Ruth Galai's family recipes
Living in the Middle East, most of us love hummus. We are blessed with countless restaurants where we can enjoy wonderful hummus in all its variations. Sometimes, though, I make hummus at home; I take a short cut, and use canned garbanzo beans - surely the hummus experts would shake their heads in dismay if they read what I just wrote - but the results are really... Continue Reading →
A very pleasant way to serve zucchini; it is baked in a marinade in the oven, and since there is Silan (date syrup) and balsamic vinegar in the marinade, it becomes a bit caramelized and slightly sweet. You can adjust the amounts of ingredients to your taste. If you prefer a less sweet result, then... Continue Reading →
I got this recipe several years ago from my friend Miriam, who so kindly shared this with me. I made it for the family, and they all loved it. This is very easy - you can use whatever amounts you want. It can be "cabbage with rice" or "rice with cabbage", depending on how much... Continue Reading →
I dedicate this recipe to Efrat, Sharon and Tali - our daughters-in-law - whose enthusiasm about this dish has helped me realize that cooked vegetables can be not only "good for you", but also "good-tasting". This recipe has become popular at our family dinners, and it is very easy to prepare. I use frozen brussels sprouts, and... Continue Reading →
This recipe can be made "as is", and cut into squares or wedges, depending on what kind of pan you use. Sometimes I make a dough and turn it into a spinach "quiche". In any case, it is important that the chopped spinach be dry. It is a good idea to leave it for a while in a strainer till... Continue Reading →
This is very simple to prepare, and always comes out tasty. The best kind of rice to use is either Persian or Basmati rice - it must be long-grain rice. The noodles should be very thin noodles (vermicelli), and they should be short in length; if they are too long, you can always put them... Continue Reading →
This recipe is a newcomer to our family - and we love it. I got it from my friend Sara - one of many wonderful recipes that she has shared with me in the last few years. It is delicious, and very colorful. Sometimes I add some wild rice to the dish - the wild rice... Continue Reading →
I got this recipe many years ago from a neighbor here in Jerusalem. It is easy to prepare and has long been popular in our family. I often like to prepare it for Friday night dinner since I can put it in the oven, take a little siesta with the Friday newspaper, and the potatoes... Continue Reading →
I got the idea for these sweet potatoes from one of Aharoni's recent cooking programs on TV; there are a few additions of my own (olive oil, garlic, thyme, and soy sauce). These sweet potatoes came out beautiful and the family loved them. This is definitely going to be a popular part of future family... Continue Reading →
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