Zucchini Pesto
Sauces & condiments Appetizer Pasta Courgette Light Italian cuisine Raw Vegan Gluten-free

Zucchini Pesto

I often make pasta for Friday lunch, each week with a different sauce (unless there’s a special request ^^). With spring here, I wanted to try a quick sauce with no cooking and no cheese… Zucchini pesto. It was a huge success, it comes together in just a few minutes, it’s fresh, well-balanced and pairs beautifully with pasta. If you love basil and zucchini, I highly recommend trying it!

Roasted Eggplant with Tehina - Aubergine Biladi
Appetizer Kemias Vegetarian Vegan Light Israeli cuisine Eggplant Summer Rosh Hashanah Gluten-free

Roasted Eggplant with Tehina - Aubergine Biladi

Here’s a must-have Israeli appetizer - smoky eggplant with tehina. It’s traditionally prepared over an open flame which gives it that very characteristic taste. We love it with a bit of tomato, plenty of tehina and cilantro. The result is melt-in-your-mouth and creamy. If you think you don’t like eggplant, give it a chance with this recipe!

Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Dairy-free Creams & Mousses Raw Kids Passover No-bake Make-ahead Batch cooking Gluten-free

Chocolate Mousse

A deeply chocolatey mousse that makes that delicious sound when you dip your spoon in! I don’t know about you, but my barometer for a successful chocolate mousse is partly tied to the sound my spoon makes when I plunge it in for that first bite. It’s delicious, super easy, and satisfying! And bonus here, it’s dairy-free!

Hummus with Tahini - Basic Recipe
Appetizer Kemias Salads Vegetarian Gluten-free Vegan Israeli cuisine Basics Chickpeas Make-ahead Batch cooking

Hummus with Tahini - Basic Recipe

Hummus - chickpea purĆ©e - is one of Israel’s national dishes. You’ll find dozens of varieties in restaurants (some - called Houmoussia - serve only that!) but it’s so quick to make that I encourage you to try it at home. Here’s a classic version of hummus with tahini as we eat it here.

Egg Salad - Kosher English-Style
Appetizer Kemias Salads Vegetarian Summer Gluten-free English cuisine Kids Gluten-free Eggs

Egg Salad - Kosher English-Style

I discovered this egg salad in London, where the English traditionally eat it in sandwiches. I absolutely love this salad - it’s more flavorful than our classic egg-mayo thanks to the addition of green onions and mustard. I also add a finely minced shallot, and it’s always devoured in moments, even by the kids. You can enjoy it on bread, challah, or use it to fill appetizer bites.