Tabbouleh is an Arab salad from the Levant, and it is always based on fine bulgur and plenty of chopped […]
Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Middle Eastern lamb and pistachio kebab
Kebab (or kifteh) is probably the most popular dish to grill in the Middle East. No wonder, as the ground […]
Turkish delight bars
Slices of Turkish delight (loqhum) are baked on top of shortbread cookie. The bright red rose flavored variety looks the […]
Israeli Krembo: chocolate coated marshmallow treat
Krembo is a treat that’s popular in Israel during winter. It consists of a plain cookie that’s topped with a […]
Eggplant & cheese sambousak (Abouelafia style)
Every time I visit Israel I simply can’t stop admiring the food. The creative chefs of Tel Aviv; the more […]
Moroccan carrot salad
A classic and well loved Moroccan salad, here with a little twist, using tamarind paste for extra intense flavor.
Goat cheese knaffeh with arak syrup, served with labneh ice cream
Knaffeh is a traditional Arab sweet pastry made with layers of shredded phyllo dough (kadaifi) and sweet cheese (jibn, has […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]