Mediterranean Chickpea Latkes

From Bon Appetit (2001). These different latkes have an almost indian taste to them and they are just delicious! Top with sour cream or plain …

Iraqi Apple Preserve

This is a lovely use for apples! From “The Book of Jewish Food” by Claudia Roden. She suggests serving this with yogurt to balance the …

Hummus; Jalapeno Flavored

This is a recipe for flavored hummus. I use jalapeno most often, but the recipe can just as well be used with any other flavor, …

Vegetarian Osvo (Osh-Sevo)–Bochari Rice Cholent

It sounds crazy, I know–putting fruit and tomatoes in a rice dish that cooks overnight in a crockpot. But all the ingredients blend together into …

Libyan Pumpkin Dip

I ate this first at a friends house and it was absolutely delicious. I asked her for the recipe and have made it many times …

Israeli Halva

Flaky, creamy, sweet sesame (tahini) goodness. This recipe uses the proper temperatures to achieve the perfect texture of Halva. Ingredients: [‘tahini’, ‘sugar’, ‘boiling water’, ‘real …

Jewish Honey Cake

Traditional honey cake, made for Rosh Hashanah to ensure a sweet New Year but also prepared by honey-cake lovers for special occasions. Ingredients: [‘eggs’, ‘fresh …

Baklava

This is my favorite recipe for baklava- a decadent Mediterannean/Middle Eastern dessert, made of paper-thin filo dough, nuts, and a honey syrup. Ingredients: [‘honey’, ‘sugar’, …

Yam Latkes with Mustard Seeds and Curry

These innovative latkes are great as a first course, side dish or entree. Serve them with chutney and yogurt. Ingredients: [‘yams’, ‘red bell pepper’, ‘cornstarch’, …

Israeli Salad with Jicama

I found this easy, tasty recipe in a Chicago Sun-Times article on Passover recipes. You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy this one! This …

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