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Einat Admony

Cookbook Author

Self-identifying as “the ultimate balaboosta” (meaning “perfect housewife” in Yiddish), Einat Admony is the chef and owner of Balaboosta, the fine-dining Middle Eastern restaurant; Kish-Kash, New York’s first couscous bar; and the beloved falafel chain, Taim. She is also the author of two cookbooks:BalaboostaandShuk: From Market to Table, the Heart of Israeli Home Cooking.

Braised Chicken With Olives and Citrus

Just mix everything together for this braised chicken dish and put it in the oven, and about an hour later, you have a fragrant, tangy dinner.

Shakshuka

Poach perfect eggs in saucy, tomatoey shakshuka with this recipe from chef and cookbook author Einat Admony. It’s the ultimate all-purpose meal.

Yemeni Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

Chef Einat Admony’s soup marries Ashkenazi matzo ball soup with the Yemeni chicken soup she grew up eating during Shabbat in Israel.

Diaspora Dining: Modern Israeli cuisine

A Passover menu that celebrates the diversity or Modern Israeli cuisine

Couscous with Sautéed Almonds and Currants

Make a double batch of the almond-currant topping, then use it as a crunchy finish for salads and grain dishes. Though Admony calls for whole-wheat couscous, plain works just as well.

Zucchini Patties

Zucchini may not be the most loved vegetable, but when shallow-fried into patties, even kids will go crazy for them.

Challah

Sweetened with honey and made with either milk or water, this simply braided, sesame-crusted challah recipe makes four loaves, so you’ll have plenty for your Rosh Hashanah celebration and the days following.

Turkish Coffee Brownies

Turkish coffee is ubiquitous in Israel. This dessert has a caffeine kick that'll keep your party guests awake so they can enjoy every last bit of the delicious food you prepared.

Roasted Poussins with Pomegranate Sauce and Potato Rösti

Editor's note:This recipe was created by chef Einat Admony for an Israeli Passover menu.These fragrant birds, glazed with a Persian-inspired sauce, are delicious paired with the Swiss potato pancakes called rösti. However, if you're not making them for Passover (or if you're Sephardic and don't avoid rice on this holiday), you could go a more traditional route and serve them over basmati rice flavored with nuts and dried fruit.

Carp Fish Cakes with Citrus "Tartar" Sauce

Editor's note:This recipe was created by chef Einat Admony for an Israeli Passover menu.Carp, a common ingredient in traditional Ashkenazi Jewish cooking, has become something of a rarity in the United States as cooks have stopped making dishes such as gefilte fish from scratch. In Israel, says chef Admony, this variety is still popular, used to make everything from Tunisian fish balls to Moroccan spicy fish. In this recipe, Admony riffs on classic gefilte fish, transforming the boiled dumplings into pan-fried cakes served with a creamy, piquant sauce.

Eggplant Salad with Dill and Garlic

Editor's note:This recipe was created by chef Einat Admony for an Israeli Passover menu.This tangy salad is an interesting departure from baba ghanoush, and makes a terrific Passover starter when served with matzoh. You'll want to begin preparing it a day ahead, since it has to marinate overnight.

Beet Soup with Horseradish Cream

Editor's note:This recipe was created by chef Einat Admony for an Israeli Passover menu.This recipe uses fresh beets — not canned — to give the broth more flavor. It's a good idea to wear gloves when peeling and slicing the beets, but if your hands get stained, wash them right away with hot soapy water and the color should come off. If you like, additional grated horseradish can be added as a garnish.

Matzoh Baklava

Editor's note:This recipe was created by chef Einat Admony for an Israeli Passover menu.This is one of those desserts that magically improves as it sits — you could serve it after one day, but it's even better on the third day, as the matzoh soaks up the lemony syrup. To avoid a cloying rose flavor, be sure to use rose water (available at Middle Eastern markets andadrianascaravan.com), not rose syrup.