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Month: July 2018

food in Israel

Street food in Israel

You might be one of the lucky half-a-million tourists who will visit Israel this summer. In that case, I’d like […]

Feature story, food in Israel, Israeli

Why Israeli falafel sandwich is, well, Israeli

What is the most Israeli food? You’re probably thinking of falafel. And you’re probably right, assuming that the question has […]

Appetizers, Arab, Kitniyot (legume) free, Passover

Eajeh/arouq herb omelette

  A green, chopped herb omelette, sometimes prepared as latkes, comes from the Levantine and Iraqi cuisines, where it is […]

Dips, pickles and relishes, Israeli, Kitniyot (legume) free, Passover, Salads

Israeli avocado salad

  Found on many Israeli breakfast or dinner tables, this salad is traditionally spread over a slice of bread. And […]

Appetizers, Dips, pickles and relishes, Greek

Labneh and watercress tzatziki

  A Greek classic gets a Middle Eastern touch. Labneh is a sour, thick, strained yogurt cheese, and can be found […]

Appetizers, Arab, Dips, pickles and relishes, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Tahini dip

  This sauce is wonderful on its own, as long as the tahini you’re using is of good quality. Simply […]

Appetizers, Iraqi, Israeli, Kitniyot (legume) free, Passover, Vegetables

Fried eggplant in lemon and mint

  Simple fried eggplant is a classic Iraqi delight, and when done right, is one of the best dishes on […]

Arab, Breakfast, Feature story, Israeli, Kitniyot (legume) free, Passover, Salads, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Israeli/Arab chopped vegetable salad

Here’s a great idea to adopt: Eat more Israeli/Arab salad. Just to emphasize some of the benefits of eating Israeli/Arab […]