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A type of bun or tart that is composed of a blend of flour, sugar, and milk, infused with currants, raisins, almonds, spices, and other similar ingredients. This confection is baked in a pie pan that has been lined with pastry and covered with a pastry crust.    

A dense soup made primarily from lamb or mutton and incorporating barley.  

A plant that is closely related to salsify, with roots that are commonly prepared in a similar manner. This particular plant is sometimes referred to as “Spanish oyster plant.”  

A decadent cinnamon roll crafted from yeast-raised dough that has been flattened and coated with a mixture of chopped nuts, brown sugar, and butter, then rolled tightly into a spiral shape, sliced, and baked. In certain instances, the baking pan may also be lined with nut meats and brown sugar.  

Prunes that have been gradually cooked until they become plump, their pits substituted with almonds, and each of them swathed in a dough consisting of flour, eggs, sugar, and white wine, then baked until they attain a golden-brown hue. Once baked, they are rolled in sugar and grated chocolate. This delicacy is known as “locksmith’s…

A small cookie made of almonds, with a finger-like shape, deep-fried in oil, and dusted with powdered sugar.  

A chilled soup comprising of sorrel (known as schav), onions, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs. Once it has been thoroughly chilled, it is served with a dollop of sour cream as a finishing touch.  

A dessert that originated in Europe, consisting of meringue baked in a spring-form pan or arranged in layers, then garnished with fruit and whipped cream. This sweet treat is an enduring favorite among many.  

A pear-shaped Mozzarella that has been smoked, displaying a smooth, ivory appearance. It is frequently consumed in slices, but can also be employed in cooking.  

Thin, small pieces of meat, typically sourced from veal. Nevertheless, the widespread usage of the term “veal scaloppini” pertains to these thin slices in a sauce infused with wine, tomatoes, and various seasonings.