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Israeli Chopped Salad
Serves 4 The secret to success of this recipe is small/tiny uniform pieces. They catch the flavors better and ensure the exceptional fresh taste with the prefect ratio of flavors! Ingredients 4 small Israeli cucumbers or 2 euro cucumbers, peeled and chopped fine (tiny cubes) 2 medium sized roma tomatoes, chopped fine (tiny cubes) ½…
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Israeli Hummus
Makes 3 cups Ingredients 2 cups of chick peas, soaked overnight and cooked (reserve ½ cup cooking liquid) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1⁄3 cup tahini 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄3 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine 1…
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Israeli Herbal Tea
Makes 1 French press (about 6 cups) Ingredients 1 black tea bag ¼ cup fresh sage leaves ¼ cup fresh lemon thyme leaves ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ½ lemon sliced 3 tablespoons honey Hot, just boiling water Directions In the French press or another tea pot, place the tea bag, fresh mint, sage and…
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Smokey Eggplant Mousse
One of the truly most decadent dishes I have ever tasted in Israel is the many versions of eggplant mousse. A longtime fan of baba ganoush, I was skeptical a few years ago when I tried my first version of this classic Middle Eastern staple in a mousse form. I am not the biggest fan…