Zhug, this hot sauce, hailing from Yemen, is packed with zingy and fiery flavors thanks to the addition of earthy cumin, fragrant cardamom, nutty coriander, and fresh herbs. Also known as sahawiq, bisbas, or maboj across the Middle East, it has become an integral part of Israeli national cuisine thanks to the Yemenite Jewish community.
These Healthy Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles are made with only fruit, making them naturally sweet and brimful with electrolytes. Dip them in coconut yogurt and you'll have a fruity Magnum-esque treat that's sure to satisfy. The more in-season the fruits are, the sweeter and tastier the popsicles!
These Candied Furikake Nuts are oven-roasted with furikake sushi rice seasoning, sambal oelek, and maple syrup making them sweet, slightly spicy, salty, and umami all at once!
A healthy, plant-based, and gluten-free take on Caramel Cashew Shortbread Bars, with a creamy caramel made of dates and cashew butter - studded with salted cashews, and a biscuity shortbread base made of coconut and almonds.
These Chocolate Dipped Pumpkin Seed Butter Fudge bites are delightfully sweet, nutty, and creamy. The amount of sugar in this recipe is minimized with the addition of a banana in the place of sugar. I made a small batch, but this recipe is very easy to double, or triple!
These Mini Banana Zucchini Bread Loaves are a healthier, vegan version of your typical banana bread. Packed with banana (of course), zucchini, and almonds. They're easy to throw together, and lovely alongside tea.
This healthier, plant-based, and gluten-free take on the famous Millionaire's Shortbread, with a creamy caramel made of dates and a biscuity shortbread base made of coconut and almonds, and a layer of dark chocolate.
This refreshing Strawberry Tomato Fennel Gazpacho is like a liquid salad; to be eaten as a starter, pick-me-up snack, or alongside the main course. It's a combination of savory and slightly sweet, fragrant with peppery basil.
This warming Tomato Chickpea Soup is subtly spiced and elevated with za'atar and fresh basil. The added coconut milk is optional but makes it wonderfully smooth and creamy.
This sweet, fresh, and tangy Cherry Chia Jam can be made in just 30 minutes and is great as a spread on bread, filling for all kinds of baked goods, to stir through a bowl of yogurt, or eaten straight from the spoon!
These Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chunk Sea Salt Cookies are a surefire hit. Perfectly nutty, sweet, and salty. These are great entry-level tahini cookies as the sesame flavor only barely shines through.
This recipe is loosely adapted and 'veganized' from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's recipe in Jerusalem. These light and savoury kebabs are made of cauliflower and artichokes. Great as a starter or a main course, paired with the eggplant, with a simple salad, or as part of a mezze spread. You won't miss the fish in this one!