Category: Mains
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T’beet – Iraqi Jewish Chicken & Rice in a Pot
Iraqi Shabbat stew with spiced rice and chicken is usually served on Shabbat, just like Ashkenazi cholent. Below, I give two different cooking times: one for a very slowly cooked dish and one for a much faster cook. This really depends on when you want to serve it and what your oven capacity is. I…
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Pastilla – Moroccan Chicken Filo Pie
I had the amazing privilege of traveling to Morocco in 2023. It was truly an experience to visit what was once home to a massive Jewish community. We were welcomed with so much warmth and food! Moroccan cuisine is so vibrant and delicious. The constant combination of sweet and savoury in every dish has always…
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Aunt Eudice’s Brisket
My aunt’s brisket consistently delivers—well, almost every time. Her cooking is no-fuss: nothing overly complicated, but always, I mean always, delicious. Her brisket recipe is straightforward, demanding very little from the cook except patience and time in the oven. The first time I attempted to recreate it, I followed the recipe to the letter—or so I…
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Chicken Salad with Grapes & Butternut Squash
This is one of those chicken salads that just works. It’s my go-to dish before the Yom Kippur fast: hearty, nutritious, and full of the things that keep me satisfied longer. It also happens to be absolutely delicious. Feel free to substitute any ingredient that doesn’t work for you. For years, I’ve debated whether kale…
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Gravlax
This is one of my favorite recipes ever to make. It’s a minimum effort, maximum result type of dish, but it does require some forethought. I’m currently reading a brilliant book called ‘Salt: A World History’ by Mark Kurlansky. It’s totally worth the read if you are curious about culinary history and the way it…
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Zucchini (Courgette) and Ricotta Bake – Pashtida
Pashtida is an Israeli no-crust quiche that makes the best of the dairy products and fresh vegetables available wherever you are in Israel. Our version uses solid ricotta and a combination of courgettes (zucchini) and peas. The addition of store-bought pesto takes this from a simple traybake to something that your friends and family will…
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Ginger and Honey Chicken
One day, I want to grow up to be Ina Garten. I love her style of cooking and hosting. The Barefoot Contessa was one of the first cookbooks I ever bought. It’s now falling apart from years of use, but I can’t bring myself to replace it—holding it reminds me of a much younger me, hosting my…
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Pomegranate Slow-Cooked Lamb
This dish is an absolute game-changer and will redefine your culinary experience with lamb, even if you’re not typically a fan of lamb (which I am not!). The combination of lamb, vibrant pomegranate, lemon, and honey creates an extraordinary flavour that ensures you won’t have leftovers. This is hands down my go-to Friday night main…