light fare for summer grilling Skewered anything is easy to prepare, and makes for flavorful vegetables as well as the main ingredient. Adeena Sussman (a cookbook author, known best for her Israeli cooking) has a delicious herbed fish kebab recipe in her recent book Sababa. My take on her fish kebabs–using mainly herbs from my …
eggplant rounds coated in delicious seeds and seasoning Our friends live in a beautiful village in the hills west of Jerusalem called Nes Harim. Enjoying a meal in their home with their picturesque view is always a treat, especially since they are such wonderful cooks and hosts. A few summers ago on a visit there, …
tender fall-off-the bone chicken roasted with potatoes This rotisserie-style chicken prepared without an actual rotisserie, is cooked low and slow. Seasoned with a wonderful blend of herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil and surrounded by potato wedges, you will believe it was prepared on an actual spit. Below is my version of a “faux-tisserie” recipe …
colorful, crispy and caramelized Sweet potatoes are very tasty whichever way prepared–steamed, grilled, or roasted. Cut up in fry-shape and roasted until crispy and caramelized make for a great side, snack or appetizer. I paired these with a bright, bold and zesty green tahini dip, inspired by a recipe from Soomfoods (a company, founded by …
crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside So we have been baking. A lot. There are so many amazingly delicious chocolate chip cookie recipes to choose from – I have posted a few here already (more amazing ones to come) such as my Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Ina’s Chocolate Chunk Cookies. When …
cozy, comforting, and better than take-out I try to make a large pot of chicken stock every week or two. From there, the meal options are endless. Chicken soup, matzah ball soup, use of the stock in many, many different recipes. One night, the family members were craving chicken wonton soup. I came up with …
another one-pan wonder Looking for another easy and tasty weeknight one-pan meal? Ali Sagle’s fluffy baked rice mixed with creamy and nutty coconut curry, and tender pieces of boneless chicken thighs, can be on the table in 50-60 minutes with very minimal prep. It is super fragrant and results in a hearty meal. The leftovers …
quality pizza can be made at home, and it’s fun too Making homemade pizza is fun. From preparing the dough, prepping the crust, and choosing your toppings, to watching it all come together and finally to tasting it – the pizza process is pure satisfaction. It helps that a good-looking freshly made pizza gets a …
enjoy them as a snack, side or toss them on your salad The herbs are the stars in this 10 to 15 minute prep start-to-finish snack or side-dish. I used to often roast chickpeas on a baking sheet in the oven but a few years ago I started tossing them in a skillet with a …
this meat pie is comfort food My good friend Shira introduced us to this delicious pie. My husband loves it so much that she had to get in the habit of making two pies when hosting us — one for him and one for the rest of us (!). We can discuss those eating habits …
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