Submitted by Leslie, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. In general, my husband and I grew up in families with very different spice racks and menus. One of our shared favorites is Halva (חלבה). Not a surprise from his side, since he grew up in the Middle East. It may seem a bit out of the norm for me, having grown up in a small coastal town north of Boston. My exposure … Continue reading Halva Cookies (Sesame Tahini & Almond Flour)
Submitted by Relly. This Greek stew has few ingredients, and is yet so rich in flavors. Since back in the days beef was an expensive product, my grandmother would make this dish for the high holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Passover night. My family and I continue this tradition and have this dish for holiday dinners. My grandmother would go to the market and dig for the … Continue reading Less is More Stifado (Greek beef & onions stew)
Submitted by Leah. Thinking back to my childhood through my newlywed years, meatballs were always served at special family meals. Both my mother and mother-in-law never strayed from the traditional recipe. Why would they? Everyone loved them so much, including me. If I had to guess they were probably prepared this way for several generations back. Then one lucky year, it was my turn to host the Passover Seder. It was … Continue reading Ketzitzot – Meatballs in Red Sauce
Submitted by Batya Stepelman from Sparrows & Spatulas. One of my favorite meals on our most recent trip to Israel was the eponymous dish at Dr. Shakshuka in Jaffa. Shakshuka, also spelled Shakshouka, consists of poached eggs, tomatoes, peppers, onions and spices. Originally from Tunisia (though some say Libya), the dish was made popular in Israel by Tunisian immigrants in the 1940s and 50s. I usually … Continue reading Shakshukah (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Submitted by Leslie. Growing up my sister and I spent a lot of time with our grandparents. When I think about them, I picture my grandmother making coffee and everyone hanging out in the kitchen. She called it “coffee and” time. The “and” was usually a pastry or bite of something sweet. When I made my first trip to visit my in-laws, I quickly learned … Continue reading Coffee with Hawaij
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