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muhammara
Appetizers, Arab, Dips, pickles and relishes, Syrian, Tu BiShvat, Turkish, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

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 […]

ashura noah's pudding for Tu Bishvat
Breakfast, Desserts, Greek, Sephardi, Tu BiShvat, Turkish

Ashura (Noah’s pudding) for Tu BiShvat

Growing up in Israel, celebrating Tu BiShvat was very intuitive. In Jewish tradition, Tu BiShvat marks the New Year of […]

Stuffed eggplant with lamb, tomato, pomegranate molasses and tamarind
Main course, Persian, Shabbat, Sukkot, Turkish, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Eggplant stuffed with lamb, pomegranate and tamarind

Originally a Turkish recipe, my version here has a strong Persian influence by using pomegranate molasses and tamarind.

Mercimek köftesi Turkish lentil and bulgar patties
Appetizers, Grains & Legumes, Tisha B'Av, Turkish

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 […]