Israeli Pantry
Essentials

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the Israeli food craze? Just in time for Israeli Independence Day, Merav put together a list of top pantry staples you need to get started.
DC’s "Cool" New
Restaurant

Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s new Sababa brings modern and traditional Israeli and Middle Eastern flavors to Cleveland Park. And its name, which means “cool,” has its own special story.
Recipe of the Week
A pudding made of milk and/or cream and thickened with cornstarch, malabi…

Alon Shaya: A Chef and a Storyteller
Award-winning chef Alon Shaya’s new cookbook isn’t your ordinary cookbook. Instead of appetizers, entrees and desserts chapters, it’s broken up into short stories about his life with recipes for each period.

Fala-full of Love and Memories
Forget tiered cakes and chocolate—thirty years ago, Merav’s parents celebrated their marriage with a falafel party, and it has been a family tradition ever since.

Cauliflower: King of Vegetables
Introduced and made popular by Israeli chef Eyal Shani, the whole roasted head of cauliflower is having its moment. Leah found an easier way to prepare it and heartier way to serve it.

Jewish Values and Veganism
As times change, so do dietary preferences. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up all traditional foods. Sarah, now a vegan, has challenged herself to modify her grandmother’s recipes.