Vered Guttman

Vered Guttman is an Israeli chef, food writer and food historian living in the Washington DC area. Her columns and articles on Israeli and Jewish food appeared in Haaretz, as well as the Washington Post, Slate, Moment Magazine, NPR and others. As a chef and a caterer, Vered specializes in Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisines. She has catered private parties, diplomatic events and corporate receptions. In 2014, Vered cooked for President Obama’s Passover seder at the White House.


Articles by Vered Guttman

How to Make Dabo, the Festive Ethiopian Jewish Bread

A slightly sweet, crumbly bread traditional for Sigd and Shabbat.

Tunisian Spicy Fish (Chraimeh) Recipe

This delicious stew is a stand-out entrée for the High Holidays.

Date and Honey Cake Recipe

Ditch the honey cake for this moist loaf made with pressed dates.

Sephardic Matzah and Cheese Patties Recipe

These Sephardic fritters are deliciously cheesy and adaptable.

Iraqi Haroset Dessert Truffles Recipe

This sweet treat is a twist on classic Iraqi haroset.

Moroccan Potato Pie Recipe

An everyday staple for Moroccan Jewish families.

Iraqi Haroset Recipe

This haroset is so delicious and simple to make.

Poppy Seed and Apple Cake Recipe

A traditional Eastern European cake perfect for teatime or celebrating Purim.

Poppy Seed Roll Cookies Recipe

Try them with different fillings and see which one is your favorite.

Hungarian Poppy Seed and Walnut Noodles Recipe

A savory take on a classic, sweet Hungarian noodle dish.