Halvah
Posted by: jrt
Halvah is a wonderful treat that is unlike most desserts. ... more

Pistachio Cookies
Posted by: jrt
Syrian cookie recipe perfect for Passover since the ingredients do not include flour. ... more

Hummus
Posted by: ElieC
Popular chick-pea dip popular throughout the Middle East. Today it is extremely popular in Israel an ... more

Lentils with Swiss Chard
Posted by: eliec
This Syrian dish makes a great side dish, especially with Salmon (try the Roasted Salmon & Onions). ... more

Dolma (Stuffed Cabbage)
Posted by: jrt
Stuffed cabbage recipe made by the Bukharan (also Bukharian) Jews of Central Asia. ... more

Fried Goat Cheese
Posted by: jrt
Great as an appetizer with fresh baked bread! ... more

Halvah Parfait
Posted by: jrt
This Israeli creation is a wonderful way to enjoy halvah. Prep time includes time to set in freezer. ... more

Tehina
Posted by: eliec
Tehina is a thick dip made from sesame seeds. It is often used as a topping for falafel and other di ... more

Falafel
Posted by: eliec
Falafel (chick-pea patties) is commonly sold on street corners in every city and town in Israel. Som ... more

Baba Ghanouj
Posted by: eliec
My aunt Miriam in Israel often set her table with numerous small plates of salads including Baba Gha ... more

Malabi
Posted by: cookinisrael
Malabi is a nice Mediterranean dessert based on milk and suits Shavuot's holiday. It can be made als ... more

Gondi (Iranian Chickpea Dumplings)
Posted by: jrt
This dumpling recipe was popular among Iranian Jews for Shabbat. Believed to be uniquely Jewish Iran ... more

Tomato, Olive and Cucumber Salad with Pita
Posted by: jrt
Za'atar is an Arabic spice mixture that is now very much in use in Israeli cooking. You can make you ... more

Ful Mudammas
Posted by: jrt
Popular dish in Egypt for breakfast, Ful (pronounced "fool") Mudammas (or Medames) has an ancient hi ... more

Iranian Barley Soup
Posted by: jrt
You can also dress up this flavorful barley by adding a cup of cooked chick peas or kidney beans aft ... more

Apple Sharbat (Milk Drink)
Posted by: jrt
Milk drink recipe from Morocco but is also popular throughout the Middle East and India. ... more

Yemenite Haroset
Posted by: jrt
This recipe has some kick to it! ... more

Iraqi Haroset
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Mild Persian Haroset
Posted by: jrt
Fruity, spicy and mild flavored. ... more

Libyan Haroset
Posted by: jrt
This haroset is full of flavor. ... more