Delicious Israel Recipes
STARTERS
Our charred eggplant with goat yogurt or tahini is an explosion of flavors using some of your local market’s most basic ingredients.
Eyal Shani’s world-famous whole-roasted cauliflower is the perfect way to take this humble vegetable to new heights. This simple side is one of our all time favorites!
This delicious, beet-based carpaccio will have you completely rethinking what carpaccio can taste like! This is a wonderful, vegetarian appetizer for all year round.
MAINS
Traditionally prepared in a pizza-oven-like grill, this addictive flatbread is a great addition to your Shabbat or weekday menu, and you’re never in better hands than with our own Turkish-born Chef Sevim, who has carefully adapted the centuries-old methods to the average modern kitchen.
Shakshuka experts and beginners alike can enjoy this Feta and Spinach Shakshuka, perfect for those looking to get their smattering of veggies in breakfast, brunch or dinner!
This recipe is for those of us who weren’t lucky enough to be blessed with a Moroccan grandmother - this spicy, comforting fish dish will have you fooled, though.
The fresh, tart and sweet flavors of Israeli pomegranates go beautifully with salmon in this superstar main dish.
That creamy, dreamy Israeli hummus you ate at that hole-in-the-wall hummusiya - now in your kitchen.
This traditional dish of rice, lentils and fried onions is both comforting, nourishing and packed with flavor. Click on our recipe to find out how to make it at home!
If you’ve been on a Delicious Israel tour of the Carmel Market or enjoyed one of our Shuk and Cook Workshops, you’ve probably been lucky enough to encounter sabich, the hearty, Iraqi-inspired egg-and-eggplant sandwich that calls Israel home. Now you can make it in yours!
This lightened-up version of the classic street food is absolutely bursting with flavor, thanks to an amazing spice medley.
Once an “exotic” food to international palates, shakshuka is now a staple at Israeli restaurants around the world. Our recipe will allow you to make it exactly how you like it!
SIDES
The borekita, or “little boreka,” is the Iberian Jews’ response to the beloved Turkish street food, the borek. With flaky crust and veggie or cheese filling, these savory bites are perfect for a breakfast on the go, a filling nosh between meals, or even a midnight snack. Follow along with Delicious in-house Chef Sevim as we recreate her grandma’s recipe from Turkey!
So you bought raw tahini - now what? Here’s the quick and easy (and delicious) way to turn that jar of sticky sesame paste into the king of condiments: tahini sauce. This tahini makes the perfect dip for a crudité board, a guilt-free creamy salad dressing, or a decadent drizzle for roasted veggies or meat.
Cabbage salad is a dish that you can find through many of the cultures that unite in Israel. This recipe has presented itself on the Israeli table in many ways, especially in street food shops and grill houses.
This recipe is a classic version of a salad familiar on many Shabbat tables (especially in Moroccan families) and in Israeli grill restaurants and fish restaurants as part of the “salatim” (salad) spread.
This beautiful beetroot tahini dip/spread is the perfect choice for “seasoned” Israeli food lovers to take their tahini consumption to the next level - and it looks pretty nice, too!
This wonderfully simple summer salad showcases the bright, tangy flavors of Israel in one great dish.
Soft, fluffy pita bread is one of the most beloved staples of the Israeli kitchen. Once you bake your own, you’ll never go back to store bought - find out how inside.
Our quick and easy recipe for a classic tahini sauce will make sure you never reach for the ready-made, store bought kind again - this is too good to pass up.
Hardly any meal in Israel is complete without a fresh, chopped Israeli salad. We’ll show you how to do it!
DESSERTS
For the rare occasion your sweet tooth just doesn't win out, test out this savory hamentaschen recipe for a filling version of the beloved Purim Hamentaschen treat.
When the kiddos are in full “I want to wear my mask” mode, and the Spring clock has already sprung forward, then you know it’s time to start practicing those 3 cornered cookies known as Hamentaschen! Purim is a great time to hone your baking skills, and nothing says mishloach manot better than fresh baked cookies filled with … well, just about anything sweet. Add a taste of Israel by including halva or cardamom spice in your oznei haman this year!
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This comforting dessert is both warm enough for a cold winter treat and tangy enough to be a sweet (but not too sweet!) dish enjoyed al fresco on your Tel Aviv balcony.
Old world yeast cake is given new life with gooey halva or chocolate fillings in our special recipe that can be made two ways - pareve (non-dairy) or classic!
Our tahini (or cardamom ) ice cream will have you sitting back and dreaming you’re still basking on the banks of the Mediterranean in no time - and remember, calories don’t count when you’re on vacation!
Enjoyed throughout the Middle East, malabi is one of Israel’s favorite national desserts. Our recipe is even easier than it looks — you’ll be whipping up pinterest-worthy malabi in minutes!
Aaaall we want for Pesaaaaach… is a recipe that doesn’t call for matza meal, matza flour, or matza balls! Sometimes all you need is a simple veggie dish, precisely and immaculately done to highlight the star of the show: the vegetable. And when fresh produce calls, Delicious Israel is here to answer. Try this fork-tender whole-roasted cauliflower for the holiday or any day!