Cranberry-Orange Olive Oil Cake
Use this cake carefully as it will stop any show. It will suck all attention out of the room and command the respect and admiration of all who behold it. And it tastes good. Make no mistake though: it’s a project. I made it as part of a multi-course Christmas...
Jerusalem: Mejadra
It's lentils. It's rice. It's fried onions. It's like an onion ring salad but rendered guilt free because...it's got lentils! And they're good for you! No wonder it is ancient and "popular throughout the Arab world" (according to the authors) and that there is...
Jerusalem: Spiced Chickpeas and Fresh Vegetable Salad
There was a lot to like about this salad, like the spiced chickpeas. However, if you think Yotam and Sami are going to let you just pop open a can you have come to the wrong grotto. No, this is old school and you are going to soak dried chickpeas overnight...
Jerusalem: Hummus
So, believe it or not, people get very heated on the topic of food, particularly when it comes to tales of origin and authenticity. And poor hummus, such a humble yet deeply satisfying food, makes people just bonkers in Israel. According to Ottolenghi and Tamimi,...
Jerusalem: Chermoula Eggplant with Bulgur and Yogurt
See, this is why I bought this book. I knew it would contain recipes for things I didn't even know I wanted to eat. Eggplant that has been perfectly seasoned and roasted into submission, topped with a nutty, sweet, briny grain. Finished with Greek yogurt....
Jerusalem: Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Cardamom Rice
I am such a sucker for a chicken and rice dish and I know I'm not alone. Why do we love this combination? Many reasons: it's easy (one pot) and comforting, it's substantial, it's adaptable ( riso alla pitocca, chicken biryani, arroz con pollo - and Cook's does a...
Jerusalem: Baby Spinach Salad with Dates and Almonds
A cookbook with great salads has a good shot at winning me over and this is a great salad. I rarely eat dates or use them in anything and now I'm wondering why. Where have you been all my life you sticky little gems? Their pleasant chewiness is a nice...
