Wedding Roast of the Mountain Jews
"Zharkoy arsii," or wedding roast. This is the name of a hot dish that Mountain Jews living in the northern regions of Dagestan have prepared for their weddings since time immemorial. The meat in "Zh…
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Azerbaijani Jewish Lavangi Chicken
Jews who lived in Azerbaijan adopted from the local population the tradition of preparing various dishes with lavangi. Lavangi is a stuffing made from red onions and walnuts, with the addition of sal…
Oven-Roasted Meat with Garlic
In my long-ago Soviet childhood, there were many celebrations. We would make an occasion out of practically anything, without worrying about its meaning or substance. A celebration is when the family…
Onion Dolma
To make onion dolma, you need a great deal of enthusiasm, plenty of free time, and just a little of the poet in you. I first came across this dish while browsing traditional Azerbaijani recipes, and…
Simple Liver Pâté with a Secret
Simple liver pâté with a secret. It can be used as a base to which various ingredients can be added (fried onions, mushrooms, carrots, herbs, and so on). I had long been tempted by the idea of making…
Stuffed Eggplant
Stuffed eggplant is a popular Mediterranean recipe, and paired with homemade tomato-garlic sauce, it is a true celebration of flavor and aroma. Ingredients eggplants (medium length) - 4 ground beef -…
Grandma’s Meat Pie
Grandma’s meat pie is a traditional Jewish recipe. Enjoy this hearty, fragrant pie, and rest assured that Grandma would be pleased :) Ingredients for the dough: flour - 3 cups egg yolks - 2 eggs - 2…
Yemenite Chicken Soup
Yemenite chicken soup is an essential part of meals in the homes of Teimanim—Jews from Yemen. And an essential ingredient in this soup is hawaij for soup (not to be confused with the spice blend of t…
Siniya – Meat with Tahini and Pine Nuts
Siniya is a hearty meat dish originating in Arab cuisine and very popular in the Middle East. It is made in the oven with ground meat, tahini, and pine nuts. The beauty of siniya lies in its simplici…