Chef Michael Solomonov

Michael Solomonov is the executive chef/co-owner at Zahav, a modern Israeli restaurant that brings the authentic flavors of Israel to Philadelphia. Accolades include: 2017 James Beard Foundation Award winner for Outstanding Chef, 2016 James Beard Award winner for Best International Cookbook and Book of the Year (Zahav), 2012 called by Food & Wine one of the country’s top “Empire Builders” for his devotion “to reinventing overlooked cuisines,” 2014 Eater National Chef of the Year, 2011 James Beard Foundation Award winner for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic.

Articles by Chef Michael Solomonov

Easy Dinner

Quinoa Tabbouleh With Peas and Mint Recipe

A delicious dinner in under half an hour.

Global Jewish Food

Michael Solomonov’s Spiced Lamb Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

A spiced lamb filling gives eggplant the ultimate glow up.

Global Jewish Food

Kubbeh Selek (Beet Soup with Meat-Filled Dumplings)

Pure comfort food.

Israeli Food

Michael Solomonov’s Hummus Recipe

The secret to creamy, smooth hummus.

Easy Dinner

Pastel (Sephardic Meat Pie) Recipe

An easy-to-prepare weeknight meal packed with flavor.

Israeli Food

Michael Solomonov’s Sabich Recipe

Everything you need for the best sandwich.

Israeli Food

Michael Solomonov’s Shakshuka Recipe

Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I return to this shakshuka recipe time and time again. It’s great for feeding ...

Israeli Food

Spinach and Kashkaval Cheese Bourekas Recipe

A flaky, flavorsome treat.

Israeli Food

Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce) Recipe

This bright, herbaceous hot sauce goes with everything.

Israeli Food

Michael Solomonov’s Fish Schnitzel Recipe

Schnitzel like you've never seen it before!