Milan doesn’t always get the attention of the other major Italian cities but photographer Christine Davis proves that it’s worth a second look. Her swoon-worthy photos had us dying to know where she’d go on her 24 hour Milan itinerary.
Spring is the unofficial season of brunching, don’t you think? One of my favorite dishes for brunch is this kuku, which is like the Persian cousin to the Italian frittata except that the eggs are a supporting player more than a star. Kuku is one of the main dishes made for Nowruz or Persian New Year, which happens the first weekend of Spring. Therefore let’s cheers to the New Year with this Persian Kuku with Saffron Potatoes and Herbs recipe!
Walk into Tel Aviv’s Tzfon Abraxas restaurant and there’s music blasting, waiters singing, and cooks dancing. But that doesn’t mean the food isn’t taken seriously. My meal was nothing short of phenomenal but the undeniable favorite is the Charred Cauliflower, which I’ve recreated just for you, along with a Garlic Tahini Sauce recipe.
When I went to dinner at Messa Restaurant in Tel Aviv, I could not get enough of their beet spread. It was super smooth and airy, sweet and earthy so I made a version of it when I returned home and one taste of this Walnut Beet Caviar Spread recipe makes me feel like I am back at Messa again.
My last trip to the Middle East found me stuffing my face with loads of hummus, pita, and knafeh. By the time I got home, I needed to reset my diet but still wanted some of my favorite flavors of the region and the result was this Tahini Carrot Soup with Za’atar Croutons recipe.
You know what’s been missing around here? A classic hummus recipe. As in a recipe that is simple, not boring, and freaking amazing. This is that recipe. Our Most Perfect Classic Hummus recipe.
Say hello to Lebanese lemonade! Lighter than an American lemonade, more akin to a French citron presse, and flavored with mint and rose water.
Lisa Samuel goes on an annual trip to Tel Aviv, and when she goes back this year she’ll head directly to Miznon for the lamb pita.
But until she can get there, she’ll make this Lamb Pita with Tahini Sauce and Zhug recipe – it’s as close as you’ll get to the real thing without hopping a flight to Israel.
Here are our tips for a prefect day of eating in Tel Aviv, Israel.
This Seared Lamb Chops with Green Harissa Recipe is our go-to for spring entertaining and we use the harissa sauce anywhere from as a sauce to a dip and even on a sandwich.