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Tahini Bean Dip

This quick and easy Tahini Bean Dip is a lighter version of everyone’s favorite, hummus. It’s great for those who finds chickpeas hard to digest. Try this as a snack with some raw vegetables, as a sandwich spread, or as part of a mezze feast alongside our Chicken Shawarma and Middle Eastern Salad. Prep time:Continue reading “Tahini Bean Dip”

Chicken Shawarma

This mildly spiced chicken shawarma makes an excellent addition to a mezze meal. Serve with Israeli Salad, and hummus and pita on the side. Prep time: about 20 minRefrigeration time before serving: 2-12 hours Yield: serves 6 Adapted from a Nigella Lawson recipe Ingredients: 12 skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets2 lemons4 garlic cloves3 bay leaves2 tspContinue reading “Chicken Shawarma”

Granola

I have finally banished cereal boxes from my kitchen! After years of experimenting, I have finally landed on a healthy breakfast that all three of my lovely children are happy to eat. Low in sugar and featuring a range of nutritious nuts and seeds, this is a filling breakfast to keep busy children and adultsContinue reading “Granola”

Israeli Chopped Salad

This is barely a recipe, more a suggestion of an easy and flavorful summer side dish that will works well with any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean main course, or even on its own with a dollop of hummus. This chopped salad is very popular not just in Israel but all over the Middle East. ItContinue reading “Israeli Chopped Salad”