Back in the 70’s and 80’s, this cake of shortbread bottom, instant-coffee-flavored cream and meringue on top was the fanciest […]
Holidays
Recipes for Jewish and Israeli holidays
Eggplant in vinegar and olive oil
This recipe from the Balkans has many variations, with different herbs, with bell peppers, and different types of vinegar. Here’s […]
Roasted salmon with preserved lemon & olives salsa
Preserved lemon works really well in most fish dishes, roasted salmon included. And as if the lemon’s bold flavor is […]
Zucchini latkes
One of my family’s all time favorites, these latkes are full of flavor and are a great way to use […]
White beans with tomato and arak
The little arak added to the classic combo of white beans and tomato goes a long way, adding a kick […]
Pita, tomato and sumac salad (fattoush)
Fattoush is a Palestinian and Lebanese poor-man dish, using old pita bread to make a simple salad more filling, just […]
Okra, oregano and feta salad on tomato gazpacho
A spring to summer salad, when okra and tomatoes are at their peak (although it’s fine to use frozen okra.) […]
Ceviche-tabbouleh salad
Two summer favorites, one South American, the other Arab, are mixed here for one fun salad. And in a very […]
Grilled pita with kebab (arayes)
Arayes is a Lebanese and Palestinian street food of grilled pita bread that stuffed in lamb kebab mixture and served […]
Fish kebab with artichoke and fava bean
Spring is a wonderful time, if only for fresh artichoke and fava bean. Stuffed artichoke bottoms, with either ground meat […]