From my grandmother’s Iraqi kitchen, fried potato patties filled with ground beef that she used to make every Hanukkah. The […]
Kitniyot (legume) free
Passover recipes without legume or rice
Yam, kale and quinoa salad
(Also known at my home as the salad I cooked for President Obama)
New tzimmes
A new take on ashkenazi tzimmes, with heavy Persian influence. The rainbow carrots are roasted in pomegranate molasses and honey (both […]
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 […]
Tunisian fish in spicy sauce (chraimeh)
Chaimeh is a classic recipe from the Tunisian cuisine, and a favorite among Israelis of all origins. This dish is […]
Khoresht fesenjan – Persian chicken, pomegranate and walnut stew
Khoresht fesenjan is one of the most beloved stews from the Persian cuisine. Walnut with pomegranate is a classic Persian […]
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 […]
Ashkenazi Passover board
It’s hard not to get inspired by all those over-the-top cheese and chocolate boards on social media in the last […]
Chopped liver
I can’t think of anything more indulgent, more comforting, than freshly made, still warm, chopped liver on a slice of […]
Pre-Seder nosh: cold beet borscht
There are many advantages to making your own chrein (which is, for those who missed out on their Jewish education, […]