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
Eggplants are plentiful and inexpensive in local Israeli markets, so they become a staple in local restaurants and at most home meals especially over Shabbat. If you’ve ever been to Israel and sat down at a restaurant that starts out by serving you 6 or more different salads in small Read more
I LOVE FALAFEL. It’s my comfort food and Israel’s National Sandwich. I must have been feeling nostalgic today as I had a craving for this favorite dish. Ingredients: 3 cups of pre-soaked chickpeas ¾ cup of flour 1 cup water 2 teaspoons soda water (club soda) 3 cloves of garlic Read more
We are always looking for creative ways to cut back on meat and poultry in our menu. Recently we’ve been sprouting lentils and beans and we have a lot of varieties of dried legumes in our pantry. But sometimes a plate full of vegetables just doesn’t do it, so we Read more