Latest Recipes

Rugelach

Rugelach

Israeli1 h

These Israeli-style rugelach are tender, flaky crescents with a rich cream cheese pastry wrapped around a fragrant filling of dark chocolate, walnuts, cinnamon, and apricot jam. The result is buttery, lightly crisp, and deeply aromatic, with a sticky-sweet center and a glossy golden finish.

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush

Israeli40 min

This baba ganoush is silky, smoky, and bright, with charred aubergine balanced by nutty tahini, sharp lemon, and a touch of garlic. A drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds make it both deeply savoury and beautifully fresh.

Of Tzli im Lemon Kavush

Of Tzli im Lemon Kavush

Israeli1 h

This roast chicken is intensely fragrant with za'atar, garlic, and preserved lemon, with olives and onions melting into a tangy, savory pan sauce. The skin turns deeply golden while the meat stays juicy, making it a bold but comforting classic main course.

Ktef Basar im Shzifim

Ktef Basar im Shzifim

Israeli1 h

This lamb braise is rich, aromatic, and deeply savory, with soft prunes melting into a glossy sauce scented with cinnamon and orange. The honey adds gentle sweetness rather than dessert-like flavor, balancing the lamb's richness and giving the dish a classic celebratory character.

Pilpel Memula

Pilpel Memula

Israeli1 h

Tender sweet peppers are packed with a fragrant mixture of beef, rice, onion, and warm spices, then baked gently in a bright tomato sauce. The result is comforting and richly savoury, with soft peppers, juicy filling, and a sauce made for spooning over every bite.

Dag BaSil

Dag BaSil

Israeli30 min

Dag BaSil is tender white fish gently poached in a vivid, spicy tomato sauce scented with garlic, caraway, cumin, and fresh coriander. The result is bright, warming, and deeply savory, with enough sauce to spoon over bread or grains.

Kebab

Kebab

Israeli30 min

These juicy lamb kebabs are fragrant with cumin, allspice, and a hint of cinnamon, then seared until browned and lightly charred. Served with warm flatbread, crisp vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce, they make a classic, satisfying meal with bold but approachable flavours.

Hamin

Hamin

Israeli1 h

This hamin is deeply savory, silky with marrow, and thickened naturally by barley and potatoes. Tender beef, creamy beans, and broth-stained eggs make it a comforting, substantial stew with the hallmark sweet-smoky warmth of paprika and long-cooked onions.

Schnitzel

Schnitzel

Israeli30 min

This Israeli-style schnitzel is thin, crisp, and deeply golden, with juicy chicken inside and a bright squeeze of lemon over the top. Paired with a fresh chopped Israeli salad, it makes a classic, satisfying meal that feels both light and comforting.

Ketzitzat Kaved Katzutz

Ketzitzat Kaved Katzutz

Israeli30 min

This chopped liver is rich, savoury, and deeply comforting, with sweet caramelised onion balancing the earthy flavour of the liver. Hard-boiled egg softens the texture, while parsley adds freshness to an old-world spread that is excellent on bread or as part of a mezze table.

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

Israeli15 min

This tabbouleh is fresh, lemony, and full of finely chopped herbs, with tender bulgur adding gentle nuttiness and body. Crisp cucumber, sweet tomato, and spring onion make it vibrant and refreshing, ideal as a quick lunch or mezze side.

Kubeh Selek

Kubeh Selek

Israeli1 h

Kubeh Selek is a striking bowl of tender semolina dumplings filled with warmly spiced lamb, simmered in a ruby-red beet broth brightened with lemon and herbs. The soup is earthy, lightly tangy, and deeply comforting, with each dumpling soaking up the fragrant broth while staying delicately firm.

Sabich Bowl

Sabich Bowl

Israeli30 min

This Sabich Bowl layers silky hummus, warm roasted aubergine, jammy eggs, crisp tomato-cucumber salad, and a punchy tahini-amba dressing. It delivers the creamy, smoky, tangy, and fresh contrasts that make sabich so satisfying, in an easy beginner-friendly meal.

Hummus Abu Hassan

Hummus Abu Hassan

Israeli20 min

This hummus is ultra-smooth, pale, and creamy, with deep nuttiness from tahini and bright acidity from lemon. Warm whole chickpeas, fruity olive oil, and a dusting of paprika turn it into a simple but luxurious bowl best eaten fresh and scooped up with bread.

Salat Katzutz

Salat Katzutz

Israeli10 min

This refreshing chopped salad is bright, juicy, and herbaceous, with finely diced tomatoes and cucumbers dressed simply in lemon and olive oil. It is crisp, light, and intensely fresh, making it an ideal side dish for almost any Mediterranean-style meal.

Shawarma

Shawarma

Israeli45 min

This chicken shawarma is deeply spiced, juicy, and charred at the edges, tucked into warm pita with nutty tahini, tangy amba, bright parsley, and crisp pickled turnip. The result is rich, savoury, fresh, and sharp all at once, like a great shawarma shop wrap made at home.

Falafel Pita

Falafel Pita

Israeli30 min

This falafel pita is crisp, herbaceous, and warmly spiced, tucked into soft pita with creamy hummus, nutty tahini, crunchy pickled cabbage, and a fresh tomato-cucumber salad. The contrast of hot falafel and cool, bright fillings makes it satisfying, messy, and exceptionally good.

Shakshuka Yeruka

Shakshuka Yeruka

Israeli30 min

Shakshuka Yeruka is a bright, savory skillet of eggs nestled in a tangy green sauce of tomatillos, spinach, onion, and herbs. Creamy goat cheese melts lightly over the top, balancing the gentle heat and fresh, zesty flavors.

Malabi

Malabi

Israeli15 min

Malabi is a delicate, softly set milk pudding scented with rose water and finished with jewel-like pomegranate, pistachios, and coconut. This quick version is creamy, floral, and lightly sweet, with bright crunch from the toppings.

Labneh with Za'atar

Labneh with Za'atar

Israeli10 min

This dish is cool, creamy, and tangy, with fragrant za'atar and rich olive oil pooling into the swirls of thick labneh. Crisp vegetables, briny olives, and warm pita turn it into a fresh, effortless mezze plate that feels generous despite being very simple.

Msabaha

Msabaha

Israeli20 min

Msabaha is a comforting bowl of warm, tender chickpeas layered over silky tahini sauce, then finished with olive oil, cumin, parsley, and a touch of chili. It is creamy yet textured, bright with lemon, and deeply savory despite its simple ingredients.

Jachnun

Jachnun

Israeli1 h

Jachnun is a rich, tightly rolled pastry with delicate flaky layers, a gentle sweetness, and a buttery finish. This quicker oven version is served the classic way, with fresh grated tomato, hard-boiled egg, and fiery schug for contrast.

Bourekas

Bourekas

Israeli45 min

These bourekas are crisp, buttery, and shatteringly flaky outside, with two classic savory fillings inside: creamy spinach-feta and soft potato-cheese. Fresh from the oven, they are rich, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, perfect for lunch, brunch, or a snack spread.

Sabich

Sabich

Israeli30 min

Sabich is a richly layered pita stuffed with silky fried aubergine, creamy hummus, hard-boiled egg, bright chopped salad, nutty tahini, and sharp fruity amba. The contrast of warm, crisp-edged aubergine and cool fresh vegetables makes it deeply satisfying and full of texture.