The Festival of Tabernacles is about showing the bounty of the year’s final harvest. In the United States, squash are a classic symbol of that.
Tag: Vegetarian
Butternut Squash and Rice Salad with Feta and Sumac
This wonderful salad is inspired by the late Orna and Ella bistro in Tel Aviv.
Swiss chard, sumac and feta spanakopita
Burekas or borek, Turkey-originated savory stuffed pastries, is probably Israel’s most popular snack. You’ll find it as street food, served […]
The Perfect Hummus
Being an immigrant, in this specific case – an Israeli in America, brings with it a constant feeling of longing […]
The Many Uses of Tahini
With hummus consumption in America sky rocketing, it’s time to get to know its versatile relative, the tahini. Tahini, a […]
Sweet Tahini
The many options for cooking with tahini, as well as its health benefits, were discussed here . Now I want […]
Roasted Whole Eggplant in Tahini
A classic combination that works every time.
Udon Noodles and Avocado in Japanese Style Tahini Sauce
Sesame paste sauces are common in Japanese cooking. But while Middle Eastern tahini uses hulled sesame seeds, the Japanese version […]
Cauliflower, Tahini and Za’atar Salad
This salad is a variation of a classic Palestinian salad of cauliflower and tahini. Za’atar is a Palestinian spice mix. […]
Parsley Tahini Dip
Tahini and parsley dip is a full of flavor Arab recipe that’s very popular in Israel. It is prepared by […]