Matboucha is a stew of tomato, paprika, hot pepper and garlic that are cooked to their essence, to their most […]
Recipes
Challah rolls
Challah rolls are fun to make and great to eat. You can make them as large or small as you […]
Israeli style schnitzel
Chicken breast schnitzel is Israeli kids’ favorite dish, next to mashed potatoes and a bottle of ketchup. It’s a simple, […]
Basque burnt cheesecake
The trendiest of all cheesecakes (for now, at least) comes from the Basque region of Spain. Despite the honorable name […]
Bulgarian feta, yogurt and phyllo pastry (banitsa)
Banitsa comes from the Turkish family of pastries called borek, that spread throughout the Ottoman Empire. The recipe is still […]
Seven species tabbouleh salad
Tabbouleh is an Arab salad from the Levant, and it is always based on fine bulgur and plenty of chopped […]
Middle Eastern lamb and pistachio kebab
Kebab (or kifteh) is probably the most popular dish to grill in the Middle East. No wonder, as the ground […]
Middle Eastern granola
Granola is one of those pantry staples that’s worth the small effort of making at home. Not only does it […]
Rice with fava bean and herb
Fresh fava beans are in season in spring, and so it is no surprise that it became part of the […]
Moroccan potato and carrot pie (Maakouda)
Maakouda is a Moroccan potato pie, served either in slices or as individual fritters. Moroccan Jews adapted it as a […]