Israel's Independence Day
On Israel's Independence Day, Israelis packs their picnic baskets with charcoal, lots of meat, salads, pita bread and hummus. The country's parks are dotted with families outdoors barbecuing and enjoying "The Land." Even if you can't be picnicking outside in Israel this year, you can still enjoy a traditional Israel Independence Day meal.
Shish Kabob Marinade
This marinade, provided by Paula Levine Weinstein and Julie Komerofsky Remer, is great for chicken, beef and fish. For a healthier marinade, the oil can be omitted.
This marinade, provided by Paula Levine Weinstein and Julie Komerofsky Remer, is great for chicken, beef and fish. For a healthier marinade, the oil can be omitted.
E.T.'s Honey Marinade (Meat)
Everyone in our neighborhood in Israel knows to call E.T. with marinade questions. I like E.T.'s Honey Marinade best on boneless chicken thighs (pargiot in Hebrew), but E.T. says this marinade works well on any poultry.
Everyone in our neighborhood in Israel knows to call E.T. with marinade questions. I like E.T.'s Honey Marinade best on boneless chicken thighs (pargiot in Hebrew), but E.T. says this marinade works well on any poultry.
E.T.'s Lemon Marinade (Meat)
This marinade couldn't be easier. It works great with all kinds of poultry, but we usually use this marinade on boneless chicken breasts. For best flavor, make sure to use fresh lemons and garlic.
This marinade couldn't be easier. It works great with all kinds of poultry, but we usually use this marinade on boneless chicken breasts. For best flavor, make sure to use fresh lemons and garlic.
E.T.'s Marinade for Steak (Meat)
The lemon in this marinade tenderizes the steaks. The soy, garlic and parsley work with the lemon to add super flavor to the meat. E.T.'s Marinade for Steak is easy and tasty.
The lemon in this marinade tenderizes the steaks. The soy, garlic and parsley work with the lemon to add super flavor to the meat. E.T.'s Marinade for Steak is easy and tasty.
Edamame Tomato Salad (Parve)
Who doesn't love edamame? These soybeans are delicious and nutritious. Edamame, soybeans that are harvested while still green and not yet hardened, have a sweet, nutty flavor. They are low in fat and high in protein, vitamins A and B, and calcium. While these beans can consumed as a snack, they can also be easily incorporated into salad recipes.
Who doesn't love edamame? These soybeans are delicious and nutritious. Edamame, soybeans that are harvested while still green and not yet hardened, have a sweet, nutty flavor. They are low in fat and high in protein, vitamins A and B, and calcium. While these beans can consumed as a snack, they can also be easily incorporated into salad recipes.
Cauliflower Broccoli Salad (Parve)
I made this Cauliflower Broccoli salad for our Israeli Independence Day picnic. The carrots and red onion add color, and the sunflower seeds and cashews add flavor. The simple dressing consists of mayonnaise, red wine vinegar and brown sugar. Everyone loved it, and it made a nice, lite accompaniment to the grilled meat.
I made this Cauliflower Broccoli salad for our Israeli Independence Day picnic. The carrots and red onion add color, and the sunflower seeds and cashews add flavor. The simple dressing consists of mayonnaise, red wine vinegar and brown sugar. Everyone loved it, and it made a nice, lite accompaniment to the grilled meat.
Classic Israeli Salad (Pareve)
Israeli salad, finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers topped with olive oil, lemon juice and spices, is light, healthy and fresh tasting.
Israeli salad, finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers topped with olive oil, lemon juice and spices, is light, healthy and fresh tasting.
Festive Israeli Salad (Pareve)
Whether eating in Israel in a restaurant or in someone's home, you are likely to find some version of this finely diced, tomato-cucumber based salad.
Whether eating in Israel in a restaurant or in someone's home, you are likely to find some version of this finely diced, tomato-cucumber based salad.
Macaroni Salad for Kids (Parve)
This child-friendly Macaroni Salad can be the starchy side dish on your barbecue menu. While this simple pasta salad can be easily dressed up with cherry tomatoes, red onion, broccoli, carrots or other raw vegetables, my kids prefer it plain.
This child-friendly Macaroni Salad can be the starchy side dish on your barbecue menu. While this simple pasta salad can be easily dressed up with cherry tomatoes, red onion, broccoli, carrots or other raw vegetables, my kids prefer it plain.
Peacock Vegetables (Pareve)
This is one of those sure-fire success recipes from Our Customers' Favorites by Paula Weinstein and Julie Remer. I like to make these Peacock Vegetables whenever we invite guests over for a barbecue. I also like to make this for the Purim Feast (Seudat Purim). This refreshing dish can be served with meat and to a large crowd.
This is one of those sure-fire success recipes from Our Customers' Favorites by Paula Weinstein and Julie Remer. I like to make these Peacock Vegetables whenever we invite guests over for a barbecue. I also like to make this for the Purim Feast (Seudat Purim). This refreshing dish can be served with meat and to a large crowd.
About.com Barbecues and Grilling: Grilled Citrus-Tamarind Chicken
Using tamarind pulp will help to give the chicken a delicious sweet yet tangy flavor.
Using tamarind pulp will help to give the chicken a delicious sweet yet tangy flavor.
About.com Barbecues and Grilling: Grilled Soy Chicken
This is a great way to get some fantastic grilled chicken without spending a lot of time. Just marinate the chicken pieces for about 30 minutes and before you know it your grilling.
This is a great way to get some fantastic grilled chicken without spending a lot of time. Just marinate the chicken pieces for about 30 minutes and before you know it your grilling.
About.com Barbecues and Grilling: Italian Grilled Chicken
This is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious Italian-herbed rotisserie chicken. Keep the chicken basted with the herb mixture and you'll get an tender and juicy bird.
This is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious Italian-herbed rotisserie chicken. Keep the chicken basted with the herb mixture and you'll get an tender and juicy bird.
About.com Barbecues and Grilling: Maple Mustard Grilled Chicken
These chicken breasts have a nice sweet flavor. Serve them as they are or add them to salads and sandwiches.
These chicken breasts have a nice sweet flavor. Serve them as they are or add them to salads and sandwiches.
About.com Middle Eastern Food: Hummus
Hummus is one of the more popular Middle Eastern dips. Served with fresh or toasted pita, it makes for a great snack or appetizer.
Hummus is one of the more popular Middle Eastern dips. Served with fresh or toasted pita, it makes for a great snack or appetizer.
About.com Middle Eastern Food: Pita
In the Middle East, pita is made in brick ovens, where very high heat can be achieved. It is very hard to duplicate in a home kitchen, but this recipe, combined with high heat comes very close.
In the Middle East, pita is made in brick ovens, where very high heat can be achieved. It is very hard to duplicate in a home kitchen, but this recipe, combined with high heat comes very close.