
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.
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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.

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.

This crunchy green cabbage salad with cucumbers, herbs, and sweet pomegranate is everything you want for the holidays (or any day)!

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.

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.

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!

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!

This delicious and festive brisket will be the star of your Rosh Hashanah table! Slow-cooked brisket, juicy and melt in your mouth, with lots of veggies and Middle Eastern flavors!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

This vegan, non-dairy, easy-to-prepare dish can be perfect for any occasion! Crispy, so delicious, and a family favorite!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

Juicy, golden-baked chicken kebabs blended with fresh herbs and spices, topped with tahini and sumac—an easy, healthy dish your family will adore!