My great-aunt Victoria (Toya) Levy was an incredible woman. Born in Baghdad in 1922, she moved to Israel with her […]
Recipes
Chicken liver stuffed matzo balls
Matzo balls, the beloved Ashkenazi dumplings, need no introduction here. This version, which I’ve seen first in Israel, is stuffed […]
Corn pashtida (casserole)
Corn casserole is an easy summer meal on its own. It’s a member of the israeli family of pashtidot (pashtida […]
Brandied peaches
Brandied peaches present a classic way to preserve this summer fruit for a long period. They are delicious served over […]
Dill pickles
Dill pickles are Ashkenazi, New York style pickled cucumbers in vinegar and salt, garlic and dill. I prefer these after […]
Syrian red pepper and walnut dip (muhammara)
Muhammara is a roasted red pepper and walnut dip that is likely originated from Syria, although it is now popular […]
Jerusalem bagel (ka’ak)
Jerusalem bagel, or ka’ak Al-Quds in Arabic, is a Palestinian elongated ring shaped bread that’s coated in sesame seeds and […]
Egyptian rice, lentil and tomato sauce dish (koshari)
Koshari is a popular Egyptian street food, that consists of an impossible combination of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpea, all topped […]
Iraqi style eggplant, egg and mango chutney sandwich (sabich)
Sabich is a highly popular street food in Israel. It is basically an Iraqi style Shabbat breakfast in pita, meaning […]
Schnitzel and harissa in challah roll
The new it street food in Israel