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Open, fill, add flavors and devour: a meal in a pita is one of the most Israeli and most satisfying lunches there is, and it's not reserved only for street food stalls. Here are some particularly delicious recipes that will turn a pita (or lafa, or baguette) into a complete meal that will make any hungry person happy.

Many are certain they remember Jackie winning the third season of "MasterChef," but she actually finished in third place. As she returns to the kitchen for "Dream Team," we explore the Mandela effect and other famous moments we all remember incorrectly.

A little trick with butter and sugar turns a simple sandwich into a hot, crispy, and highly addictive dessert. No special ingredients and not much work: the toast that combines sweet, salty, and crunch in every bite.

The food scene in the Gaza Envelope has changed since October 7: new coffee carts have become meeting places, memorials, and community hubs, telling the story of the region through food, nature, and local entrepreneurship.

Terrasa at the Botanica Hotel offers a kosher chef experience facing the Bahá'í Gardens, with a creative Mediterranean menu, meticulous service, and dishes that manage to steal the show even from the view.

Amidst the stunning landscape of the Alona settlements, we discovered a space of art and food: a beeswax candle workshop, a Fimo kingdom posing as sweets, and a cafe full of yeast delicacies.

The media personality shared that her regular Friday broadcast was cancelled, leaving her with free time that she chose to spend in the kitchen. Amidst the bubbling pots and rising steam, she gave an intriguing glimpse of her Shabbat preparations.

Yonatan Ben Shushan immigrated to Israel alone at age 17 to enlist in the Paratroopers, and drifted through many jobs until he found his calling. After becoming a web sensation with hundreds of thousands of followers thanks to viral videos, he opened a delicatessen in Rishon LeZion selling delicacies for Kiddush and hosting. Now he is expanding to Jerusalem and Ashkelon, and simultaneously...

Oven-baked potatoes are supposed to be the easiest side dish in the world, but a few small mistakes can turn them pale, too soft, or burnt on the outside and hard on the inside. Here is how to get golden, crispy, and perfectly soft potatoes out of the oven every single time.

Haifa gets its first food festival, Shake Shack, Papa John's and McDonald's offer trendy dishes, Ruthie Broudo upgrades the tasting menu, Chef Yossi Shitrit offers happy hours, Kampai Street Wok renews the menu, Ames serves decadent burgers and more tasty news from the week.

Einav Azgari, one of the most beloved chefs on the local scene, is riding the wave of new deli-restaurants and bringing his knowledge and talent to Pranzo.

Restaurateur Sergio Hellman joins the program "Tamei Shabbat" with Avi Levy this Friday to share insights from his four-decade career. Together, they will prepare a classic, airy Savarin in rum syrup that is perfect for home baking.

Restaurateur Sergio Helman will be a guest tomorrow, Friday, on the program "Shabbat Flavors" with Avi Levy. They will share insights from his four-decade career and prepare a juicy entrecôte in a rich red wine sauce, perfect for a festive family meal.

Restaurateur Sergio Helman will be a guest on tomorrow's episode of "Shabbat Flavors" with Avi Levy, sharing his four-decade journey in the culinary world. He will demonstrate how to prepare a rich, flavorful hot mushroom salad that is as simple as it is impressive.

12 cooks who entered the pantheon but failed to win the show are returning to the kitchen for another attempt to achieve the coveted title. Just before that happens, we remembered the dishes that brought them to the main stage of the competition: Jackie Azulay's festive lamb stew, Manal Ismail's unforgettable yogurt stone, and the audition dish that earned Kosta Osadchy a golden apron.

Lobster roll and oysters in Haifa, kubaneh and chard blintzes in the Galilee, an elaborate buffet near Rehovot, and a Jerusalem Friday brunch that starts with challah and ends with a torshi toast. We have collected 11 new and renewed brunches across the country, including some kosher options and others that don't require waiting for the weekend.

Shaked Bitton shared on social media his solution to an issue that occupies us all in the kitchen, leaving followers stunned: 'So, swimming goggles aren't needed?' Watch

Yesterday it finally happened: after long months of waiting, the beloved restaurant opened its doors for a soft launch in a very central location. So what do they eat at 'Etzel Oved ba-Ir', are the prices the same as in the mother branch in Or Yehuda, and will we see long lines here too?

