Chanukah is around the corner. It is so early this year and I am scrambling to put a beautiful dinner together. I don't know about where you live, but here in my town, … [Read more...] about Sufganiyot, Jelly Doughnuts
Israeli
Schwarma
Schwarma is an extremely flavorful, spicy, Israeli, Middle Eastern masterpiece of a sandwich. You may think that this is something you can only eat at a restaurant or schwarma counter, but I beg to differ. Tonight I had my Superbowl inspiration to serve a schwarma buffet for … [Read more...] about Schwarma
Pita Bread
Late Friday afternoon I realized in a panic that I did not have any Challah remaining in my magical freezer. I did not want to run to the kosher bakery at the last moment 2 minutes before they close, they close early on Friday, and there was not time to make Challah. What to … [Read more...] about Pita Bread
Laffa Bread
Bread the Staff of Life. After the Passover drought of leavened foods, fresh bread fills the nostrils with the earthy aroma of yeast and delights the mouth with a sublime taste that satisfies some imprinted human instinct. I decided to make some Laffa, thick pillows of chewy … [Read more...] about Laffa Bread
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Another crunchy wonderful salad for a side dish, this version of the classic Israeli salad is great with Lamb, beef, chicken, or fish. This night I was thinking light since I want to fit in a certain dress soon. I made the salad and a piece of succulent Chilean Sea Bass, pan … [Read more...] about Cucumber Tomato Salad
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