*Labneh is strained yogurt that spreads easily on bread or pita and is much healthier and tastier than mayonnaise (my apologies to all mayo-lovers out there). For Israelis, labneh is a regular staple at the table and if you’ve ever been to an Israeli hotel you would have definently seen it at the breakfast buffet.…
*Pizza in Israel has a different flare than pizza in the U.S. For starters, kosher pizza can’t have any meat toppings since you can’t mix meat and dairy. Since pepperoni and bacon aren’t an option, Israeli pizza joints are very creative with the vegetable toppings they offer: tuna, corn, hard boiled egg, etc. One of…
*Every year at Ben Gurion University of the Negev they have a day called Yom Hastudent (Student Day). Student Day is a glorious event when classes are canceled and the students take over the university lawn. There are concerts, water slides, games, vendors of all varieties, contests, and tons of free food. Inevitably, the snack…
“Tzimmes” in Yiddish means “big deal” but don’t let that scare you because actually this dish is difficult to mess up. Tzimmes are often served during the Jewish high holidays, particularly during Rosh Hashanah since honey is the holiday’s grand symbol for a sweet new year. They are also useful at Passover since they are…
“Tzimmes” in Yiddish means “big deal” but don’t let that scare you because actually this dish is difficult to mess up. Tzimmes are often served during the Jewish high holidays, particularly during Rosh Hashanah since honey is the holiday’s grand symbol for a sweet new year. They are also useful at Passover since they are…
Deuteronomy 8:8 praises the land of Israel for being “a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey.” These agricultural products are known as the “seven species.” On the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the new year for trees, it is custom to eat the seven species. Tu B’Shvat…
*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…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon cumin pinch of cinnamon pinch of cayenne pepper 1 red onion, sliced thin ½ cup lemon juice, fresh ½ salt, divided 1 ½ lemons, seeded and the flesh chopped in chunks 6 dates, cut into thin slivers 4 large oranges, peeled and sliced thin Directions 1) For the…
Ingredients 1 cup walnuts, toasted and cooled 12 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions 1) Place all the ingredients in a food…
*Feel free to substitute the cod for bass or snapper. Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas 3/4 cup water 6 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes 5 tablespoons olive oil, separated ½ teaspoon ground coriander salt and pepper 2 pounds cod fillets, 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/3 cup…