Sababa – Cookbook Giveaway

Enter to win a copy of Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen by Adeena Sussman. Please take note of the author’s Events to see if she is in your area.

Adeena has co-authored a number of cookbooks and wrote Tahini for Short Stack Editions. In Sababa her enthusiasm for food shines brightly and like Michael Solomonov’s Israeli Soul, I want to get lost in its pages:

Between the covers of Israeli Soul lies a whirlwind experience that is wrought by the passion of the authors’ love of Israel.

There are books that make you want to cook, then there is this book that makes you want to live. When our days are filled with stressful world news and obligations, an escape into another world is just the balm needed for our weary souls.

It is a rare gift indeed to be able to produce a cookbook that transports the reader to a place of joy. Michael and Adeena have that gift.

Sababa is Hebrew for basically “everything is awesome” and the title reflects the contents. 125 brilliant recipes bring Israeli kitchen staples such as tahini, sumac, silan (date syrup), harissa, za’atar to our table, while also presenting more exotic spices and ingredients. Adeena’s vibrant recipes reflect the way she cooks daily in her Tel Aviv kitchen.

Adeena is a story-teller. We travel with her as she makes her way to the Carmel Market or “the shuk”. We smell the ocean breeze, we trod carefully on the freshly rinsed sidewalks and look over the wealth of herbs and produce as she shops. She came to Israel for love (her husband Jay) and she stayed for the shuk. I do not blame her. Her shuk makes my trips to the King Sooper seem so incredibly sad.

The Crispy sesame schnitzel, Shabakia (fried dough cookies dipped in a tea- honey- and jasmine-laced syrup, Everything beigele, Za-atar chili feta bread, Chewy tahini blondies, and Israeli street corn are just a small sampling of the recipes I have tagged to make. Full-page photographs bring these dishes to life.

With Adeena’s guidance, we can tackle even the “weekend project alert” Kubaneh bread with all the fixings. My dinner of miso rice with steak and snap peas was looking really good until I started going through this book again. We definitely have to cook through Sababa in our EYB Cookbook Club!

The following recipes are available online for you to try now.

Treat yourself, buy Sababa for your personal collection and for someone you love. You will thank me, trust me.

Many thanks to the publisher for providing three copies of the above-referenced title in our giveaway open to EYB Members in the US. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

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127 Comments

  • Shelley.b  on  October 8, 2019

    Salt-brined dill pickles

  • catmommy9  on  October 8, 2019

    Chickpea and chicken meatball soup (Medjool date gondi)

  • Kristjudy  on  October 8, 2019

    Creamy asparagus sheet pan pash

  • Dewnie  on  October 8, 2019

    40 minute amba…..

  • lisambb  on  October 8, 2019

    I would love to make some of the spice blends.

  • KitKatCat  on  October 8, 2019

    Honey harissa

  • lauriesk  on  October 8, 2019

    Creamy green shakshuka with crispy latkes

  • riley  on  October 8, 2019

    Bloody Miriam

  • jpleake  on  October 8, 2019

    I would love to receive a copy of this book. If chosen, the first dish I would like to try is the Jeweled rice.

  • jr0717  on  October 8, 2019

    The labneh with wild mushrooms and thyme sounds great!

  • matag  on  October 8, 2019

    Ricotta dumplings with pistachio-cilantro pesto

  • purrviciouz  on  October 8, 2019

    Chickpea and chicken meatball soup!

  • DanaTKaiser  on  October 8, 2019

    Cheesy asparagus sheet pan pashtida (page 72)

  • AnnaZed  on  October 9, 2019

    24-hour salted lemon spread

  • vickster  on  October 9, 2019

    Chickpea and spinach harira

  • fmd518  on  October 9, 2019

    Salt-brined dill pickles

  • dbranigan27  on  October 9, 2019

    I would try the Ricotta dumplings with pistachio-cilantro pesto.

  • tennyogirl  on  October 9, 2019

    Yemenite crumpet pancakes (Lachuch)

  • DarcyVaughn  on  October 9, 2019

    Chickpea and spinach harira

  • MarciK  on  October 9, 2019

    Labaneh with wild mushrooms and thyme

  • thetinkhams  on  October 9, 2019

    Labaneh with tahini caramel, berries, and nuts would be right up my alley.

  • LeMinou  on  October 9, 2019

    Garlic confit

  • kmn4  on  October 9, 2019

    Crispy smoky Brussels sprouts

  • Puguppy  on  October 9, 2019

    Tahini and olive oil granola

  • Skamper  on  October 10, 2019

    Heard her interviewed on Splendid Table and would love to try the tahini carrots.

