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Tasting Jerusalem

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Image show ready to preserve lemons and the headline from a Facebook group called Tasting Jerusalem.

Join Tasting Jerusalem, a virtual cooking group started in 2013 to explore the unique flavor profiles and recipes of Middle Eastern cuisines.

Beth Lee of the blog OMG! Yummy and Sarene Wallace, former editor of Edible Ojai and Ventura County founded the group originally to explore Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, published by Ten Speed Press.

Since then the group has grown to over 4000 members from all over the world sharing their food creations, asking and answering questions about ingredients and inspiring each other to explore flavors and recipes from cookbooks and kitchens throughout the Eastern Mediterranean.

You can find many posts right here on the blog with deep dives about specific ingredients as well as lots of delicious recipes. And be sure to join our Facebook cooking group and follow our Facebook page, where you can ask questions, brag about your creations, and join the conversation with other like-minded cooks throughout the world.

You can also find Beth on Instagram as omgyummy and Sarene as fringe.food.

All levels of cooks are welcome from novice to chefs - the only requirement is an interest in ingredients, cooking, and the cuisines of the Middle East!

One stuffed pepper on a plate with yogurt and fresh parsley.
Stuffed Romano Peppers Recipe
Blue bowl of baharat with a wooden spoon.
Baharat Seasoning Blend
white plate with roasted harissa potatoes at an angle with gremolata in the background
Roasted Harissa Potatoes with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
chicken and vegetables on white plate with lemon napkin
Harissa Chicken with Preserved Lemons
cucumber tomato salad in red bowl cropped for feature image size
Cucumber Tomato Salad: Celebrating Summer Produce
straight down beauty shot of preserved lemon hummus in blue bowl
Preserved Lemon Hummus
dressing in wooden bowl with preserved lemon jar
Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
index image of beauty shot of saffron barberry rice with gold-flecked scarf
Instant Pot Barberry Rice (Zereshk Polo)
3 cookies on green plate with powdered sugar
Date Thumbprint Cookies with Walnuts (Koloocheh): for Tu B’shevat or Purim
close up of barberries in blue bowl with wooden spoon nearby
Barberries: Edible Persian Jewels also known as Zereshk
straight down shot of pistachio snowballs with rose petals
Pistachio Snowball Cookies with Rose and Cardamom: A Simple but Exotic Holiday Cookie
Copper mug with moscow mule in it topped with pomegranate arils and a lime.
Pomegranate Molasses Cocktail: Minty Pomegranate Mule
flank steak
Lemony Flank Steak with Pomegranate Molasses
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Pomegranate Molasses Dressing Recipe
fig salad
Arugula and Fig Salad -- The Perfect Match for Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
Rose harissa in a brown bowl with a wooden spoon on burlap cloth.
Rose Harissa - a Smoky, Spicy Kitchen Condiment with Magical Floral Notes
Shakshuka in cast iron with pita bread
Shakshuka Recipe: An Easy Egg Dish for any Meal of the Day!
Fresh lemons on a cutting board with slits cut in them filled with kosher salt.
Ottolenghi Preserved Lemons: A Tangy, Zippy Must-Have Kitchen Staple
roasted delicata squash on white plate
Roasted Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Molasses and Date Syrup
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Preserved Lemon
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Preserved Lemon
how to make and use pomegranate molasses
How to Make Pomegranate Molasses – Distilling the Essence of a Fabulous Fall Fruit
We're celebrating the ubiquitous and versatile ingredient yogurt this month which is not only prevalent in all the Ottolenghi books but the star of Cheryl Sternman Rule's new book "Yogurt Culture". Join Tasting Jerusalem's special guest Cheryl all thru the month of May and if you answer a culture quiz, we'll enter you to win a copy of her fabulous new book!
Multicultural Yogurt: Tasting Jerusalem May 2015
Mint
Merry Mint: Tasting Jerusalem March 2015
turmeric
Enticing Turmeric: Tasting Jerusalem February 2015
cumin
Comforting Cumin: Tasting Jerusalem January 2015
dukkah
Indelible Dukkah: Tasting Jerusalem December 2014
saffron
All About Saffron and a Recipe for Ottolenghi's Chicken with Jerusalem Artichoke and Lemon
date syrup
Date Syrup: A Sweet Addition to your Pantry
za'atar
Za'atar – a Spice Rich in Stories and Flavor for Tasting Jerusalem July 2014
tahini
Tasting Jerusalem June 2014: Tahini Opens a World of Sesame Flavor
cardamom
Tasting Jerusalem March 2014 – Cardamom
zhoug
Tasting Jerusalem February 2014 – Zhoug!
Ras El Hanout
Tasting Jerusalem January 2014: A Top Shelf Spice
pistachios
Tasting Jerusalem: Ancient Pistachios Perfect for Modern Cooking
Tamarind
Tasting Jerusalem: Tantalizing Tamarind
Roasted Fruit
Changing Course: Roasted Fruit with Honey, Pomegranate Molasses, and Port
pomegranate molasses
Tasting Jerusalem: Tart, Tangy, Tantalizing Pomegranate Molasses
Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem: The NY Times!
Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem: Celebrating Summer with Salad
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower: The Whole Truth
Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem: April Showers Bring May Flours
Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem: Couscous, Creativity, and a Contest!
Jerusalem Roasted Chicken with Clementines
Bursting with Flavor and Color: Roasted Chicken with Clementines, Onion, Fennel, and Vermouth
Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem – Cooking with Roses for Valentine’s Day!
Tasting Jerusalem round-up
Celebrating Community: A Round-up from Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem. No Passport Required
Ventura County Star
Virtual Cooking in the News: An Article in the Ventura County Star!
Tasting Jerusalem
Tasting Jerusalem: Food Adventures in 2013

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  1. Analida

    November 08, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I love your blog! your recipes are right up my alley.

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    • Beth Lee

      November 15, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Analida - I would in total honesty say the same to you! I hope we get a chance to meet in person and cook together sometime soon!

      Reply
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Hi! I’m Beth Lee. In 2010, I realized I prefer pita chips to memory chips and started this blog. My family is a mix of Jewish/Hawaiian/Korean heritage and my food reflects our diversity. My virtual kitchen is always open. Let’s cook together! 

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