Since Passover arrives in spring, it is customary to incorporate many spring vegetables on the Seder meal. Stuffing artichoke bottoms […]
Shabbat
Israeli style pita bread
The history of flat bread starts around the year 4,000 BC in Egypt. And at this point in history, some […]
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 […]
Persian rice
Persian rice is known everywhere for how good it is, and the secret to a good Persian rice is the […]
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 […]
Persian chickpea & chicken matzo ball soup (Gondi)
Gondi are dumplings of chickpea flour and ground chicken from the Persian cuisine that are very popular among Jews. The […]
Chopped liver
I can’t think of anything more indulgent, more comforting, than freshly made, still warm, chopped liver on a slice of […]
Ashkenazi cholent – Shabbat overnight stew
When I was growing up in Israel, every shabbat afternoon was spent at my Polish grandmother’s, Rachel. As we sat […]
Moroccan chickpea and meat Shabbat stew (adafina/s’heena)
Moroccan and Tunisian adafina (or dafina, t’feena, s’heena, s’cheena) is a dish of chickpea, meat and vegetables that is cooked […]
Yemenite overnight pastry rolls (jachnun)
In 2023, Tel Aviv celebrated its first ever Jachnun Festival. Celebrity pastry chefs, jachnun joints and hungry crowds gathered at […]