A classic recipe from the Sephardi cuisine, these kifteh are part of the Rosh Hashanah blessing table and Passover fare […]
Tag: Vegetarian
Leek kifteh (kiftikas de prasa)
Excellent with or without meat, these latkes are hard to resist, especially hot straight out of the pan, so hide them well until dinner.
Why Israeli falafel is, well, Israeli
What is the most Israeli food? You’re probably thinking of falafel. And you’re probably right, assuming that the question has […]
Eajeh/arouq herb omelette
A green, chopped herb omelette, sometimes prepared as latkes, comes from the Levantine and Iraqi cuisines, where it is […]
Israeli avocado salad
Found on many Israeli breakfast or dinner tables, this salad is traditionally spread over a slice of bread. And […]
Labneh and watercress tzatziki
A Greek classic gets a Middle Eastern touch. Labneh is a sour, thick, strained yogurt cheese, and can be found […]
Tahini dip
This sauce is wonderful on its own, as long as the tahini you’re using is of good quality. Simply […]
Fried eggplant in lemon and mint
Simple fried eggplant is a classic Iraqi delight, and when done right, is one of the best dishes on […]
Israeli/Arab chopped vegetable salad
Here’s a great idea to adopt: Eat more Israeli/Arab salad. Just to emphasize some of the benefits of eating Israeli/Arab […]
Tomato shakshuka
There’s one staple that requires cooking, but still fits summer dinners (or brunches) really well, and that is shakshuka. Shakshuka […]