This recipe is influenced by traditional the Persian cuisine’s use of sour pomegranate syrup in cooking, adding a sweet Iraqi […]
Author: Vered Guttman
Ladino in the air, Sephardi foods on the table
Another month, another mouthwatering potluck for Washington’s group of Ladino-speaking Jews: Lilian Katz has brought her kuajado di spinaka, a […]
Beet, tomato and pomegranate salad
To make this Persian inspired salad even easier to prepare, use pre-roasted beets and peeled pomegranate seeds, available in many […]
Tilapia and Pomegranate Ceviche
The Sephardi tradition for Rosh Hashanah includes multiple symbolic blessings over a variety of small dishes. This not only provides a nice […]
Rosh Hashanah Seder Blessings (Yehi Ratzon)
Symbolic prayers for Rosh Hashanah seder, also known as Yehi Ratzones, named after the beginning of each blessing.
Swiss chard kifteh (latkes)
A classic recipe from the Sephardi cuisine, these kifteh are part of the Rosh Hashanah blessing table and Passover fare […]
Leek kifteh (kiftikas de prasa)
Excellent with or without meat, these latkes are hard to resist, especially hot straight out of the pan, so hide them well until dinner.
Your Guide to the Symbolic Foods of the Rosh Hashanah Seder
The Yehi Ratzon blessings, which have their roots in the Babylonian Talmud, have been rising in popularity in modern Israel. Here are the foods that will add meaning to your holiday meal.
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 […]
Why Israeli falafel 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 […]