On countless visits here before I made Israel my home, I’d buy giant bags of za’atar from the shuk; that way, after I left and no matter where I was,…
Za’atar Roasted Chicken over Sumac Potatoes
Pomegroni
As I juiced my millionth pomegranate of the winter using the hand-cranked press that sits on our counter, it occurred to me: Who needs Campari when you’ve got fresh pomegranate…
Doro Wot
Ethiopian Jews serve this fiery chicken stew for special meals. Heaps of onion, garlic and ginger meld together into a saucy base and get a big boost of flavor from…
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
Beet borscht is undoubtedly the most popular sweet and-sour soup within the Ashkenazi soup canon. But this cabbage-based soup, called krautsuppe in German, is just as delicious. It is traditionally…
Yeasted Pumpkin Bread
Sephardi Jews traditionally eat foods made with pumpkin and squash on Rosh Hashanah, when they hold symbolic significance. Jewish traders also played a major role in spreading the New World…
Vegan Apple Galette
A galette is one of those desserts that looks impressive, but is actually pretty easy to make. And by making it vegan, you guarantee a treat for everyone!
Za’atar Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Forget the cinnamon and add some Mediterranean flair to your sweet potatoes this fall. Za’atar (available at Middle Eastern and kosher food markets, as well as online) is a blend of…
Pumpkin Challah Bread Pudding
When it comes to nostalgic comfort foods, bread pudding is always a crowd pleaser. While you can make it year round, bread pudding is one of those traditional dishes that…
Persian Meatballs with Beet Sauce
Tamarind and pomegranate molasses in the unexpected beet sauce contribute this classic Persian sweet-and-sour flavor profile to these otherwise straightforward meatballs. Serve over Yellow Rice for a color explosion.
Japanese Simmered Kabocha Squash
Tired of pumpkin spiced everything? Take a trip to Japan this year and add some new flavors to your favorite squash. Kabocha squash gets simmered with a light sweet dashi…
