The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/food-for-thought/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:18:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Food for thought | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/food-for-thought/ 32 32 The fried rolls of Tunisian fricassee https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-fried-rolls-of-tunisian-fricassee/ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:52:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1105928 Looking for an excuse to fry something other than latkes? Try these doughy treats

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]]> The Lemon Bombe and other tales from Lori Rapp’s kitchen https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-lemon-bombe-and-other-tales-from-lori-rapps-kitchen/ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 06:47:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1071484 A Jerusalem catering couple share their secrets, recipes and disasters

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]]> Cook rustic roots for Sukkot https://www.timesofisrael.com/cook-rustic-roots-for-sukkot/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 09:29:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1071902 Sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips with sundried tomatoes and silan

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]]> Blushing apricot tartlets as a delicate summer treat https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-delicate-diy-apricot-tartlet-for-the-summer/ Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:22:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1020394 Use ready-made puff pastry to create a fresh fruit pastry brushed with apricot preserves and almond paste

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]]> Say cheese, it’s Shavuot https://www.timesofisrael.com/say-cheese-its-shavuot/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:59:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=996964 Once the rabbis decided to celebrate the wheat harvest with dairy, the cheesemakers got creative

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]]> Arak-spiked ‘limonana’ with tapas for Independence Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/arak-spiked-limonana-with-tapas-for-yom-haatzmaut/ Sun, 04 May 2014 03:59:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=970022 Get the requisite barbecue started with some easy snacks for assuaging everyone's hunger

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]]> It tastes just like Manischewitz https://www.timesofisrael.com/it-tastes-just-like-manischewitz/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:00:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=943994 The essence of oranges and nuts in an airy, spice-filled torte

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]]> An olive tree branch for your black bean soup https://www.timesofisrael.com/fight-germs-with-black-beans-cooked-with-olive-tree-leaves/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 04:40:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=849756 Root and cruciferous vegetables, deep-hued berries, fresh herbs and dried spices -- all good for whatever ails you

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]]> Beet it for the borscht https://www.timesofisrael.com/beet-it-for-the-borscht/ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:26:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=836576 Bring home a bag of beets, and discover the rich hues and hidden flavors of this winter root vegetable

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]]> Go native this Tu Bishvat with carob cake https://www.timesofisrael.com/celebrate-the-trees-with-carob-cake/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:29:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=824488 To celebrate the trees, blend some 'bokser' with brandy for a sweet treat topped with strawberries

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]]> Almond joy in a vegan cheese https://www.timesofisrael.com/almond-joy-in-a-vegan-cheese/ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:55:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=796316 If you're thinking about eliminating animal-based foods from your diet, try this almond cheese as a solid substitute

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]]> ‘Joy of Kosher’ queen goes sabra https://www.timesofisrael.com/joy-of-kosher-kitchen-queen-goes-sabra/ Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:10:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=777416 18 months into her aliya, Jamie Geller adjusts to cumin, eggplant and hummus

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]]> Pumpkin pie for Hanukkah turkey eaters https://www.timesofisrael.com/pumpkin-pie-for-hanukkah-turkey-eaters/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 04:15:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=760408 Thanksgivukkah is nigh and it's time to figure out how to bring olive oil into Thanksgiving dinner

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]]> Good seed https://www.timesofisrael.com/good-seed/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=747538 Small in size, sesame bursts with vitamins and flavor

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]]> Going bananas https://www.timesofisrael.com/going-bananas/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 10:22:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=728124 The best way to use up that overripe fruit sitting on the counter

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