Passover - Sephardic Archives

Saffron Chickpea Risotto

Golden creamy saffron-infused vegetarian risotto with chickpeas for complete protein. A hearty and filling meatless entree.

Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Learn to make herby, delicious, flavorful tuna salad without mayonnaise. This Mediterranean-style tuna salad is healthy and delicious!

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

A lemony Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad with made with healthy gluten free quinoa, fresh parsley and mint. Vegan and kosher for Passover.

Yemenite-Style Matzo Ball Soup

A classic Jewish chicken soup recipe with a Middle Eastern twist. Golden turmeric-spiced broth with fluffy, flavorful matzo balls. Kosher for Passover.

Schug

Fiery, herby green sauce with cilantro, parsley, jalapeños, garlic, spices and salt. Adds a spicy kick to all kinds of foods.

Moroccan Paprika Fish

Healthy, tasty, and authentic recipe for fish cooked in a mild Moroccan paprika sauce with olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and red bell peppers.

Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies

These easy and scrumptious matzo chocolate chip cookies are so good, you won’t miss the chametz! Kosher for Passover.

Citrus Broccoli with Cashews

Lightly steamed broccoli and pan-roasted cashews tossed in a luscious sauce with coconut aminos, orange juice, dates, fresh ginger, garlic and cayenne. Easy vegan gluten free side dish.

How to Roast Garlic

Learn five different ways to roast garlic, in oven or on stovetop. Makes milder, tender, caramelized cloves with a touch of sweetness. Easier to digest, too!

West African Brisket

Tender, tasty brisket slowly cooked with African spices, peppers, herbs and garlic. A recipe from Michael Twitty, author of The Cooking Gene.

Classic Hummus

Learn to make smooth, creamy Middle Eastern hummus with flavor variations. Includes easy chickpea peeling technique for effortless preparation and a silky, authentic texture.

Kartoffelpuffer – Crispy Potato Tahini Patties

I am thrilled to introduce you to my newest contributor, Sharon Aharoni. She will be blogging about the rich culinary scene in Israel and abroad.Read More

Lentil Spinach Soup with Lemon

A light, healthy and flavorful take on lentil soup with spices, wilted greens, and fresh lemon juice.

How to Make Crispy Perfect Latkes Every Time

Ever wondered how to make perfectly cooked, crispy and delicious potato latkes? Having trouble getting your latkes to stick together and fry up light andRead More

Mnazaleh

I learned this simple and flavorful recipe for mnazaleh, a vegan eggplant and chickpea stew, in the kitchen of a Druze family in Israel. PronouncedRead More

Curried Vegetable Stew

This warming, healthy and delicious Curried Vegetable Stew is the ultimate clean, nourishing meal. It’s a vegan, gluten free one-pot meal with cauliflower, chickpeas andRead More

Spicy Roasted Carrots and Fennel

If you’re looking for a unique and flavorful vegan side dish, these Spicy Roasted Carrots and Fennel should fit the bill nicely. I love usingRead More

Israeli Salad with Avocado and Mint

This simple, colorful salad is packed with bright flavor and has a satisfying crunch. It’s also filled with healthy, fresh ingredients that pair well withRead More

Chicken Okra Stew

This simple and tasty Chicken Okra stew combines basic ingredients like okra, chicken, and carrots, then takes the dish to another level with the additionRead More

Fava Beans – How to Cook, Soak, Peel and Freeze

Learn how to cook all varieties of fava beans, from fresh to dried, to prepare them for use in recipes. Includes storage and freezing techniques.

Pistachio Mint Pesto

Pistachio Mint Pesto – Flavorful fresh herb pesto sauce with fresh mint, roasted garlic, basil, lemon and parmesan. When the season changes and the weatherRead More

Uri Buri Lemon Turmeric Salmon

This Lemon Turmeric Salmon recipe is enticing for a number of reasons. It is very easy to prepare and the combination of herbs, spices andRead More