Whole Wheat Sesame Bagel

These are a healthier version of the baked bagel sold in food stands in Old City Jerusalem. Unlike the typical boiled New York bagel this one is baked, yeasted, lighter in texture, and covered in lots and lots of sesame seeds.

baked goods, breakfast, snacks, grain dishesAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 10, 2021bagel, whole wheat, baked, sesame, yeast, breakfast, whole grain dishesComment

Zucchini, Potato and Fresh Herbs Gratin

This dish relies on fresh herbs for its explosion of flavor. The fresh herbs also pack lots of nutrition—they’re a powerhouse of phytochemicals and antioxidants, and a great addition to your healthy diet. Use new potatoes and very fresh zucchini for best results.

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The Most Chocolatey Cookies Ever

These cookies are perfect – textbook for the serious chocolate lover and great for cookie fans, too. Also great as a homemade holiday gift.

dessert, baked goodsAyala Laufer-CahanaFebruary 11, 2021dessert, cookies, brown, holiday gift, chocolate, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

India Dreaming and an Easy Paratha Recipe

There’s more than one way to fill a paratha, a traditional Northern Indian food, but the technique I’m going to show you is a game changer, because it’s so easy, and you’ll soon see how it can apply to any filling you desire. A stuffed paratha can be filled with anything, as long as you make the filling smooth an non-lumpy.

grain dishes, baked goods, breakfastAyala Laufer-CahanaJanuary 10, 2020paratha, Indian food, bread, recipe, vegetable, vegetarianComment

Rosemary Oatmeal Whole Wheat Bread

This easy bread will be an instant hit in your home. Serve it with some olive oil for dipping, or with a simple spread such as hummus, tahini, or pesto, and let's see if there'll be anything left for tomorrow's sandwich.

baked goods, grain dishesAyala Laufer-CahanaJune 11, 2018bread, whole wheat, buttermink, rosemary, honey, vegetarian, recipe, yeast, sandwichComment

Whole Wheat Naan

This recipe makes the best, freshest, most wholesome naan, no special equipment necessary – any skillet will do.

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A Healthier Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a Greek favorite. Mine uses olive oil – but not too much of it – and is filling rich, with just enough pastry to hold the greens in a pretty, crunchy, delicious package. Step by step instructions and photos make this an easy – yet impressive – recipe.

appetizers, baked goods, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaFebruary 26, 2018spinach, olive oil, garlic, filo, pepper, vegetarian, recipe, Greec, feta, cheese, appetizer, main dishComment

Tofu and kale burritos

Food wrapped in dough is a favorite food group, and in this recipe we wrap many healthy ingredients into a tasty, satisfying package.

entree, baked goodsAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 27, 2017burrito, kale, tofu, mascarpone, vegetarian, cumin, beans, tortilla, onion, entree, light brownComment

Mediterranean potato, onion, tomato and fresh herb bake

This easy, vegan, hearty dish combines the comfort of potatoes, with the light freshness of fresh basil and parsley, and the lovely redness of tomatoes and red spices.

baked goods, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaMay 18, 2017potato, tomato, scallion, basil, parsley, gratin, entree, vegan, vegetarian, onionComment

Almond and candied ginger cookies

Yes, it's dessert, so it is sweet and has a bit of sugar, but it is as healthy as a cookie should get in my book.

baked goods, dessert, snacksAyala Laufer-CahanaJanuary 6, 2017almond, ginger, egg white, cookie, dessert, nuts, vegetarianComment

Pecan yeast “roses” cake

Pecan yeast “roses” cake is a perfect indulgence to end any festive meal, and lovely for Thanksgiving as a fresh take on pecan pie.

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Sweet potato and coriander chips with parsley tahini dip

Sweet potatoes aren’t potatoes, and these are not really chips. This is a highly nutritious baked dish that’s really simple, delicious, yet as satisfying as French fries.

entree, baked goods, appetizers, vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 10, 2015sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian, chips, wedges, tahini, coriander, paprika, cayenne, parsley, orange, thanksgivingComment

Carrot, dried apricot and herb baked fritters in pistachio dill pesto

My version of Havuc Kofte – carrot fritters served in an amazing pistachio sauce – the leftovers from the pistachio pesto can be used as a dip, bread spread or thinned into a salad dressing.

Whole-wheat pita bread (and the mystery of the pita pocket)

Baking pita bread at home is easy and fun. It’s really a beginner baker’s project, and a wonderful first bread recipe to make with kids.

grain dishes, baked goods, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 27, 2015pita, bread, vegan, vegetarian, whole wheat, baking, flour, brown Comment

Whole wheat pumpkin and spice muffins

baked goods, dessertAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 26, 2015whole wheat, muffins, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, ginger, raisins, fall, walnuts, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

Whole wheat banana bread with mint sauce

Why is banana bread is called banana bread and not banana cake? Is it because it’s baked in a bread pan? Is the name designed to make us feel better about eating it—bread’s a necessity and cake’s an indulgence?

dessert, baked goodsAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 21, 2015banana, mint, cake, bread, egg, honey, raisins, whole wheat, almonds, vegetarianComment

100% Whole wheat waffles

The aroma of baking waffles makes weekend breakfasts feel like a special occasion – a lovely way to start the day. This recipe uses 100 percent whole wheat.

baked goods, breakfast, dessert, grain dishesAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 21, 2015waffles, whole wheat, breakfast, baked, wheat germ, pastry, light brown, egg, vegetarianComment

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