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Egyptian Sofrito

Mar

27

2010

Sandy was married to an Israeli of Egyptian origin and learnt how to cook Sofrito from his family. Serve with Egyptian Rice. Sandy Menir Egyptian Sofrito Print Recipe

Galit grew up thinking all Pizzas were vegetarian, and in our household that is true. I got the recipe from Eti Wainer-Iluz. One of Galit’s favourites – both Eti and the Pizza. Eti Wainer-Iluz Eti's Pizza Print Recipe

Tunisian Pot Roast (Tsli)

Feb

16

2010

Robert and Marie sometimes serve up a very tender shoulder of beef for big family lunches. Robert and Marie Haviv Tunisian Pot Roast (Tsli) Print Recipe

Marie’s Chicken and Potato on the Hob

Feb

16

2010

Marie served this to me late one night. It was left over from a meal the previous day. But it was so good I asked her to make it again. The fresh version was just as good. Marie Haviv Marie's Chicken and Potato on the Hob Print Recipe

Michal’s Pot Roast (Tsli)

Apr

10

2009

Michal made this for us when we were on holiday in Cornwall together. Very tasty. Michal David Michal's Pot Roast (Tsli) Slow cooked roast. Print Recipe

Majadrah – Lentils, Rice and Onions

Aug

18

2008

Back in the late eighties I was living in North Sydney. Most days I’d go down to the local Lebanese takeaway booth and buy a felafel roll. Very yum it was too. Not surprisingly after a couple of years of this I became friendly with the owner. One day, instead of my normal felafel roll, ...

Sofrito – Slow Cooking Meat in Little Oil and Water

Mar

27

2008

Avichay Eisenger took us to a small restaurant in the Ben Yehuda market in Jerusalem that specialises in slow cooked food. I had Sofrito and it was wow. I’ve been trying to master it ever since. Steven Thomas Sofrito - Slow Cooking Meat in Little Oil and Water Sofrito was originally a Spanish style of ...

Rachel’s Hobz Malti (Maltese Bread)

Nov

1

2007

I mentioned my interest in Maltese bread to a Maltese colleague of mine. He asked some relatives for recipes and this one came back from a friend of a friend called Rachel – an Anthropologist who spent some time studying the lives of Maltese bread makers. Rachel the Anthropologist Rachel's Hobz Malti (Maltese Bread) I'm ...

Corn Fritters

Jul

16

2007

Galit wanted some creamed sweetcorn from a can. After half a can she had had enough … my challenge was to figure out what to do with the other half a can. Corn Fritters seemed a good solution. These come out nice and puffy and are perfect with either tomato sauce (ketchup), Greek Tzatziki, and/or ...

Salat Mechouia – Grilled Capsicum and Tomato Salad

Feb

21

2007

Slata Mechouia, a Tunisian cooked salad, is frequently seen as an accompaniment at Saturday lunch in the Haviv household. It is a combined effort from Marie and Robert; Robert does the roasting and Marie the chopping. Marie Haviv Salat Mechouia - Grilled Capsicum and Tomato Salad Print Recipe Pin Recipe