Salads, Holidays
Roasted Red Cabbage and Quinoa Salad
Roasted red cabbage and onions are folded into quinoa, herbs, dates, and nuts for a deeply flavorful salad that works for hosting, make-ahead lunches, or a hearty holiday side.
35 minutes
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Main Dish, Middle Eastern
Juicy Beef Arayes
Crispy pita stuffed with juicy, spiced ground beef, grilled to perfection and served with tahini, sumac onions, and Amba sauce. A flavorful Israeli-Mediterranean street food favorite that's easy to make on the stovetop or BBQ.
30 minutes
Salads, Side Dish, Holidays
Cabbage and Pomegranate Salad
This crunchy green cabbage salad with cucumbers, herbs, and sweet pomegranate is everything you want for the holidays (or any day)!
15 minutes
Dessert, Baking, Holidays
Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
This one-bowl chocolate cake is dairy-free, gluten-free, and deeply chocolatey, with a tender crumb from almond flour and coconut milk. It is simple enough for kids to help make and elegant enough for a holiday table.
35 minutes
Sides, Weeknight
Zucchini Pashtida (Zucchini Casserole)
This dairy-free zucchini casserole is perfect for weeknight dinner and can be served with rice and salad! It's so simple to prepare, with a deliciously tender texture from fresh zucchinis and a golden, seeded crust.
45 minutes
Salatim
Zaalouk – Moroccan Eggplant & Tomato Salad
My husband's family is from Morocco, and my family is from Iraq, so I love blending both cultures and flavors in my cooking. This is one of my favorite salatim on Shabbat… but honestly, I could eat it every single day 😂 Smoky eggplants, garlicky tomatoes, warm spices- the best! Serve it with fresh challah or pita and enjoy every bite!
30 minutes
Holidays, Dessert
Sweet Levivot - Sweet Latke
Fluffy, warm latkes without deep frying—these sweet Levivot are a Hanukkah favorite, dusted with powdered sugar and served with jam for a delightful treat.
20 minutes
Sides, Holidays
Saba Kaduri's Rice
This upside-down crusty turmeric basmati rice is my Dad’s winning recipe and it will be your new family favorite! The best part is the crusty rice.
45 minutes
Soups
Fall Soup
Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons here in Boston. I was inspired by the beautiful fall colors and made this comforting fall soup, or as we call it in Hebrew - MARAK KATOM. So delicious and easy to prepare!
60 minutes
One Pan, Fish, Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Salmon
This one-pan salmon recipe has two of my favorite dishes combined — Moroccan carrots and a juicy baked fish! All seasoned with Ras el Hanut and honey for a delicious warm flavor! You can prepare the dish in advance and bake it before the guests are coming!
40 minutes
Baking, Holidays
Apple Cake for Rosh Hashanah
You must try this one-bowl, easy to prepare, gluten-free, and dairy-free delicious apple cake! I make it many times and it’s always my favorite. You can try it with other fruit - it will be perfect!
60 minutes
Salatim
Cucumber Salad
So I guess cucumber salad is getting viral on social media, and I am taking advantage and making my own Mediterranean version! This salad will be even tastier the day after!
60 minutes
Salatim
Figs and Pomegranate Salad
If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-prepare salad for Rosh Hashanah— you must try this one! You can make the salad in advance, refrigerate it, and just pour the dressing before your guests arrive!
20 minutes
One Pan, Sides, Holidays
Festive Potato Casserole
This crispy, golden roasted potato, tomato, and onion casserole is simple, delicious, and topped with a bright lemony herb dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal and a great addition to your Rosh Hashanah table too!
75 minutes
One Pan, Pastry
Family Style Potato Bourekas
This vegan, non-dairy, easy-to-prepare dish can be perfect for any occasion! Crispy, so delicious, and a family favorite!
75 minutes
One Pan, Pastry, Beef
Family Style Beef Bourekas
This family-style, crispy Beef Bourekas will be the highlight of your Rosh Hashanah table! You can make it in advance, freeze it, and just reheat it in the oven!