Everyone is talking about Nomi, but nothing prepared us for what we found at the restaurant in Kfar Monash on a mid-summer Wednesday afternoon. A huge selection of pastries, sandwiches, salads, spreads, desserts, and special dishes, excellent service, a relaxed atmosphere, and everything is running flawlessly.

The Rooftop restaurant at the Mamilla Hotel presents a fresh culinary concept and an updated menu by incoming chef Itay Shalev, combining contemporary Israeli cuisine with international influences.

Tibi's at the Vered HaGalil holiday village is a Galilean institution where chef Haim Tibi masters the art of meat. Despite the scorching 40-degree heat outside, the restaurant offers a cool, elegant retreat and some of the best steaks in the country.

René Redzepi, who resigned from Noma five months ago following misconduct allegations, returns as creative director. The Copenhagen restaurant has reopened under new head chef Pablo Soto.

From the chuppah to your home: Two days after the wedding, Or Spitz reveals the petit fours served at the event and launches a limited edition that will allow everyone to try them at home. What exactly was there, and where to buy? All the details.

Is the heat getting to you? Prefer not to spend long hours in the kitchen on Friday but still want to serve a worthy, tasty, and indulgent meal? We have designed a menu with one premise: everything is ready within an hour. Only the dessert requires a little planning, but the final result is well worth the effort.

Peanut butter, cashew spread with turmeric, chili and black pepper, roasted pistachio spread with a hint of cumin and garlic, and homemade Nutella: 4 nut spreads you won't stop making again and again.

The restaurant, which opened with a unique and ambitious vision, encountered several difficulties along the way that eventually led to its closure. One of the main reasons was the lack of fit for the local audience, for whom the overall experience was not adjusted to the price.

Renowned chef Itay Shalev has been appointed to the prestigious position at Jerusalem's Mamilla Hotel. He will lead the hotel's culinary operations, bringing his expertise to refresh the menus of its iconic restaurants.

The Michelin-starred chef and the Machneyuda group are launching a new shawarma spot - "De Pita". What will be on the menu, how will they roast the meat, and where is it going to open? | All the details

Looking for a quick and delicious dinner? Here are four pasta recipes that require only 10 minutes of prep time but deliver restaurant-quality flavors and ultimate comfort.

Ashkelon, a city known for its culinary institutions, is undergoing a transformation. The new restaurant 'HaEtz' (The Tree) offers a modern dining experience, blending a Tel Aviv-style atmosphere with a diverse, high-quality menu.

Without professional equipment or hours in the kitchen, just a few simple ingredients and one toast that will upgrade your next dessert. A cracking caramel layer, velvety vanilla cream, and buttery bread – here is how to make the new viral trend at home in just 10 minutes.

If you love Asian food, this recipe combines everything you are looking for. Tender steak strips, udon noodles, colorful vegetables, and a rich, umami-packed sauce – here is how to prepare a balanced wok meal at home with 50 grams of protein per serving.

Did you put a package of ground meat in the freezer and forget about it for a few good months? Get a grip: the following data from the US Department of Agriculture is going to change your habits (and the Bolognese will be happy).

The iconic ice cream brand Magnum and the Finoli chain are launching a limited-edition flavor inspired by "Magnum Double Raspberry." Where can you find it, and how long will it be available?

There is the classic one from the past here, but also marble cakes with Nutella, coffee, cheese, peanut butter, matcha and even carrot. All of them are soft, beautiful and easy to prepare, and all of them prove that the most familiar cake next to coffee still knows how to do the job better than all of them.

The new matcha shake from Shake Shack will be sold in limited daily quantities for 43 shekels, alongside a spicy summer menu launched in Israel ahead of the rest of the world.

Some recipes are made once, while others are worth keeping forever. We have gathered all the best cake and cookie recipes from mako Food, categorized for easy browsing. From rich chocolate and cheesecake delights to classic butter cookies, find your next favorite dessert here.

From August 11-13, the Sammy Ofer Stadium will transform into Israel's largest food complex. Dozens of top chefs and restaurants will offer hundreds of dishes for just 45 shekels each.

Nearly two million views in one day: Israeli culinary influencer Adi Marom tasted a luxurious chocolate set by French pastry chef Cédric Grolet, sparking a storm of discussion over its astronomical price.

The chef who disappeared a few years ago and finally returned, the restaurant-deli that recruited the well-known Tel Aviv chef, the Eilat rooftop restaurant like no other in the city, and the Ashdod kosher spot by the reality show-winning chef. These are the most talked-about restaurants of the month.