A boozy orange salad inspired by a Sicilian salad puts a lot of symbolism on the table, with the orange that represents feminism and Israel, olive oil for peace and wine for, well, Passover.
A Salad That Packs a Punch
About the Author
Michele Amira is a journalist who writes for Bethesda Magazine, Washington Jewish Week, The Source Magazine and other notable magazines. When she is not writing, she can be found doing Israeli dancing, Zumba, yoga and making mimosas.
Passover, Done the Israeli Way
Last week, Sixth & I hosted the first in a three-part series on modern Israeli cooking taught by local caterer and writer Vered Guttman. The focus: Sephardic and Israeli Passover cooking.
Boozy Sicilian Orange Salad
Inspired by the Sicilian orange salad that is made mostly of oranges with an olive oil dressing, this salad has become a family favorite. If you serve it for Passover, it can pack a lot of symbolic punch. Just remember: this is a cold salad and the wine does not cook out, so nosh responsibly.
Lots to Love about Tu b’Av
Tu b’Av is often called the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” but there’s actually a lot more to it than that. And just because it’s a minor holiday doesn’t mean it’s not worth celebrating.
Israeli-Inspired Mimosangria
What do you get when you mix sangria and a mimosa? An Israeli-inspired citrus cocktail, which will certainly make you feel like dancing in the vineyards for Tu b’Av or on any other day. Citrus, mint and pomegranate give it an Israeli flavor, but for added Israeli flair, use equal parts pomegranate juice and freshly squeezed…
Move Over, Gazpacho; A New (Old) Soup’s Here
It gets much less hype than gazpacho, but homemade vegan borscht served chill can be just as refreshing. Generations of Eastern Europeans were onto something—whether they knew it or not.
Balaboosta Borscht
My entire family is obsessed with red borscht—the kind that looks almost radioactive in color and conjures up memories of Mother Russia. That’s why I’m here to make a case for borscht this summer. Although it doesn’t get as much hype, this cold beet soup is just as refreshing as its hip Spanish cousin gazpacho…
Fiery, Feisty and Full of Flavor
A rebellious teenager, Chef Rossi’s parents sent her to live in Crown Heights. She’s no longer part of that community, but today she is proudly Jewish, feminist, lesbian and fierce.
Herby Dolmas
Dolmas (also called dolmades) are common in Mediterranean countries and are a favorite of Persian and Balkan Jews. You can find them on most mezze platters in Israel, and these days they’re even pretty popular and well known in the US, though primarily found at Greek restaurants. When I make dolmas with my mom for family…
The New Blintzes
Blintzes are great, but for a Shavuot option that’s lighter on the carbs and sugar, try dolmas. They’re filled and rolled tightly, too… And how about that Torah shape?
