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
The word pesto comes from the Latin word to pound. The Northern Italians first made pesto, in ancient times, by pounding or crushing the ingredients with a mortar and pestle. I just love the bold, rich taste of the paste. I use it when baking fish or just as a Read more
Do you want a great fresh tasty salad that is quick to make and economical? Try this Moroccan Carrot Salad and you’ll never fail to impress and it will also look beautiful on your table. It pairs really well with the other salads such as: Humus, Beets and Eggplant. Carrots Read more
Cabbage is plentiful in Israel, especially in the summer and is a staple in many recipes. It provides a refreshing crunch especially during warm weather in summer salads. When it’s turned into cole slaw it’s a favorite at family BBQ’s and Picnics… We call a BBQ “mangal” in Hebrew and Read more
We love it when our subscribers share their recipes and photos with us. This is a simple and delicious bread dip that Bobby suggests making available on the table when serving Challah on Shabbat to your guests. But watch out! With this yummy dip they may just fill up on Read more
Here is a secret to staying healthy with Israeli cuisine. Add fresh green salads to your menu. And find different variations of salads to keep you from getting bored. In every shuk (open air market) in Israel you’ll find huge plastic bags filled with freshly picked coriander, dill and parsley. Read more
Bring a taste of Israel into your home! You can find Israeli Salad at any meal and on any table in Israel. Especially when Israelis are barbecuing outdoors like they do on Yom HaAtzmaut – Israel Independence day which falls on May 9, 2019. This salad showcases fresh tasting Read more
Since moving to Israel, Hummus (Chumus is the hebrew word for chick peas) has become a regular fixture at our meals – particularly as an appetizer at our Shabbat tables! Hummus is a simple salad made with chick peas (garbanzo beans), lemon juice, techina (sesame seed spread), olive oil, salt Read more
Quinoa is a “new world grain” that is grown at high-altitudes in the Andean mountain regions in South America. It is not one of the species of grain identified by the Torah and Sages of the Talmud that could be turned into “chametz“- leavened bread products (wheat, barley, spelt, rye Read more
I remember the first time I tasted sushi. I loved it! When I moved to the Galilee, I thought my sushi days were over. However we were surprised to find a few restaurants in Tiberias selling kosher sushi! Here is a salad that has all the elements of sushi without Read more