Sicilian Caponata - Kosher Eggplant Appetizer
Vegetarian Vegan Side dish Summer Italian cuisine Sicilian cuisine Eggplant Appetizer Buffet Zucchini Barbecue Seudah shlishit Gluten-free Make-ahead Batch cooking Passover

Sicilian Caponata - Kosher Eggplant Appetizer

Caponata is a Sicilian cousin of French ratatouille. Their preparation methods are very similar, but what gives caponata its characteristic taste are the capers, vinegar, and black olives. Today I’m sharing my Italian grandmother’s recipe.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Israeli cuisine Vegetarian Kemias Appetizer Vegan Choux-fleur Kids Light Gluten-free Make-ahead Baked Batch cooking Passover

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

In a word? Delicious. Israeli chef Eyal Shani has restored this excellent vegetable’s reputation. Whole roasted cauliflower is a recipe to adopt and serve to anyone who thinks vegetables are boring! You’ll never be ashamed again to say cauliflower is among your favorite vegetables. And if nothing else, you’ll have a great recipe to serve your vegetarian friends.

Psal ou Loubia - Beef Stew with Onions and White Beans
Tunisian cuisine Jewish cuisine Meat Stew Beef Make-ahead Batch cooking Freezable Shabbat Fall Winter No oven

Psal ou Loubia - Beef Stew with Onions and White Beans

Psal ou Loubia (or Bsal ou Loubia), meaning “onions and beans,” is a traditional slow-cooked dish from Tunisian cuisine. Excellent and essential, it features beef, onions, and white beans in a thick, velvety sauce. Here’s my family recipe for Psal ou Loubia.