This recipe is from Shellie Berman Grafstein of Beit Shemesh, Israel. Shellie is an old friend who also made Aliyah from Toronto. Today she helps women overcome emotional eating and keep their weight off for good. Her recipes are always delicious and nutricious! This dish is one of the salads […]
There is nothing better to add some zest to your meals than fresh lemon – especially when you’ve just picked it from the tree… and extra especially when it’s from your own garden in the Land of Israel! I often serve green beans as a side dish with chicken, fish […]
Cooked Green Beans or String Beans are the perfect side dish for a Rosh Hashana meal. It compliments both chicken and the traditional beef brisket. Being low in calories, high in fiber and full of Vitamins A and C, they also pack a great nutritional punch. Ingredients: 2 cups of […]
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As the days are getting cooler, this recipe is a perfect meal in a bowl. Serve it with warm garlic bread made even more delicious with Galilee Green Olive Oil! The evening temperatures in the Galilee as really dropped in the last week, so I had a craving for this […]
The almond trees are blossoming all over Israel! Beautiful, plump, pink blossoms fill the air everywhere with a sweet fragrance. Almonds are a staple in my kitchen. They have wonderful health benefits like fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. Almonds also help reduce blood sugar levels,blood pressure and cholesterol. And […]
Shabbat lunch at our home during cold winter days often includes Cholent. Cholent is the Yiddish word for a traditional Jewish stew prepared on Friday. It is usually simmered overnight for 12 hours or more, and eaten for lunch on Shabbat. Most people make cholent with potatoes, barley, beans and […]
Rosh Hashana and Sukkot is about cooking, eating and spending wonderful times with family and friends. The challah is especially sweet and it’s delicious with our locally produced honey. Living in Israel, it’s natural to be influenced by both Ashkenazic and Sephardic Holiday food customs. I often blend traditional dishes […]
We love this bean salad and love the fact that it is made from scratch. The salad is high in slow digesting complex carbohydrates and is considered a full protein because of the combination of the beans and the corn. It’s a perfect food for those of you who are […]
This is a filling favorite that can be used as part of a group of salads to use as an appetizer at a Shabbat meal. We love it as a side dish with a cold roast beef lunch. It’s also great for an in-between meal snack as it contains both […]
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