Growing up in an Israeli family, I’ve been exposed to quality hummus my whole life. This has made me very picky with my hummus consumption. I’ve made and eaten many versions of hummus recipes and what I know is that nothing makes a bigger difference than using dried beans. I have hummus recipes with canned…
Tag: israeli food
One Pot Chickpea Shakshuka
I love normal (non-vegan) shakshuka with eggs, and have had subpar chickpea shakshuka’s before, so I had low expectations for this recipe. My vegan friend highly recommended this recipe from Minimalist Baker, so I decided to try it, and I very much enjoyed it! I also topped it with Eden Grinshpan’s Garlicky tahini, which I…
Greens and Pita Benedict with Feta Zaatar Cream
Wanted to try this recipe after seeing it featured on Molly Yeh’s instagram and blog. I was particularly excited to try it because it is vegetarian (so am I), is made with homemade pita (one of my favorite types of bread), and is made with a feta cream sauce instead of hollandaise (I love poached…
When to Visit Machne Yehuda
As previously mentioned, Machne Yehuda is one of my favorite markets in the world. This is a hustling and bustling market that has different vibes depending on when you visit. Here are my top three recommendations: Come on Friday: Explore Machne Yehuda on Friday (before Shabbat starts). The market gets packed, and is surrounded by…
Best Foods to Eat at Machne Yehuda
I wrote about some of these places in my earlier post titled, “A Foodie’s Guide to Jerusalem”, but figured I need to dedicate an entire blog post to my favorite market in the world, Shuk Machne Yehuda. Disclaimer: I do not currently live in Jerusalem, but lived there a few years ago for a summer, and…
A Foodie’s Guide to Jerusalem
Based on my many experiences visiting Jerusalem (and one summer living there) I’ve put together some of my favorite foodie stops in this magical ancient city. All of these spots are vegetarian friendly! The first 3 spots are located in Shuk Machne Yehuda (my favorite market in the world!) Azura– I rarely break vegetarianism, and…
Top Restaurants in Tel Aviv
Yelp doesn’t seem to exist in Tel Aviv, so I thought you all might enjoy reading about my favorite restaurants in Tel Aviv. I go to Tel Aviv quite frequently, so here are some of my favorite picks from my last couple of visits to this magical city! *for reviews of these restaurants from other…
Foods of Israel Tour
During my recent trip to Israel, I did a four day extension Birthright extension program called Foods of Israel. Through this program I got to explore the melting pot of Israeli cuisine alongside peers from North and Latin America. The trip was a whirlwind of smells, sights and adventure, and I wanted to share my…
Healthy Brunch
Breakfasts in Israel are my favorite because they are so filling and healthy. Israeli breakfasts are typically full of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, fresh cheeses, and proteins (eggs and fish). For a recent Israeli themed brunch I made the following: Homemade buckwheat bread Toasted pita Hummus (I bought hummus masabacha from my local kosher grocery…
Shakshuka
Shakshuka isRAELI the ultimate comfort food perfect for any meal of the day! There are lots of variations on shakshuka recipes that are so delicious, so make sure to check them out! Green shakshuka is my favorite, but the traditional red (tomato) version is delicious too. Here’s how I made my more traditional version: Shakshuka…
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