Recipes

A hint of chipotle adds smoky depth without overwhelming this updated classic–and it’s great with a dollop of sour cream.

Baking meat-loaf mixture in ramekins or muffin tins cuts cooking time and makes fun-to-eat, kid-friendly meals; individual portions also freeze easily, so make extra for later meals.

These nutritious takes on classics, including mac ‘n cheese, chicken pot pie, tomato soup, and meatloaf, make it possible to enjoy your favorite soul-soothing meals while sticking to your healthy eating plan.

Teas and herbal tisanes are popular throughout the Middle East. This blend of fresh spearmint and sage is particularly tasty, and provides the soothing and cooling benefits of mint with the medicinal properties of sage, including itsability to ease indigestion.

Named Tu B’Shevat Salad, for the Jewish holiday that translates to “New Year for Trees,” this salad features festive, seasonal fruits.

Anyone who has ever lingered over a table long after the serving bowls are empty knows that sharing a meal is one of the most beautiful ways that people connect. A small, multicultural congress of chefs called Chefs for Peace has taken that concept to heart, illustrating through their work that nourishment extends to a level far deeper than satisfying mere hunger. Enjoy these recipes from Chefs for Peace member Moshe Basson, of Eucalyptus restaurant in Jerusalem.

Fresh fruit, dressed with a yogurt-honey blend (both traditional Middle Eastern foods) and accompanied
by these delicate cookies, adds a sweet, not-too-heavy ending to any meal.

Israel may be known as the land of milk and honey, but when it comes to her culinary offerings, there’s far more to explore. Thanks to the popularity of global cuisines, the traditional pantry ingredients featured here can be found in most natural foods stores, specialty food shops, Middle Eastern food markets, and online.

A staple throughout Israel and the Middle East, this cool, colorful salad is often offered by street vendors
and food stands for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.