  • Siegal  on  October 10, 2019

    40 minutes amba ! I never made my own

  • cmagillespie  on  October 10, 2019

    The sour lime chicken wings sound so good!!!!

  • mduncan  on  October 10, 2019

    Amba tofu curry

  • sarahawker  on  October 10, 2019

    Triple ginger persimmon loaf

  • Elena Rose  on  October 10, 2019

    40 minute Amba

  • htomren  on  October 10, 2019

    I’m so excited for this book! I want to make Pitaquiles!

  • ravensfan  on  October 10, 2019

    Smoky eggplant and feta galette with garlicky roasted red pepper salad

  • roxlet  on  October 11, 2019

    sheet pan asparagus!

  • RickPearson54  on  October 11, 2019

    honey harissa

  • DFed  on  October 11, 2019

    Cabbage, apple & pomegranate slaw

  • DJCross  on  October 11, 2019

    chickpea and chicken meatball soup

  • Meredythhaas  on  October 11, 2019

    chickpea harira

  • hillsboroks  on  October 11, 2019

    Magical hummus

  • Joniisthecoolest  on  October 11, 2019

    Labaneh with crispy artichoke hearts sounds delectable.

  • mreils  on  October 11, 2019

    Za’atar roasted chicken

  • hrk  on  October 11, 2019

    Crispy-bottomed Persian rice (Tahdig)

  • southerncooker  on  October 11, 2019

    Toasted challah Caprese salad with za’atar vinaigrette

  • iwuv2cook  on  October 11, 2019

    Tahini and olive oil challah.

  • Kblg  on  October 12, 2019

    Crispy sesame schnitzel

  • liasim  on  October 12, 2019

    Honey and olive oil challah

  • t.t  on  October 12, 2019

    Lachmajun spiced meat hummus

  • ARackerby  on  October 13, 2019

    Labaneh with caramelized pineapple and sumac

  • debbiehb  on  October 14, 2019

    Mini sandwiches: preserved lemon-date tuna salad

  • kmwyman  on  October 14, 2019

    Za’atar chili feta bread

  • Shelmar  on  October 14, 2019

    Pecan-lime muhamarra dip

  • rchesser  on  October 15, 2019

    The Ricotta dumplings with pistachio-cilantro pesto.

  • Sfgordon  on  October 15, 2019

    Labaneh with tahini caramel, berries, and nuts – very interested in tahini caramel!

  • Chefdicky69  on  October 15, 2019

    green shakshuka

  • Slwscout  on  October 16, 2019

    I can’t narrow down to one!

  • LaurenE  on  October 17, 2019

    Salt-brined dill pickles

  • popoff  on  October 18, 2019

    Labaneh balls

  • Cornfed23  on  October 18, 2019

    Roasted Sheet pan tomatoes

  • Jdenning  on  October 18, 2019

    Love to try some of this food , yum ????

  • sequoia55  on  October 18, 2019

    Crispy smoky Brussels sprouts

  • FrenchCreekBaker  on  October 19, 2019

    Fluffy Israeli cheesecake with fresh plum compote

  • mpdeb98  on  October 19, 2019

    Labaneh with caramelized pineapple and sumac

  • Lafauvette  on  October 19, 2019

    crispy spicy okra fries

  • Ren23  on  October 19, 2019

    40 minute Amba!

  • lavenderblonde  on  October 19, 2019

    I’d try the Persimmon, goat cheese, and pecan salad with very lemony dressing first, it sounds amazing!

  • Redmoose31  on  October 21, 2019

    Amba egg salad

  • tarae1204  on  October 21, 2019

    Honey and olive oil challah

  • fujirw  on  October 21, 2019

    The shabakia!

  • thecharlah  on  October 21, 2019

    Pumpkin-vegetable stew with easy homemade couscous

  • Laura1  on  October 23, 2019

    Chickpea and spinach harira

  • ella1912  on  October 24, 2019

    Honey harissa

  • hirsheys  on  October 24, 2019

    amba egg salad mini sandwiches!

  • laurencooks  on  October 25, 2019

    preserved lemon paste

  • percussion03  on  October 25, 2019

    Crispy spicy okra fries

  • lehenderson  on  October 26, 2019

    Israeli everything spice

  • sonyarr  on  October 26, 2019

    Ricotta dumplings with pistachio cilantro pesto.

  • Aminata95  on  October 26, 2019

    Chickpea and chicken meatball soup

  • MeerkatSilverleaf  on  October 27, 2019

    Green Shakshuka with crispy latkes sounds amazing.

