Foul mudammas (or ful medames, or foul) is an Egyptian stew of cooked small dried fava beans with lemon juice, […]
Recipes
Turkish lentil and bulgar patties (Mercimek köftesi)
Lentil dishes are common for time of mourning, like shiva and Tisha B’Av. Their round shape symbolizes the circle of […]
lentils and rice (mejadra)
The fast of Tisha B’Av commemorates multiple tragedies in the Jewish history. The destructions of the first and second temples, […]
Georgian cheese and egg pastry (Adjaruli Khachapuri)
Khachapuri is a general name for a family of Georgian cheese stuffed pastries. Boat shaped Adjaruli khachapuri may be the […]
Meringue cream cake
Back in the 70’s and 80’s, this cake of shortbread bottom, instant-coffee-flavored cream and meringue on top was the fanciest […]
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 […]
Fried cauliflower
This is a simple dish, poor man’s food, but it’s so full of flavor and the contrast between the tender […]
Roasted salmon with preserved lemon & olives salsa
Preserved lemon works really well in most fish dishes, roasted salmon included. And as if the lemon’s bold flavor is […]
Zucchini latkes
One of my family’s all time favorites, these latkes are full of flavor and are a great way to use […]
Raw zucchini salad with yogurt dressing
A very refreshing salad, that’s ideal for the cook who can’t stand the heat in the kitchen… Adapted from my […]