This recipe from the Balkans has many variations, with different herbs, with bell peppers, and different types of vinegar. Here’s […]
Salads
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 […]
White beans with tomato and arak
The little arak added to the classic combo of white beans and tomato goes a long way, adding a kick […]
Pita, tomato and sumac salad (fattoush)
Fattoush is a Palestinian and Lebanese poor-man dish, using old pita bread to make a simple salad more filling, just […]
Okra, oregano and feta salad on tomato gazpacho
A spring to summer salad, when okra and tomatoes are at their peak (although it’s fine to use frozen okra.) […]
Ceviche-tabbouleh salad
Two summer favorites, one South American, the other Arab, are mixed here for one fun salad. And in a very […]
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. […]
Fennel, Kohlrabi and green onion salad
This crisp, fresh-tasting side dish can be made 2 to 3 hours ahead and refrigerated, but in that case, it’s […]
Grilled eggplant and tomato salad
A Turkish inspired grilled salad of eggplant and tomato, pepper and onion, a match made in heaven.
Deconstructed Niçoise Salad
Tunisian fricassee sandwich is made with tuna, potatoes, hard-cooked egg, olives and harissa or filfel-chuma (spicy paprika and garlic sauce). […]