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Israeli BBQ Sirloin skewers
Balkan, Israeli, Main course, Turkish, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Sirloin shishlik with dried apricot

Shishlik or shashlik are skewers of meat chunks that come originally from Turkey, but spread all over the Balkan and […]

muhammara
Appetizers, Arab, Dips, pickles and relishes, Syrian, Tu BiShvat, Turkish, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Syrian red pepper and walnut dip (muhammara)

Muhammara is a roasted red pepper and walnut dip that is likely originated from Syria, although it is now popular […]

Imam Bayildi stuffed eggplant
Appetizers, Sukkot, Turkish, Vegetables

Imam Bayildi, Turkish stuffed eggplant

Imam Bayildi (literally, the Imam swooned) is a popular Turkish dish of stuffed eggplant with tomato and onion. There are […]

ashura noah's pudding for Tu Bishvat
Breakfast, Desserts, Greek, Sephardi, Tu BiShvat, Turkish

Ashura (Noah’s pudding) for Tu BiShvat

Growing up in Israel, celebrating Tu BiShvat was very intuitive. In Jewish tradition, Tu BiShvat marks the New Year of […]

Pickled stuffed eggplant in jar
Dips, pickles and relishes, Israeli, Sephardi, Turkish

Pickled stuffed eggplant

 Pickling small stuffed eggplants is a method that spreads from Syria, to turkey, Bukhara and more. Some variations use salted […]

Stuffed eggplant with lamb, tomato, pomegranate molasses and tamarind
Main course, Persian, Shabbat, Sukkot, Turkish, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Eggplant stuffed with lamb, pomegranate and tamarind

Originally a Turkish recipe, my version here has a strong Persian influence by using pomegranate molasses and tamarind.

Mercimek köftesi Turkish lentil and bulgar patties
Appetizers, Grains & Legumes, Tisha B'Av, Turkish

Turkish lentil and bulgar patties (Mercimek köftesi)

Lentil dishes are common for time of mourning, like shiva and Tisha B’Av. Their round shape symbolizes the circle of […]

Manoras Turkish Passover matzo with feta and egg
Breakfast, Kitniyot (legume) free, Passover, Turkish

Manoras – Turkish matzo with cheese and eggs

Here’s a recipe that comes from the Turkish-Jewish community, that I’ve learned about thanks to the wonders of the many […]

Bumuelos, Sephardi matzo and cheese Patties
Appetizers, Breakfast, Kitniyot (legume) free, Passover, Pastries & Breads, Sephardi, Turkish

Bumuelos, Sephardi matzo and cheese Patties

Bumuelos, or burmuleos, are fritters from the Sephardi cuisine, from Turkey and the Balkan, that are likely to be originated […]

Fried eggplant in roasted tomato
Appetizers, Israeli, Salads, Shabbat, Turkish, Vegetables, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Roasted eggplant in tomato and Serrano

 There are many versions of eggplant salads in the Israeli repertoire, coming from Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, the Levant and more.  […]