The little arak added to the classic combo of white beans and tomato goes a long way, adding a kick […]
Grains & Legumes
Homemade falafel
For a true Israeli experience make your own falafel and serve in a pita spread with hummus. Add Arab chopped […]
Persian rice
Persian rice is known everywhere for how good it is, and the secret to a good Persian rice is the […]
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 […]
Egg Noodles with poppy seeds and walnut
The pasta dish is a savory take on a Hungarian noodle dish with either poppy seed or walnut and sugar. […]
Persian beef, herb, kidney bean and dried lime stew (ghormeh sabzi)
To make this delicious stew vegan, just omit the beef from the recipe and replace water with vegetable or vegan […]
Lentil and kale soup
A healthy and tasty twist on the classic soup results a velvety deep flavored dish.
Middle Eastern rice with noodles
This simple method of cooking rice is popular around the Levant. My Iraqi grandmother used to start with making a […]
This Sukkot, Celebrate the Fall Harvest With Stuffed Squash
The Festival of Tabernacles is about showing the bounty of the year’s final harvest. In the United States, squash are a classic symbol of that.
Butternut Squash and Rice Salad with Feta and Sumac
This wonderful salad is inspired by the late Orna and Ella bistro in Tel Aviv.