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Falafel (Chickpea Patties)
Falafel is sold on street corners in every city and town in Israel.
Shishlik (Meat Kabobs)
The simple method of preparing meat on an open grill goes back to ancient biblical times.
Kichlach (cookies)
Derived from central Europe, the popular kichlach (Yiddish for "cookies") are to be found in many of the packages prepared by parents for their children serving in the Israeli military.
Vegan Purim Pasta with Cabbage, Poppy Seeds & Pepitas
Did you know that Queen Esther is thought to have been a vegan? This pasta dish, made with quinoa spaghetti, was designed to honor her.
Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup
One favorite dish of the Ashkenazim that survived the move from the shtetl to North America was the hearty mushroom-potato-barley soup called krupnick.
Persian Cauliflower and Raisin Kuku
Whenever you see a recipe that combines raisins with spinach or cauliflower, you can tell that it is a dish with Jewish connections! Kuku is a delicious omelet-like pancake made in Iran.
Persian Spinach and Pine Nut Kuku
Whenever you see a recipe that combines raisins with spinach or cauliflower, you can tell that it is a dish with Jewish connections! Kuku is a delicious omelet-like pancake made in Iran.
Deluxe Buckwheat Almond Cake with Raspberry Filling
This dessert pairs a delicate nut flavor with raspberry preserve filling.
Galilee Diary: Such a winter's day
Observations on a winter's day walk in Israel.