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Healthy Holiday Kosher Mediterranean On the side Salad Vegetarian

For the Love of Pomegranates – Quinoa Fresh Salad

I LOVE pomegranates! I grew up with pomegranate trees in our neighborhood and at my Savta’s (grandma) garden and I LOVED watching the fruit getting redder, bigger and heavier until it was time to pick it from the tree. As children we spent a lot of ... continue reading...

Dressed Up Healthy Holiday Kosher So simple Tunisian Vegetarian

Roasted Garlic – To me it is “Tume”

Roasting garlic is always a good idea - A super easy preparation that makes a great flavor taste even greater. This is an awesome example of how with minimum effort, a beautiful presentation and depth of natural sweet flavors come to life in an ... continue reading...

Healthy Holiday Kosher Mediterranean On the side Tunisian Vegetarian

Lubia Rubia – Plenty in Green Beans

This delicious dish is another traditional taste of “Rosh Hashanah” the Jewish New Year holiday. Although the recipes vary from one family to another, the key ingredient that stays the same is the Green Beans. I modified the flavors in this ... continue reading...

Healthy Holiday Kosher On the side Tunisian Vegetarian

Krete – Leek Quiche with a “WOW” effect

Leeks are AMAZING! What a delicate oniony taste and what an appetizing aroma… My mouth is watering just thinking about them… whoever invented them is a genius! :) I am so happy they are one of the symbolic "Rosh Hashanah" dishes. My Savta (grandma) ... continue reading...

Holiday Kosher Mediterranean On the side Snack So simple Sweet Tunisian Vegetarian

Selek Mukli – Crispy Beet Greens (Swiss Red Chard) in Syrup

Here is another unique dish on the Tunisian Rosh Hashanah table – “Selek Mukli”. To me this is THE TASTE of the holiday; as a child I was waiting for this holiday to come, just so I can have a taste of this sweet goodness. …and boy did I taste ... continue reading...