Pastelikos are a type of borek, filled pastries that originate from the Ottoman Empire and have been popular ever since […]
Appetizers
Homemade falafel
For a true Israeli experience make your own falafel and serve in a pita spread with hummus. Add Arab chopped […]
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, […]
Bumuelos, Sephardi matzo and cheese Patties
Bumuelos, or burmuleos, are fritters from the Sephardi cuisine, from Turkey and the Balkan, that are likely to be originated […]
Savory hamantaschen
Purim is all about the sweets. After all, what could be better than celebrating the saving of the Jewish people […]
Beet & beet-greens chips
If you love beets, you’ll enjoy these colorful, easy and yummy snack. What I love about this recipe, is that […]
Roasted eggplant in tomato and Serrano
There are many versions of eggplant salads in the Israeli repertoire, coming from Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, the Levant and more. […]
Celery root and Swiss chard pashtida (kugel)
In Israel we would’ve called it Pashtida. Kugel, casserole, or spoon bread sounds as good.