Food & Recipes

Colorful mix of local dishes and recipes brought from all over the world. The Israeli cuisine is frequently ranked among the top ten healthiest diets in the world being quite similar to the Mediterranean diet. 'Israeli Food' brings you the best Jewish recipes and news from the culinary world.

 Dairy dreams, delights, and daring

Dairy dreams and delights: Trending Israeli cheesecakes ahead of Shavuot

Cheesecake isn’t just a dessert, it’s a Shavuot essential. And this year’s offerings are a testament to its versatility.

By NERIA BARR
25/05/2025
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In the kitchen with Henny: Dishing out Shavuot comfort, dairy-style

This year, Shavuot begins on Sunday night, which means there’s not a lot of prep time after Shabbat. Here are tips so you can plan in advance and start the holiday feeling calm and ready!

25/05/2025

Wine talk: Tzohar opening doors

Kashrut standards for wine in Israel have a long and complicated history. Tzohar is providing a private alternative to make kosher wine more accessible.

In the kitchen with Henny: BBQ bites

Chimichurri sauce, beef kebabs, hot dog & veggie skewers, and gluten-free graham crackers.

17/05/2025

Dashi: Japan comes to Netanya

On a recent visit, we ordered the Omakase, a tasting menu with nine different dishes, to get an idea of what Dashi is all about.

HaKatan: Little space, big flavors in Tel Aviv

HaKatan recently caught my eye once again. It has since expanded, with a larger space that’s hard not to pop into, thanks to its intimate, candlelit bar that’s buzzing.

By LAUREN GUMPORT
11/05/2025

Amaya: A new dairy culinary gem in Rehovot

Dudu describes the concept as “seasonal Mediterranean food at the highest level of fine dining that is also good value for money.”

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
08/05/2025

Hail to the ancient world: A look at the rich wine tradition of Armenia

Now I will be looking out for other Armenian wines. After all, wine is armchair tourism. Uncork a bottle of Armenian wine, and you are already halfway to Armenia. 

Baking with artificial intelligence: Is AI a superior baker than humanity?

Just like art and music, the best that AI can do is duplicate; it can never innovate.

03/05/2025

Food that bites: How Israeli cuisine has evolved over the past 77 years

From burekas to MasterChef, the Israeli palate has grown with the country.

By AUDREY LYNN LEINOFF
01/05/2025
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