One appetizer we often serve on Friday night is roasted sliced eggplant. We have a few different ways to prepare it. This past Friday night, I wanted a change from the usual eggplant appetizer, I created this easy no-fry sliced eggplant salad with a kick. Roasted Sliced Eggplant Ingredients: 1 Read more
Discover the Magic of Israeli Eggplant! Israeli eggplant, also known as “baladi eggplant,” is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavor and versatility. Whether you’re a pro in the kitchen or just love a good meal, the Israeli eggplant is your new best friend. It’s not 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 never heard of “Potlajel” or “Potlajel” before until one of our Galilee Green Family posted this family recipe. Eggplants are a staple in Israel… right up there with Hummus! They are nutritious, delicious and inexpensive. And we are always on the lookout for new recipes and we were inspired Read more
We love our salads and appetizers for our Friday night dinners and Shabbat Lunches. We have our staples, (like Moroccan Carrots, Grilled Eggplant, Hummus and Tehina) but this one has become our new favorite. It’s rich and creamy. The texture and flavor is great on pita, challah or crackers. Some Read more
Eggplant Pizza???!!! This is a healthy snack or a meal that everyone will love, especially the kids! Plus it’s gluten free! So you can make it during Passover. Here’s a fun video version … but full recipe for this Eggplant Pizza is below for traditionalists 🙂 Eggplant Pizza Ingredients: Read more
Eggplant is a staple of an Israeli/Mediterranean diet and I look forward to making often. One of my daughters shared her secret for firm, bitter-free eggplant and I used it for the base of this recipe. I also learned that choosing light-weight eggplants ensure fewer seeds and firmer flesh. You Read more
Our Galilee Green Family loves traditional Israeli dishes. They are the most requested recipes! And eggplant is one of the most popular ingredients in Israeli cooking. So here is my version of Baba Ganoush. (Baba Ganoush is an Arabic term borrowed by the North African Jews who immigrated to Israel) Read more
Roasted Eggplant is one of Israel’s national dishes. It’s served in so many ways in so many dishes… from baba ganoush to mock chopped liver! Shmuel loves it plain roasted fresh from the oven. I prefer the roasted eggplant with this oil/vinegar/garlic/Tamari marinade.. yummy. Roasted Eggplant Recipe Ingredients: 3 medium Read more
It is our tradition to eat a light meal on Thursday evening since I we prepare a rather heavy multi-course Shabbat dinner for Friday night. I’m not really a fan of the 3 P’s – pasta, pizza or potatoes so I’m always on the lookout for something that is both Read more