Israeli food is a melting pot of flavors, a combination of North African, Middle Eastern, Western and Eastern European cuisines. But there is one thing that seems to tie these recipes together is the use of the freshest ingredients – particularly fruits and vegetables – grown in the warm Mediterranean climate.
Here are a few recipes we’ve collected from our Ashkelon friends. Enjoy!
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2. Place in oven (350ºF) or under broiler in single layer, on a cookie sheet or broiling pan, until slightly wrinkled. Longer depending on how done you like your veggies. Hint: cover pan with aluminum foil for simple and easy clean-up!
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*Keep your eyes open for different color beans – green, yellow or black – as a mixture will make it even more interesting. And when preparing them, leave the wispy ends on as they look so nice.
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Serve beans warm, sprinkled with chervil if you like – it’s a delicate, crunchy herb that goes well with beans. Serve as a salad or as an accompaniment to a main meal.
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Couscous
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For the couscous:
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Cook’s Note: To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before using.
Every Israeli has a great shakshuka recipe. Here is Baltimorean (and former Ashkelonean) Huppit Bartov’s
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1. Sauté onions for 3-5 minutes. Add Harissa/chili flakes in olive oil, then add garlic last to make sure it doesn’t burn and turn bitter.
2. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and spices. Stir often and cook for about ten minutes.
3. When sauce is ready, Create a “hole” in your sauce revealing the bottom of your saucepan and add the eggs, one egg at a time. Add eggs all around the saucepan. Cover pot and cook eggs in sauce for 5-7 minutes.
4. Add chopped parsley on top. Serve with bread to sop up the sauce.
*Make sure there is only ONE ingredient in the can- fresh red ripe tomatoes.
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