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"Breakfast was my favorite meal (by far) when in Israel. Salads and vegetables in general are very common for breakfast. This mixed cheese salad was a favorite and leaves lots of room for variations. Enjoy! (Cook time is just rest time)"

Ingredients: cottage cheese, cucumbers...

"Leshakshek means to shake in Hebrew. This is an egg and tomato dish that would be something different for brunch. Add garlic, basil, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy.."

Ingredients: cooking oil, eggs, onions...

"This is a traditional fruit salad that we always serve in the summer. It is traditionally served on the holiday of Tu Be'Shvat, but we love to eat it all summer long."

Ingredients: coconut, pitted dates...

"This is a flaky Yemenite bread that my friend Yechiel taught me to make in Israel. It is delicious with puréed tomatoes and zhoug (a spicy condiment--I posted the recipe separately) or with honey. Well worth the effort! (Cook time is rest time)."

Ingredients: salt, sugar, vinegar...

"This Spanish-Mediterranean vegetable salad is healthy, light, and great for the summer months."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley...

"From the Canadian Living Test Kitchen.By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
In Hebrew, this salad is called Salat Yerakot Israeli and is always cut in a perfect dice. You may chop and combine the vegetables up to 2 hours ahead, then cover and set aside on the counter. Add the dressing just before serving."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, lemon juice...

"This Italian and Libyan- influenced dish is great to serve in the summer months."

Ingredients: corn, chopped tomatoes, eggs...

"This was the first time I ever made custard-based ice cream, and it was delicious! The rose water and saffron go great together, without overpowering each other. I doubled the original recipe, since most ice cream machines need at least 4 cups of liquid (also because my family gobbled it up in no time!)."

Ingredients: rose water, egg yolks...

"This vegetarian Georgian soup is flavored with onions, dill, parsley and lemon juice, and infused with cilantro (fresh coriander). It is light and nice to serve in the summer months."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, fresh cilantro...

"Recipe is from May S. Bsisu's cookbook, "The Arab Table". Serve with warm lentils with rice, grilled meats, or spoon onto falafel in place of the tomato and onion slices."

Ingredients: pickling cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil...

"Tart plums perk up this herb-rich Turkish "Georgian-style" stew. From Joyce Goldstein's "Sephardic Flavors"."

Ingredients: dried mint, fresh dill...

"This simple salad is very refreshing and wonderful addition to a summer meal. You can easily add cubed or sliced fresh mozzarella cheese to make it more substantial."

Ingredients: pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"This delicious and healthier version of falafel is from Faye Levy's wonderful cookbook "1000 Jewish Recipes"."

Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin...

"Every Israeli mother makes this when in a hurry or lazy. Great for parties or the Shavuot holiday. You can make it as small or as large as you need. There are also many ways to make it less rich to cut down calories but the taste will be affected. I often drizzle flavors on the top and between layers like maple syrup, silan (date honey), fig honey,..."

Ingredients: white cheese, cream cheese spread...