kosher and jewish (sephardi)

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Recipes

Kabab (Kebabs or Middle Eastern Skewers)

Posted by Pneuma  

Kababs are popular in the Middle East. These are often prepared during barbecues and eaten with pita bread and salads. Yield is approximate. MORE»

Recipe #302812

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Shishlik (Israeli Skewers)

(1 reviews) Posted by Pneuma  

Popular in Israel and can use any meat,beef, lamb for it. Usually prepared without any veggies in the skewers and best served with salads and pita. Preparation time assumes that the meat has been cubed. Yield depends on how small the meat is cubed MORE»

Recipe #302801

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Chickpea Salad

Posted by Chef Dudo  

In our little Israeli reastaurant around the corner they serve this wonderful hummus with in the middle a couple of tablespoons of slightly warm chickpea salad. At first I thought, chickpeas with chickpeas? But believe me, it's great. I gathered... MORE»

Recipe #299097

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Yemenite Soup

Posted by AniSarit  

Saw my very good Yemenite friend do this, and took it to the next level. This is serious comfort food and perfect for a cold winter day or night. With a piece of crusty French or sourdough bread, it's a meal. MORE»

Recipe #293790

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Purim Hamantaschen (Stuffed Pastry Dough With Filling)

Posted by AniSarit  

Purim is a spring holiday commemorating the heroic actions of Esther, Queen of Persia, who prevented Haman from massacring her people. These triangular pastries, literally meaning "Haman's pockets" were inspired by Haman's three-cornered... MORE»

Recipe #289852

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Real Israeli Shakshuka

Posted by Chef #774230  

This is a classic Israeli/Sephardic dish. In hebrew Le'Shakshek means "to shake," after you see the finished product you'll understand why it is named this. This is a very easy dish to make and is extremely good for a college student's... MORE»

Recipe #288557

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Matbucha

(1 reviews) Posted by KosherCook  

This is an Israeli dish of roasted red peppers and tomatoes. It is served cold and is considered a salad although I use that term loosely. It is usually served with Challah which is dipped into the salad. MORE»

Recipe #285297

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Cheese Sambousek

(1 reviews) Posted by Susiecat too  

Small, cheese-filled pastries, eaten as snacks. This recipe comes from the book "A Baker's Odyssey" by Greg Patent. It was recently featured on NPR. MORE»

Recipe #284476

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Yofi Yofi (Dessert Fritters)

Posted by AniSarit  

This is a classic delicious and sinful Yemenite dessert fritter, commonly sold in the streets of Israel in small towns. Recipe from Daniel Rogov MORE»

Recipe #281884

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Roasted Artichokes With Soy-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted by AniSarit  

If you love artichoke, you'll love them roasted, and this is super simple, and oh so tasty! The best part is that this is SO healthy, and packed with vitamins! MORE»

Recipe #281824

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Amba (A Spicy and Savory Mango Condiment)

Posted by Mirj  

Although this is posted in response to a recipe request, I'm also posting this for myself, since it really is time I started making this yummy, spicy sauce. I normally do not like mangoes, but I do like amba, espcially drizzled on my felafel.... MORE»

Recipe #280255

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Moroccan Passover Torte

(1 reviews) Posted by Susiecat too  

Intoxicating orange and coconut flavors, a light and perfect dessert for after a seder. It is pareve. If you want to, add whipped cream to the top. From Joan Nathan. MORE»

Recipe #276034

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Shabbat Chamin / Cholent (Meat and Potato Stew)

(1 reviews) Posted by AniSarit  

This is one of the most forgiving recipes you will find. It's hard to go wrong here. Observant Jews cannot cook on the Sabbath, and yet it has always been tradition to serve a hot meal on Saturday after returning from Synagogue. This is the heart... MORE»

Recipe #269267

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Tabooli

Posted by Vegwife  

My husbands Aunts are all great cooks. When we got married I was given this recipe. I make it every summer and sometimes as a treat when the weather is cold. I use more lemon juice. Sometimes I mix it up and add lime and cilantro instead of... MORE»

Recipe #263972

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Bademjan - Delicious Persian Stew

Posted by Persian Cook  

Bademjan means “eggplant” in Farsi (otherwise known as Persian, the language spoken Iran). This stew works fantastically with Persian rice (Polo) and is a dish which can be modified for vegetarians very easily. Such comfort food–everyone will... MORE»

Recipe #263437

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Kofta Mishmisheya (Lamb Meatballs in Apricot Sauce)

(1 reviews) Posted by Susiecat too  

This is a recipe I have not yet tried. but it is from "The Book of Jewish Food" by Claudia Roden, and every single recipe I have made from that book so far has been a winner! This recipe originates in Iraq, and appeared originally in a... MORE»

Recipe #262449

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Pashtida With a Crust

Posted by Sarah Chana  

Searching for pashtida recipes online I found this, originally from Classic Kosher Cooking by Sara Finkel. Cooking time includes the boiling of the potatoes. MORE»

Recipe #261265

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Pelow Shirin - Festive Persian Rice Dish

Posted by GalicioBocharit  

A colorful traditional dish with a mixture of delicious flavors and visual appeal. Thanks to my friend Susi for getting it from her sister for me! All of the parts can be prepared the night before except for the rice, then warmed and mixed while... MORE»

Recipe #256513

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Bulgur Pudding With Honey and Dates

(4 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

From: "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" by Lorna Sass. Adapted from a Jewish dessert. "It is a Sephardic pudding (alternately called prehito, moustrahana, and belila) that is common among the Jews of Turkey, who serve it to... MORE»

Recipe #256262

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Iraqi Apple Preserve

(1 reviews) Posted by Susiecat too  

This is a lovely use for apples! From "The Book of Jewish Food" by Claudia Roden. She suggests serving this with yogurt to balance the sweetness. The rosewater flavor is strong here, so if you are shy about rosewater consider cutting... MORE»

Recipe #255301

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