Tori’s Kitchen

Delicious, tested recipes from Tori Avey – Tori’s Kitchen with reviews, step-by-step photos, cooking tips and tutorials. Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Kosher, Healthy.

Unstuffed Cabbage

Delicious recipe for Unstuffed Cabbage, an easier way to capture the flavor of savory stuffed cabbage without all the work.

The Purim Pucker

A sweet and sour cocktail reminiscent of iced mint lemonade. Great choice for a Purim celebration.

Herb Braised Lamb Shanks

Tender slow-cooked lamb in a flavorful savory herb-infused wine sauce. Easy, hearty recipe.

Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Panko

A delicious and healthy recipe for Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing, Parmesan, Toasted Panko and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes.

Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetable Rice

Fluffy basmati vegetable rice with turmeric & Middle Eastern spices, roasted eggplant and carrot, chickpeas & pine nuts. Fabulous vegan entree or side dish.

Pumpkin Spice Cake

The best pumpkin cake! Sweet and moist pumpkin spice flavor with raisins, cinnamon and spices. Easy to bake cake recipe.

Aunt Bev’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver

Make delicious vegetarian chopped liver from a Jewish family recipe. Meat-free and full of flavor using only whole food ingredients.

Rosh Hashanah Sangria

Sweetly symbolic sangria recipe for the High Holidays with red wine, pomegranate juice, apple, grapes, and honey.

Grilled Vegetable Salad

In this irresistible salad, grilled zucchini, squash, asparagus, and corn are tossed with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and lemony basil dressing.

Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto and Goat Cheese

Fresh tomatoes stuffed with a healthy blend of quinoa, pesto, basil, parmesan and garlic topped with warm baked goat cheese.

Peach and Blueberry Crisp

A simple seasonal dessert recipe with peaches and blueberries, inspired by the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market.

Stovetop Tzimmes

Make traditional Jewish tzimmes with yams and sweet potatoes for Rosh Hashanah, Passover, or any festive occasion.

Corn & Pepper Panko Schnitzel

Vegetarian summer recipe for crispy corn cakes topped with fresh tomato relish. Vegetarian alternative to schnitzel.

Crunchy Pickled Salad

A delightful pickle-flavored salad with cucumbers, cabbage, radish and fresh dill. Cold, crunchy, refreshing, perfect for summer.

Roasted Portobello Pepper Caps with Goat Cheese

Portobello caps are roasted, stuffed with vegetables and goat cheese, and topped with za’atar oil. Quick and easy Mediterranean-style vegetarian recipe.

Honey Garlic Chicken

Aromatic marinated roast chicken slathered with a delectable honey garlic sauce. A tender and flavorful entree, easy enough for a weeknight, yet special enough for a holiday.

Bubbie Ruth’s Mandel Bread

A traditional Jewish family recipe for chocolate chip mandel bread. Bake these cookies crisp like biscotti, or soft and tender. Serve with tea or coffee.

Oven Barbecued Short Ribs

Melt-in-your-mouth flanken-cut beef short ribs are rubbed with a seasoning blend, then slow roasted in the oven with sauce to tender, saucy perfection.

Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers

A delicious chicken marinade inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. A vibrant burst of lemon, garlic, herbs and spices make for mouthwatering skewers. Perfect for grilling and summer cookouts.

Date Honey Nut Cake

This delicious, super easy date cake with honey and nuts is lovely served with tea or coffee. Perfect for Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, or any holiday!

How to Make Candied Lemon Peels

Learn how to candy lemon peels with this easy step-by-step tutorial.

Peach Sangria

Learn to make white sangria with peaches, the perfect cold refreshing party drink for summer.