*In Israel anything that can be swabbed in humus should be swabbed in humus. With that in mind for lamb chops I spread a layer of humus over a serving dish and lay the lamb and its juices on top. Think about it. If lamb and humus didn’t go so good together Israel’s shawarma stands would be out of business.…
*Warning: This pasta is not for the weak of taste buds. Its a lot of powerful flavors per bite! For my son I usually put some cooked pasta aside and mix his with less olives, feta, and tomatoes to make it a little more kid-friendly. Ingredients 4 cups spiral pasta, cooked according to package 1/2 cup red bell…
*This has to be one of my favorites given to me by a good friend and neighbor in Israel, Christina. Much like gumbo its even better the second day so try this recipe when you need to count on good leftovers. Don’t skimp on the raisins in this stew or you’ll regret it. Ingredients 2 cups chicken broth…
*This is the recipe that prompted me to start a B’tayavon section for Jerusalem Connection. The recipe card I had for Israeli couscous was so stained with spices and smeared with olive oil that I could barely read it anymore. So when I started typing a back up copy I decided to type up a few more…
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon jalapeno, seeded and minced 2 red bell peppers, chopped 8 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar…
Ingredients 24 sheets phyllo dough 1 cup butter, melted for syrup 2 cups sugar 1 cup honey 1 and 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 5 whole cloves for filling 4 cups pistachio, finely chopped 1/4 cup sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Directions 1)Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a…
Ingredients 1 and 3/4 cups water 1 cup uncooked couscous 1 and 1/2 cups broccoli 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup carrot, shredded 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup cashews 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ginger 3/4…
*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),…
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…
*You’ll just have to trust me that Jerusalem artichokes taste much better than they look. Ingredients 2 medium onions, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 and 1/2 pounds Jerusalem Artichokes, scrubbed and quartered 4 cups chicken broth juice of 1/2 lemon salt, pepper to taste Directions 1) Slowly saute onion in…