  • Karla123  on  October 29, 2019

    Pumpkin-vegetable stew with easy homemade couscous…a soul-soothing dish.

  • Lora724  on  October 29, 2019

    Crispy smoky Brussels sprouts sounds delish!

  • Lem9579  on  October 30, 2019

    Crispy smoky Brussels sprouts. sprouts and paprika! wow!!!!

  • joycemel  on  October 30, 2019

    Zucchini, feta & dill shakshuka.

  • leilx  on  October 31, 2019

    Cardamom-kisses shug

  • JessHeilman  on  November 2, 2019

    labneh with wild mushroom and thyme

  • banba1  on  November 2, 2019

    4-hour labaneh

  • ktcupcake  on  November 2, 2019

    Chickpea and spinach harira

  • YumYum21  on  November 2, 2019

    Spicy lemony carrot salad. Mmmmmm….yum

  • Reebeeki  on  November 3, 2019

    I would like to try Roasted sheet pan cherry tomatoes first

  • Westyb  on  November 3, 2019

    start at one end and work my way through

  • lgroom  on  November 4, 2019

    Tahini carrots

  • lhudson  on  November 6, 2019

    Arugula salad with dates, feta, and pistachios

  • BatshevaR  on  November 8, 2019

    A lot of israeli flavors here, really good. I’d make the amba and green shakshuka.

  • LizyB  on  November 9, 2019

    persimmon, goat cheese, and pecan salad

  • themasterkey3000  on  November 9, 2019

    Sour lime chicken

  • okmosa  on  November 10, 2019

    Jeweled Rice. Yum!

  • talieUS  on  November 10, 2019

    24-hour salted lemon spread

  • jezpurr  on  November 11, 2019

    Everything beigele breakfast sandwiches!!!^_^

  • Kblg  on  November 11, 2019

    tahini-caramel-tart

  • saregama  on  November 11, 2019

    Crispy spicy okra fries

  • EmilyR  on  November 12, 2019

    Cardamom-kissed schug

  • Eydie  on  November 14, 2019

    Tahini glazed carrots

  • RSW  on  November 14, 2019

    Halloumi and butternut squash salad with crispy chickpeas

  • jenmatt  on  November 15, 2019

    Chickpea and chicken meatball soup

  • Jenamarie  on  November 15, 2019

    Chickpea and spinach harira

  • Rosypear  on  November 16, 2019

    Oh my… Jasmine and fried dough. Its got to be the fried dough cookies dipped in a tea, honey and jasmine laced syrup… ? ?

  • verorenee  on  November 16, 2019

    jeweled rice

  • elysek  on  November 17, 2019

    Sour lime and pomegranate chicken wings

  • VeryVigario  on  November 18, 2019

    Crispy smoky Brussels sprouts

  • MissC  on  November 20, 2019

    Triple ginger persimmon loaf and Fig and yogurt pops with tahini Magic Shell!

  • carylee  on  November 20, 2019

    Pomegranate molasses – love all things pomegranate

  • cellenly  on  November 20, 2019

    tahini glazed carrots

  • elsid22  on  November 20, 2019

    Sour lime chicken wings!

  • dusksunset  on  November 21, 2019

    Creamy asparagus sheet pan pash

  • Dannausc  on  November 23, 2019

    Dukkah

  • akrupnick  on  November 24, 2019

    40-minute amba. Michael Solomonov made me an amba fan.

  • Ozma81  on  November 26, 2019

    Creamy green shakshuka with crispy latkes

  • kimbolarson  on  November 26, 2019

    Zaatar roasted chicken.

  • auntietina  on  November 29, 2019

    Golden gravlax with creamy cucumber salad

  • kari500  on  November 29, 2019

    Chickpea and chicken soup!

  • YumYum21  on  November 30, 2019

    I wish I had a bowl of spicy lemony carrot salad to eat right now!

  • jason0389  on  December 2, 2019

    The pistachio-cilantro pesto

  • jdjd99  on  December 4, 2019

    Creamy green shakshuka with crispy latkes

  • Veronik  on  December 5, 2019

    Tahdig

  • NaomiH  on  December 6, 2019

    The best baba ghanoush

  • erinsuzanne  on  December 6, 2019

    Chewy tahini blondies

  • lenode  on  December 7, 2019

    Halloumi and butternut squash salad with crispy chickpeas!

  • orchidlady01  on  December 8, 2019

    Chickpea and chicken meatball soup (Medjool date gondi)

  • lpatterson412  on  December 8, 2019

    Labaneh!

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