Simply put, Israelis are mango crazy in every possible sense, with decided preferences for Mango Sticky Rice and Mango Whole Fruit Popsicles.

Today, plov has transitioned from a slow-cooked, stew-like affair to one that can be pulled together in about an hour.

Majadra is a flavorful rice dish enriched with brown lentils, dark fried onions and spices such as cumin, garlic and cinnamon.

For Shabbat, how about braised Moroccan chicken thighs, aromatic rice and peas, and potatoes slow-cooked in a rich, fragrant tomato sauce?

Fill your holiday table with updated Israeli translations of chopped liver, potato kugel and honey cake—plus a gorgeous and simple jeweled Persian rice dish.