Israeli Recipes

Shawarma is Israel’s favorite street food along with falafel.  This version has all the classic shawarma flavor but is easy to make at home.  Serve with Israeli salad and mujadera …

Mujadara is a popular side dish in Israel and throughout the Middle East made of rice and lentils topped with fried onions. Serve alongside chicken or meat. Mujadara is believed …

Yellow chicken and potatoes are extremely popular in Israel.  You can find them made in homes, sold hot in stores, and even in children’s hot lunches.  Just add green beans …

Israeli paprika chicken and potatoes makes for a quick, easy, and healthy meal.  Just cut up potatoes and chicken quarters, spice, and roast. This is my go-to recipe at the …

Sufganiyot are Israel’s most popular Chanukah food.  These powdered jelly doughnuts are by far the best I’ve ever made and are even better than the bakeries’. Weeks prior to Chanukah, …

Israeli salad is a simple vegetable salad which you will almost always find served at meals in Israel.  You can eat it as a starter, a side salad to pretty …

Israeli white rice is much more flavorful than regular white rice and is never sticky but just as simple to make!  Serve on the side of meat, poultry, fish, a …

Israeli red rice is a delicious side that you will only find made in homes.  Add it to your table for a burst of color and delicious flavor.  Serve alongside …

This is by far my favorite challah recipe.  It is soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make!    Eat it right out of the oven when it’s still warm, or …

Israeli cabbage salad is a classic Israeli appetizer and side dish.  Not unlike American coleslaw, this dish is sweet and creamy.  Serve alongside dinner, lunch, or at a cookout.  Growing …