Recipes

I mostly eat some kind of protein and vegetables and a little fruit as well. A nice change from my regular salmon fillets is a nicely seared tuna steak. Tuna is more economical than salmon and it has a bolder flavor. It’s also a quick prep. I like it medium Read more

It’s wonderful getting together with extended family for a summer afternoon or evening. And of course food plays a big part in these gatherings. Each family brings something to the table when our crew meets and one of the dishes that pleases just about everyone is this delicious aromatic, full Read more

This morning I discovered a great way to use up leftover vegetables to make a delicious and filling breakfast and help me not feel hungry until well into the afternoon! First check your fridge for leftovers. This works best right after Shabbat! Here’s what I found: leftover broccoli from our Read more

I prefer dark meat chicken but buying only the bottoms raises the price of our weekly food bill. Getting a whole chicken is far more economical. When we first got to Israel a patient neighbor showed me how to cut up a whole chicken, removing the bone from the breasts Read more

When we were first introduced to kale, we started a love/hate relationship with this leafy green. We loved it because of its nutritional and health value.. but like many people we found it a bit too bitter. Recently our daughter in Detroit shared with me a hack to remove the Read more

“Galiee Green olive oil is the best I’ve ever tasted” — Susan Izdepski, New Orleans, Louisiana Susan is not only a great cook, but she has a fabulous herb garden at her home. The fresh herbs help mean mouth-watering and healthy meals. For this breakfast she started with some wonderful Read more

I love quick, easy, home-made healthy food. Fresh vegetables are my favorite go-to side dish but sometimes I haven’t made it to the market and I need to turn to my freezer. Whether I use frozen cauliflower, green beans or broccoli (as in this recipe), when I toss in Galilee Read more

I’m always looking for different ways to serve the chicken that makes a weekly appearance at our Shabbat table Friday night. And I don’t like long complicated recipes. So I put together this delicious dish using things I had on hand and with little twist. I had a bottle of Read more

Yavne’el is the gateway to the north of Israel and we are often surprised by friends on their way up to the countless beautiful places to visit like Rosh Hanikra or Katzrin. I’m always looking for a quick, easy and delicious lunch recipe to satisfy hungry guests who stop in Read more