eggplant, olive and tomato cheesecake

eggplant, olive and tomato cheesecake

Aren’t my cheesecake slices SO cute? I only realized after I took the photos (and ate all the slices) that the one of the right looks like a happy face :). Guys, trust me, once you try this recipe you’ll be smiling just as much as Mr. 

bulgur pilaf with tomatoes and bell peppers

bulgur pilaf with tomatoes and bell peppers

How many of you have bulgur wheat in your pantry? If you don’t, I urge you to go buy some, as this grain is not only so versatile but also guarantees a great meal each time; well, as long as you have bunch of great recipes in 

bulgur salad with herbs, pomegranate and pistachios

bulgur salad with herbs, pomegranate and pistachios

I have a weird relationship with pomegranate seeds. Everyone seems to either love them or hate them. Acid and crunchy, they’re not my favorite thing to eat on their own, but once you throw them into a salad it’s a whole different story. They suddenly come to 

shakshuka

shakshuka

When I’m in Israel, I make it a priority to have breakfast at least once at Benedict, a restaurant known to have the best breakfast in the country — or should I even say, the world. What’s so amazing about Benedict is not only its 

za’atar spiced cod patties in tomato sauce

za’atar spiced cod patties in tomato sauce

I received two Yotam Ottolenghi cookbooks for my birthday, and I have fallen in love with his cuisine ever since I first cooked one of his recipes. What I love about Ottolenghi’s cuisine is his mix of Middle Eastern flavors — something I can totally relate to, as