*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…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups vegetable oil 1 cup of your favorite jam (seedless) Powdered sugar Directions 1) In a…
*I realize that I have posted one too many butternut squash recipes to this blog but I just can’t help myself. We are a butternut squash family and in the fall and winter I say “tis the season to eat all things squash.” The only downside to butternut squash (because it certainly isn’t the flavor)…
*Sweet glorious Hanukkah. Who wouldn’t love a holiday that requires you to eat fried food? The normally forbidden donut or French fry is all the sudden–for eight glorious days–the food of the righteous. I can assure you that I remember the Hanukkah miracle better when I really really concentrate on that first bite into a…
*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…
Ingredients 2 ½ cups water 1 cup couscous, uncooked 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1 cup red onion, minced 1 cup red bell pepper, minced ½ cup green bell pepper, minced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup feta, crumbled ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup egg substitute 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley…
My friend Robin at the Jewish Agency says her family “goes bonkers” for these matzo balls. They eat them every Passover and Thanksgiving. You may want to make room for these on your Thanksgiving menu plan. Ingredients 2 envelopes matzo ball mix 4 eggs 4 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 ounces canned carrots, drained…
*Maqluba is a casserole with rice, lamb, and eggplant which is commonly served in Bedouin homes. The casserole, after it has finished cooking, is carefully flipped over onto a serving dish and served upside-down. Maqluba in Arabic literally means “upside-down.” There are over 110,000 Bedouins living in the Negev so Bedouin culture adds a unique…
Ingredients ½ teaspoon saffron threads water 2 cups basmati rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon salt 2 oranges, zest only 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 onion, sliced ½ cup pistachio nuts, shelled and chopped Directions 1) Preheat oven to…
“Grilling out” is often thought of as a uniquely American tradition but every country and culture has their own version of the backyard barbeque. In the Middle East, shish kebabs are the barbeque treat of choice. Served with pita bread, humus, and many other classic sides, shish kebabs make the perfect family meal. Ingredients for…