Poppy seed is the main ingredient in this cake, as evident from its dark color. The combination of poppy seed […]
Israeli
Hasidic challah (i.e. water challah)
Hasidic challah (known in the U.S. as water challah) has no eggs and very little fat. It is a vegan, […]
Israeli Krembo: chocolate coated marshmallow treat
Krembo is a treat that’s popular in Israel during winter. It consists of a plain cookie that’s topped with a […]
Hanukkah cheese board
Cheese boards are not only fun, they are the perfect carte blanche to inspire creativity. And our theme for today? […]
Gravlax, leek and alfalfa sprouts
Make gravlax according to this recipe, and use it in this refreshing salad.
Eggplant & cheese sambousak (Abouelafia style)
Every time I visit Israel I simply can’t stop admiring the food. The creative chefs of Tel Aviv; the more […]
New tzimmes
A new take on ashkenazi tzimmes, with heavy Persian influence. The rainbow carrots are roasted in pomegranate molasses and honey (both […]
What our grandmothers said we should eat before and after the fast
Yes, we need to plan what to eat even when we fast. For many, Jewish holidays are about food. Even […]
Pickled stuffed eggplant
Pickling small stuffed eggplants is a method that spreads from Syria, to turkey, Bukhara and more. Some variations use salted […]
Cauliflower and cheese pashtida (kugel)
Israelis love pashidot (plurals of pashtida, which is a crustless pie, or a casserole, or simply put, kugel.) They make […]