Sambousak is a filled fried turnover from the Iraqi cuisine (notice the similarity to the Indian samosa.) Traditional fillings include […]
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Tahini orange thumbprint cookies
Tahini cookies have become a favorite in Israel in the last ten years or so. They’re simple, quick and full […]
Date maamoul (filled cookies)
Maamoul are Arab filled cookies that come in different shapes and fillings. The flat round shaped Maamoul is filled with […]
Rice paper feta & green onion burekas
In this recipe, a Turkish pastry, the borek, takes an Asian turn, using rice paper instead of the classic phyllo dough, […]
Whole roasted cauliflower in dukkah
The roasted whole cauliflower craze, as announced by the NY Times, was started in Israel by celebrity chef Eyal Shani. […]
Harissa
Harissa is a Tunisian pepper paste, spicy and full of flavor. Although it’s available to purchase at many supermarkets these […]
Grilled eggplant and tomato salad
A Turkish inspired grilled salad of eggplant and tomato, pepper and onion, a match made in heaven.
Strawberry in pomegranate & arak soup
Fresh strawberries swim in a cold sweet-tart pomegranate soup (Or better yet, make it alcoholic by adding a little Arak, […]
Halva and Chocolate babka
In 2018, Bon Appetit magazine declared that babka is the new bagel, meaning it is finely making its way to […]
Rainbow trout over tomato, beans and arak salad
The tomato, cannellini beans and arak salad is excellent on its own. Use any fish fillet with skin on. Arak […]