Scalloped Sweet Potatoes – Spicy Israeli Style Scalloped sweet potatoes are so good for your health. They are not only tasty, but they provide some very surprising health benefits. You might think that they are just like regular potatoes, but it’s not further from the truth. They are full of […]
Vegan Quinoa Patties These vegan quinoa patties are extremely satifying, but are great for people looking for diabetic and heart-healthy options. We are always looking for creative ways to cut back on meat and poultry in our menu. If you prefer a non-vegan option you can add egg or tuna.. […]
It’s been hot here this week in Israel! Over 100 degrees Fahrenheit some days. Which means it’s perfect weather for a cold soup! I was craving a creamy vichyssoise but we’ve been cutting back on our starch intake, so I didn’t want to make a potato-based soup. Perhaps substituting sweet […]
I try very hard to cut back on my salt intake. I must admit it was hard in the beginning. Everything I ate tasted – well – a bit bland. But an interesting thing has happened over time. My taste buds have become re-sensitized to the actual true flavor of […]
Chef Zissie is a popular chef based in Jerusalem. She also helps people around the world plan healthy, delicious meals via her website chefzissierecipes.com, which is full of creative recipes like this one below. After trying our Galilee Green Olive Oil she exclaimed, “it is so light and refreshing with […]
On Rosh HaShanah and until Sukkot we have a tradition to eat sweet foods to symbolize our wish for a good, sweet year ahead. “Tzimmes” is the Yiddish name of one of those traditional European Jewish foods that has dozens of variations. It is an almost universal side-dish served at […]
Some call it “Passover Potato Kugel“… others call it “Potato Keegel” ( Kigel) (depending on the Yiddish dialect their ancestors spoke).. and still others call it “Potato Nik” But whatever you call it, it is one of the yummiest Ashkenazic Jewish comfort foods. It’s a potato pudding used as a […]
Recently I bought a new a new Kitchen Toy that needs very little clean up. It’s a mandolin and it makes really nice sliced vegetables. And it is so much fun! Here is an easy and yummy dish I know you all will love. It’s made with not just potatoes. […]
Who doesn’t love potatoes? Mashed, fried or kugeled? I thought I’d go for a change to my usual roasted potatoes or potato kugel this past Shabbat and try this easy to make and pretty to serve Hasselback Potato recipe. They should really be called hassle free potatoes because they are […]
Who doesn’t love potatoes? Mashed, baked, french fried, or roasted. Potatoes are a comfort food and for a long time they’ve been on the NO EAT LIST for people battling the bulge or trying to manage their diabetes. However, potatoes are a very good source of vitamin B6, and a […]
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