Stories by Yael Mizrahi
20 stories
Fire-Grilled Halloumi over Smashed Spring Pea Tahini with Scorched Asparagus
Halloumi demands high heat and bold companions, and this violently vibrant spring mezze dish delivers exactly that.
May 23, 2026
High-Heat Charred Lamb Siniyah with Bubbling Lemon-Tahini & Emerald Dill Salad
A weeknight feast that feels like a massive celebration: scorched, spiced lamb buried under a bubbling tahini crust and a mountain of emerald dill.
May 21, 2026
Vibrant Emerald Swiss Chard Shakshuka with Amba-Tahini
Forget the standard tomato base. This electric green, herbaceous shakshuka with tart preserved lemon and tangy mango amba-tahini will transport you straight to a Sunday morning in Tel Aviv.
May 19, 2026
Fire-Smashed Rainbow Carrots with Velvet Feta-Tahini & Pistachio-Olive Crunch
We are taking humble rainbow carrots and giving them the smashed potato treatment for maximum cast-iron scorch, layered over a cloud of feta-tahini.
May 17, 2026
Pan-Seared Halibut Chraime with Blistered Peppers & Velvet Tahini
My love letter to Tel Aviv Friday nights: a fiery, spice-laden Chraime redefined with a deeply seared halibut crust and an ocean of cooling velvet tahini.
May 15, 2026
Fire-Scorched Eggplant & Pomegranate Fatteh
Fatteh is the ultimate layered mezze. My fire-scorched eggplant version is a celebration of smoky, creamy, and crunchy textures that turns any Tuesday into a feast.
May 13, 2026
The Ultimate Smoked Freekeh & Crispy Halloumi Bowl
Say goodbye to sad desk lunches. This smoky, crispy, vibrant grain bowl is a textural masterpiece built on a lavish swoosh of emerald tahini.
May 11, 2026
The Ultimate Crispy Lamb Arayes with Blistered Tomato Tahini
If there is a perfect street food, it's the arayes. Rendered lamb fat, impossibly crispy pita, and a tart cherry salad that changes everything.
May 9, 2026
High-Heat Pomegranate Glazed Whole Cauliflower with Velvet Tahini & Jeweled Herb Shatter
A whole cauliflower is a blank canvas begging for fire. Discover how a blistering pomegranate glaze and velvet tahini turn this humble vegetable into a show-stopping mezze centerpiece.
May 7, 2026
Fire-Charred Spring Carrots with Emerald Dill Tahini & Spiced Pistachio Crunch
Treat a carrot with the respect of a prime cut of meat, and it will steal the show. Blistered edges, electric-green dill tahini, and an Aleppo-pistachio crunch make this my ultimate spring mezze.
May 5, 2026
Fire-Blistered Mackerel & Scorched Fennel Salad
Mackerel is the unsung hero of the sea—rich, oily, and begging for intense heat. This salad brings together scorched fennel, sharp tahini, and an avalanche of fresh herbs.
May 3, 2026
Fire & Velvet: Smoked Eggplant over Beet-Tahini
Forget your standard baba ganoush. We are tearing fire-roasted eggplant over shockingly pink beet-tahini for the ultimate mezze centerpiece.
May 1, 2026
High-Heat Charred Sumac Chicken Mezze Platter
Transform humble weeknight chicken into a breathtaking mezze spread with charred sumac, blistered tomatoes, and a silky pool of lemon tahini.
April 29, 2026
Fire-Forged Harissa Lamb Skewers with Smoked Onion Tahini
Capture the true soul of a Tel Aviv grill house with these aggressively charred, harissa-spiked lamb skewers slathered in smoked onion tahini.
April 27, 2026
Fire-Scorched Smashed Cauliflower with Golden Tahini & Date-Walnut Crunch
Transform humble cauliflower into a beautiful mess of bold textures with crispy edges, earthy turmeric tahini, and a sweet-and-sour date crunch.
April 25, 2026
Urfa-Spiced Halibut with Blistered Grapes & Charred Scallions
Sweet, smoky, and sitting on a generous swoop of tahini, this halibut is a masterclass in texture and temperature contrast.
April 23, 2026
Golden Turmeric & Swiss Chard Skillet Braise with Sumac Fried Eggs
Forget shakshuka for a minute. Meltingly tender turmeric braised chard topped with sumac eggs and a river of tahini is my ultimate morning move.
April 21, 2026
The Ultimate Smoky Mezze: Burnt Eggplant & Charred Olive Crush
Forget polite purees—this chunky, smoky eggplant and blistered olive crush is a loud, proud celebration of Tel Aviv street food, piled high with herbs and waiting for a crispy pita.
April 19, 2026
Smashed Emerald Fava Bean Mezze with Jalapeño-Mint Emulsion & Crispy Caper Crunch
Forget the tahini just this once. This luxurious, cloud-like fava bean mash with a bright jalapeño-mint emulsion is the vibrant centerpiece your weekend table needs.
April 17, 2026
Sizzling Pistachio-Mint Lamb Kofta: A Mediterranean Midday Feast
Bring the vibrant, smoky flavors of Tel Aviv to your lunch table with charred lamb kofta, silky lemon tahini, and a jewel-toned smashed cucumber salad.
April 15, 2026