Shofar? So Good, Y’all!
Sometimes, in a small Southern town, you might not hear the call of the shofar outside of High Holy Day services. Other times, it becomes part of a musical moment of comedy. Recently, in partnership...
View ArticleMy Friends in Israel Are Not All Israeli
With the recent violence and escalation in the Middle East, my mind is on Israel. With every report of a rocket falling or a siren blaring, my heart skips a beat. It’s so close to home. I spent last...
View ArticleI’ll Tell You What You Need to Do
In the wake of the horrific attack this past Friday night in which three innocent Jews were stabbed to death in the settlement of Halamish while celebrating the circumcision of a newborn son, a young...
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Why Israeli Food Is Trending in the U.S.
Israeli food — hummus, falafel, tabbouleh and more — continues to trend, transforming the way Americans cook and eat. What started with Israeli-born chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem cookbook and...
View ArticleVIDEO: How to Make Bourekas
Bourekas are a Sephardi, and more specifically Turkish, treat coming from the word borek which means pie. They are often made with phyllo dough and can be shaped in a variety of ways. In Turkey they...
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Sfenj Donuts for Hanukkah
The following story and recipe come from the book Traditional Jewish Baking by Carine Goren. I was never able to pronounce the name of this pastry correctly. Sfenj actually means “sponge,” and these...
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5 Totally Unique Shakshuka Recipes for Your Next Brunch
I love making a simple, classic North African-Israeli style shakshuka on a busy weeknight for dinner or while entertaining for Sunday brunch. But sometimes you just want something different. Or at...
View ArticleSweet Dessert Hummus Recipe
Have you ever tried dessert hummus? That’s right – a sweet hummus. No, it’s not exactly traditional, but it is as simple as making classic hummus. Instead of savory ingredients like garlic, tahini and...
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Meatballs with Tahini and Tomatoes Recipe
Tahini is a remarkably versatile ingredient. Its rich, nutty flavor adds unique character to everything from cookies, to roasted veggies, raw veggie salads and simmer sauces. For tahini newbies, be...
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Israeli Couscous Mac & Cheese Recipe
Mac and cheese is one of the those comfort food dishes that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. So when my co-workers suggested I try out a mac and cheese made with Israeli couscous, instead of...
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This Israeli Brunch Platter is EVERYTHING
If you’ve ever had a hard time deciding what to eat for brunch, you’ll understand the appeal of this Israeli-inspired restaurant’s over-the-top brunch platter. There’s hummus, labneh, plenty of tahini,...
View ArticleHow to Make Labne Ice Cream
Labne lovers rejoice — you can now enjoy you favorite, yogurt dip as a dessert. If you love tangy, tart frozen yogurt, you are going to love this easy frozen dessert topped with tahini, silan (date...
View ArticleI’ll Tell You What You Need to Do
In the wake of the horrific attack this past Friday night in which three innocent Jews were stabbed to death in the settlement of Halamish while celebrating the circumcision of a newborn son, a young...
View ArticleYou Can Now Get a Degree in Wine at This Israeli University
When you were growing up, did you think, “Gosh, I really want to go to school to learn how to make a bold but drinkable Shiraz?” Well, little kids all over Israel can now have that dream come true....
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5 Jewish Recipes to Make with Summer Tomatoes
Whether you’re growing your own tomatoes in the backyard (like me!), getting barrels of tomatoes in a CSA, or just buying the bounty of tomatoes at your supermarket, it’s hard to ignore that it’s...
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Asian Green Pea Hummus Recipe
There are so many different ways to enjoy hummus, and I must admit, I usually love them all – I grew up in Israel! And equal to my love of hummus is my love of Asian flavors. I even made sushi latkes...
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21 Tahini Recipes Beyond Hummus
Sure, everyone knows that tahini is one of the essential ingredients in hummus. But there are so many more delicious ways to use the Middle Eastern sesame paste condiment, in both sweet and savory...
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Shakshuka with Spinach and Lamb Meatballs Recipe
I admit we’ve had shakshuka on the brain lately here at The Nosher. Shakshuka has become the it brunch dish all over the New York area and there are just so many delicious-looking recipes to try. One...
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Dukkah Recipe: The Egyptian Spice Blend You’ll Love
If you’re putting za’atar on everything from hummus and pita to roasted potatoes, then you’ll love dukkah, an Egyptian spice blend that’s used in a similar way. You may have seen it at Trader Joe’s,...
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Roasted Carrots with Tahini, Mint and Pistachios Recipe
There’s something about carrots at the farmers market that I find utterly addictive. I can’t pass them by without buying them, especially when they still have their beautiful green stems. They just get...
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