To get ready for Purim here’s a fun recipe for Scrabble cookies from our daughter Rachel Rosenthal. Rachel makes Jewish life at home both spiritually uplifting and FUN! She posted these photos and comments in our Family Whatsapp group…. “Making scrabble cookies for the Purim party. They’re coming out so Read more…
I went out for lunch the other day and ordered a dish called Humshuka which is Shakshuka served with hummus. I have never eaten shakshuka at a restaurant in all the years I’ve lived in Israel. There was always something else on the menu that interested me more. It was Read more…
Often, what people refer to as “Israeli” cooking, finds its source from Moroccan Jewry who immigrated to Israel in the 1950’s and had a big influence on the local culture. Moroccan cooking is extremely tasty and full of amazing spices. These spices not only add to the complexity of the Read more…
Some of the best recipes are the ones we create out of desperation! This was amazing, and we never would have thought of it except that we were running low of supplies in the fridge and the pantry and had to use what was available. First we started with a Read more…
Winter and comfort food go hand and hand. Some people prefer soups or pasta. I’ve always enjoyed Shepherd’s Pie. The combination of fried onions, potatoes and meat is so warming and feels wholesome. This recipe is adapted from the cookbook, Second Helpings Please! written by Canada’s famous Jewish cookbook author Read more…
We love experimenting with soups in the winter. Often the flavors of the soup depend on what we happen to have handy in the fridge and/or cupboard. This soup was really rich and ‘creamy’ but the crunch from the toasted sunflower seeds made it unique.. Creamy Coconut Vegetable Soup Ingredients: Read more…
When friends visit us in Yavne’el, they often say this part of the Galilee reminds them of Tuscany. No wonder, we’re not that far away! Many Mediterranean recipes use local produce that is obviously available in Israel because the climate and topography are so similar. This delicious recipe from Michelle Read more…
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 Read more…
How to make your own homemade Potato Latkes! When the Maccabee’s successfully defeated the Syrian-Greek enemy, they found only one sealed flask of pure extra virgin olive oil in the Temple in order to light the Temple Menorah. There was only enough oil to last one night, but the Read more…
We love stir fry and we love ginger. This recipe is easy to prepare and the secret is frying the ingredients separately… and using the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil around! It is very forgiving and you can substitute other vegetables you have in your fridge. Beef Ginger Stir Fry Read more…
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