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Persian quince, prune & beef stew (khoresh d beh)
Main course, Persian, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot

Persian quince, prune and beef stew (khoresh e beh)

This wonderful member of the Persian stew family is filled with fall flavors and aroma thanks to the quince and […]

Whole roasted cauliflower with dukkah
Appetizers, Israeli, Kitniyot (legume), Passover, Vegetables, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Whole roasted cauliflower in dukkah

 The roasted whole cauliflower craze, as announced by the NY Times, was started in Israel by celebrity chef Eyal Shani. […]

oshpelo (osh/plov) lamb, carrot and rice dish
Kitniyot (legume), Main course, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Uzbeki, Yom Kippur

Oshpelo, Uzbeki lamb, carrot and rice dish

Oshpelo, (also osh or plov,) is Uzbekistan’s national rice dish that’s cooked with meat, carrots and chickpeas. The Jews of […]