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Ben Siman Tov is a chef, baker, cookbook author, and founder of Buba Bureka and Eat Small Plates Catering. Alongside his wife and creative partner, Zikki, he shares the recipes, traditions, and kitchen adventures that make their way to their family table.

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10-Minute PB&J Donut Holes

YASSS recipes #31: Light and quick sour cream donut holes filled with peanut butter and covered in a fruity sugar that melts on your tongue like jam.

FRIDAY CHALLAH SCHNITZEL SANDWICH

YASSS recipes #30: Crispy schnitzel, fried eggplant, spicy matbucha, pickles, and tahini packed into homemade mini sesame challah. Friday classic!

Blueberry Lemon Rolls

YASSS Recipes #29: Think cinnamon rolls, but filled with blueberry jam and bright lemon curd. Honestly, one of the best rolls I’ve ever made! 🫐🍋

S'mores Pop-Tarts

YASSS recipes #28: one of the most American summer dessert, stuffed into a pop-tart, made with my friend Zach Neman. Save this one for the weekend!

Strawberry Cheesecake Brioche Buns

YASSS recipes #27: Brioche buns stuffed with cheesecake and sumac-macerated strawberries, crumble and all. I'm in love!

Moroccan Lamb Cigars (with Filo You Make From Scratch)

YASSS recipes #26: crispy, spiced lamb rolled in filo dough you make yourself, in a pan, in minutes.

Fresh Corn Cornbread Focaccia with Blackberries

YASSS recipes #25: A true hybrid of cornbread and focaccia, made with fresh corn juice and cornmeal, then finished with jammy blackberries and crispy, olive-oil-soaked edges.

Returning to the Dough

YASSS recipes #24: Jerusalem Bagel Sourdough Bread + finding focus again through bread, fermentation, and the craft I know best.

Panna Cotta with Lemon Curd & Blackberries

YASSS recipes #23: Cold, creamy, bright, and everything I want summer dessert to be.

Honeycomb & Cornflake Ice Cream Sandwiches

YASSS recipes #22: Honeycomb ice cream between chewy cornflake and toasted coconut cookies. This one is all about the texture.