Spice Rubs

Grilling and summer are inseparable. It’s a quintessential summer activity, it takes the heat of cooking out of the house, and in Israel, the chances of it raining on you are practically nil. An... Read More

Braised Whole Lamb Shoulder

Lamb is my absolute favorite meat. Its assertive, instantly recognizable flavor is one of my most favorite culinary joys. Since it’s only enjoyed on special occasions, that makes all the  more ... Read More

Pesach Menu: Horseradish

It sits there in an almost innocuous way, a small pile that looks like shredded coconut. You scoop some onto your matzah, take a bite, then three seconds later, WHAM! You get hit in the face with a ... Read More

Pesach Menu: Meat

For some, the seder meal is served so late that you almost wish you didn’t have to eat. But once the smell of cooked meat comes wafting in from the kitchen, you can’t help yourself. Your e... Read More

Striped Red Mullet

The striped red mullet, called rougets in French or barbunia as it’s known locally, is a small red fish found throughout the Mediterranean. They’re actually not a species of mullet and on... Read More