Roasted moroccan stew

*Moroccans are the largest group of immigrants in Israel from an Arab country.  Between the years 1962 and 1964, 80,000 Jews left Morocco to make Aliya in Israel.  Many of these immigrants moved to the Negev, giving Beer Sheva and other Negev areas a distinctive Moroccan finesse.  During our years living in Beer Sheva, I always felt very lucky to be invited to a…

Moroccan chicken with dates

*Tu Bishvat  is a  Jewish minor holiday, usually falling around January.  I always liked when this holiday came around because my classmates brought dried fruits and nuts to class.  Finally a holiday with a healthy theme!  I always gained a couple pounds during Hannukah when you’re supposed to eat donuts.   Consider this recipe kosher for Tu Bishvat. Ingredients 1 chicken (3-4 lbs),…

Vegetarian curry

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion, minced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 and  1/2 teaspoon curry powder 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained Directions 1) Melt butter in a…