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Balaboosta: The Cookbook
Most cookbooks leave me a bit bored and uninspired. I am admittedly very picky about where I procure recipes from, and which cookbooks occupy the precious counter space in my kitchen. But it was a...
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Home Cooking, Israeli-Style
Whereas the much acclaimed cookbook Jerusalem by Yotem Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi feature stunning recipes that sound delectable but require 27 st eps and a chef’s degree to execute properly, Cook in...
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Israeli Salad with Chickpeas, Feta & Fresh Mint
In our home there is a clear division of labor when it comes to the kinds of meals we both cook. The husband is in charge of meat and fish. I am in charge of soups, sauces and salads. (And dessert too...
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Cumin Spiced Tomato Soup with Wild Rice
The weather is starting to take a turn, and it’s debatable whether it’s for better or worse. There is a definite bright side, and it’s not the skies: it’s soup season. Right when you’ve started...
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Halva Swirl Brownies
For some time now I had in my head that I wanted to make a brownie that involved halva, that delicious Middle Eastern sesame confection. I researched. I pondered. And then when I got a jar of the...
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Delicious Israel
I am headed to Israel today for three glorious weeks of working, traveling and what else: eating. Last summer I was also fortunate to be in Israel for three weeks during which time I got to spend an...
View ArticleTop Israeli Chocolate Brands to Give to Your Valentine
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your favorite Jewish foodie? Israeli chocolate has all the answers: timeless Middle Eastern herbs, dried fruits, citrus, and spices are finding their...
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Israeli 7-Layer Salad with Labne Poppyseed Dressing Recipe
Finally, summer is within reach! Barbecues, Shabbat picnics, and backyard dinner parties are just around the corner, and that means it’s the perfect time to hone in on your salad game. That’s the way I...
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Turns Out We’ve Been Eating Couscous All Wrong
Photo from Chef Einat Admony’s instagram @chefeinat Watch out, New Yorkers–Chef Einat Admony, owner of the famous grab-and-go falafel shop Taim, Bar Bolonat, and Balaboosta–is getting ready to...
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The 15 Best Jewish Foods at Whole Foods
We think it’s best to shop at Whole Foods with a mission. The store is so full of tantalizing superfoods, quirky artisanal offerings, and kitchen “must-haves,” that before you know it, you’re at home...
View ArticleHumshuka: All Our Favorite Things in One Dish
Put some shakshuka on your hummus, and you have it all: creamy chickpea goodness topped with smoky tomato sauce and a perfectly poached egg. Molly Yeh, food blogger of My Name is Yeh, shows us how to...
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Dukkah Recipe: The Egyptian Spice Blend You’ll Love
If you’re putting za’atar on everything from hummus and pita to roasted potatoes, then you’ll love dukkah, an Egyptian spice blend that’s used in a similar way. You may have seen it at Trader Joe’s,...
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The Quest for the World’s Largest Batch of Hummus
Above: The Arab-Israeli town of Abu Gosh’s 2010 vat of hummus, and a record-breaking Lebanese dish of hummus that holds the title for world’s largest serving of hummus. Everyone knows that hummus...
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Where to Find Sephardic Food in NYC? Eater’s Got The Answer
New Yorkers all have their favorite spots for bagels and lox, but where is the best Sephardic food? The Eater’s Robert Seitsema set out to find out. While 90% of New York’s Jews are of Ashkenazi...
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Why Israeli Food Is Trending in the U.S.
Israeli food — hummus, falafel, tabbouleh and more — continues to trend, transforming the way Americans cook and eat. What started with Israeli-born chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem cookbook and...
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Falafel Sliders Recipe
Every year, my husband and I switch between hosting New Year’s Eve, and the Super Bowl. This year, we got the Super Bowl. Whether you like football or not, it’s an excuse to get together with friends...
View ArticleMeet the Israeli Chef Now Contributing to the New York Times
Israeli food has officially become mainstream, now that Israeli chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, has a column in the New York Times food section! He made his debut recently in an article titled “Yotam...
View ArticleMichael Solomonov’s Tahini Toast is Calling Your Name
We are typically big fans of tahini – we like it drizzled on roasted carrots, infused into s’mores and even baked with savory meatballs. But we have never seen such a mouth-watering creation as Michael...
View ArticleTrader Joe’s Is Now Selling Bamba
Over the weekend, one of my colleagues and friends Jennifer Stempel sent me a frantic text message: NOSHER NEWS! Trader Joe’s is now selling bamba! Bamba is a light, crunchy peanut snack that is wildly...
View ArticleThe Best Halvah and Tahini in NYC
We recently had the chance to spend time with Rachel Simons of Seed + Mill, an artisanal tahini and halvah company located in New York City’s Chelsea Market, and we really fell in love with the quality...
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