To save time, and frankly, on calories too, the recipe calls for boneless and skinless chicken cuts. Those do not […]
Passover
Khenagi, Georgian walnut matzo balls
Khenagi are Georgian matzo balls made with matzo meal, ground walnuts, onion and eggs and cooked in chicken broth. These […]
Chicken, potato and eggplant in pomegranate and date syrup
This recipe is influenced by traditional the Persian cuisine’s use of sour pomegranate syrup in cooking, adding a sweet Iraqi […]
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.
Eajeh/arouq herb omelette
A green, chopped herb omelette, sometimes prepared as latkes, comes from the Levantine and Iraqi cuisines, where it is […]
Israeli avocado salad
Found on many Israeli breakfast or dinner tables, this salad is traditionally spread over a slice of bread. And […]
Fried eggplant in lemon and mint
Simple fried eggplant is a classic Iraqi delight, and when done right, is one of the best dishes on […]
Israeli/Arab chopped vegetable salad
Here’s a great idea to adopt: Eat more Israeli/Arab salad. Just to emphasize some of the benefits of eating Israeli/Arab […]
Tomato shakshuka
There’s one staple that requires cooking, but still fits summer dinners (or brunches) really well, and that is shakshuka. Shakshuka […]