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”

Red Lentil Soup

This easy and delicious soup is from Masterchef finalist, Emma Spitzer, whose Middle-Eastern inspired food left a lasting impression. I’ve enjoyed cooking my way through her first cookbook, Fress: Bold, Fresh Flavours from a Jewish Kitchen. Red Lentil Soup (slightly adapted from Fress) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, peeled and diced 4 carrots,Continue reading “Red Lentil Soup”

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”