90 minutes
Salatim
Beet and Pomegranate Salad
This festive beet and pomegranate salad, seasoned with honey sumac dressing, is so delicious and will be perfect for Rosh Hashanah! You can even make it one or two days in advance!
20 minutes
One Pan, Chicken
Pargiyot and Red Rice
This is my no-fry twist to my mom's favorite dish of red rice and fried chicken thighs (Pargiyot). The rice is super flavorful with Baharat spice and shredded carrots for a nice sweetness! Easy one-pan dish that your family is going to love.
90 minutes
Salads, Holidays
Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Thinly sliced fennel, cucumber, red onion, and avocado are tossed with a bright honey mustard dressing in this crisp, elegant salad that works beautifully for holiday meals and warm-weather hosting.
15 minutes
One Pan, Beef, Holidays
Holiday Brisket
This delicious and festive brisket will be the star of your holiday table. Slow-cooked until juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, it is layered with vegetables, dates, and warm Middle Eastern flavors.
5 hours
One Pan, Fish
Mediterranean Grilled Cod
Fresh cod fillets spiced with Middle Eastern flavors and lots of veggies. This is one of the easiest and most delicious fish dishes that you will ever make!
45 minutes
Baking, Holidays
Passover Mini Buns
These kosher-for-Passover mini buns are soft, easy to make, and surprisingly versatile. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, they bake up golden and are perfect with sweet or savory spreads.
55 minutes
Sides, Holidays
Passover Zucchini Casserole
This kosher-for-Passover zucchini casserole uses matzo meal in the batter and finishes with crisped leeks on top. It is tender inside, deeply savory, and built specifically for the holiday table.
50 minutes
Salatim
Roasted Eggplants with Green Schug
These roasted eggplants with green lemony dressing are a must-have on your dinner table. It’s a beautiful dish combining sweetness from the honey and refreshing pomegranate seeds!
30 minutes
Appetizer, Holidays
Vegetarian Chopped Liver
This Passover-ready vegetarian chopped liver is made with charred eggplants, caramelized onions, and hard-boiled eggs for a rich, savory spread that feels classic and fresh at the same time.
50 minutes
Holidays
Aruk - Iraqi Latkes
If you grew up in a Jewish Iraqi house, you probably had Aruk every Friday or Saturday morning. The secret to a good Aruk, according to my mom, is to use lots of fresh herbs and green onions! It will be perfect for your dinner table, served with fresh vegetables, drizzle of tahini and Amba!
60 minutes
One Pan, Chicken
One Pan Chicken and Ptitim
PTITIM is also known as Israeli couscous, which is a toasted pasta. This one pan PTITIM and chicken is so delicious, comforting, and super easy to prepare! Your entire family will love it.
60 minutes
Holidays, Dessert, Doughnuts
Sfinge - Moroccan Hanukkah Doughnuts
These simple yet delicious Moroccan Jewish doughnuts are a Hanukkah tradition, featuring sticky dough rings fried until golden and rolled in sugar for a perfect holiday treat.
1 hour 30 minutes
Holidays, Side Dish
Baked Cauliflower Latkes
These baked cauliflower latkes are a must-have for your holiday table—easy to prepare with a flavorful blend of cauliflower, cheese, and herbs, then baked until golden and crispy. Serve with Greek yogurt for dipping.
45 minutes
Salatim
Tofu Shawarma Salad
I have to admit that this is my first time creating a recipe on my feed with tofu! And let me tell you something - it is SO GOOD! Delicious salad bowl with crispy shawarma-spiced tofu on top of my favorite veggies and sumac dressing!
30 minutes
Chicken
Juicy Chicken Kebabs
Juicy, golden-baked chicken kebabs blended with fresh herbs and spices, topped with tahini and sumac—an easy, healthy dish your family will adore!
60 minutes