as soon as...
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Nava
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Halva Marble cake
Halva marblish cake Hi everyone and happy Friday to all you wonderful bakers. I marvel at tahini it’s so versatile, you can eat it just...
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Nava
- Mar 25, 2022
- 3 min
Amazing Chicken Curry
Chicken curry Indian food has to be one of my favourite things to eat (munch, gobble, devour). I love everything Indian, I love the...
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Nava
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
Rez Bel Fool
Hi everyone, It has been a bumpy ride for the last few months, but all things pass and i'm ready to rock and roll again. I have lots of...
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Nava
- Feb 5, 2022
- 4 min
Raspberry and lemon tart
Happy Saturday everyone. Raspberry and lemon tart with lemon posset As most of you know I love experimenting and exploring with food, but...
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Nava
- Jan 26, 2022
- 3 min
Chicken Stuffed rice paper roll
Hi Everyone, I made this gem a while a go and I can’t believe I forgot about it. Luckily I have found it and I am so happy to share it...
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Nava
- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
Almond Berry Cake
I have been doing a lot of emotional eating in the last three weeks, which has been getting me down because my waist line is getting...
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Nava
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
zen, summer salad
Zen, summer salad Hi guys, Summer has finally decided to live up to it's reputation and the weather has been super hot. And when the...
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