Zariz

For Adeena Sussman, the kitchen represents a serene retreat, a space where she can focus her thoughts, establish control, and craft daily delights through her culinary endeavors. Recently, she has embraced the philosophy that "when the going gets tough, the cooking gets easy." Challenges like pandemics, conflicts, and an incredibly busy lifestyle have inspired her to adopt a smoother, more efficient approach encapsulated by the Hebrew term 'zariz,' meaning "quick." This simplified cooking style does not compromise the enjoyment of preparing lively and straightforward dishes. Instead, it involves using fewer kitchen tools, a well-curated pantry of versatile ingredients for enhanced flavor, and simple yet effective techniques. Adeena’s style remains prominent, with most recipes featuring fewer than 12 ingredients, aside from olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemons—essentials in her Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. From indulgent dishes like Sunny Sheet Pan Shakshuka and Baharat-Spiced Mushroom Hummus to fulfilling main courses such as Hachapuri Pizza and Spice-Drawer Schnitzel, her cookbook, Zariz, aims to simplify your cooking experience, transforming your kitchen into a sanctuary of calm, flavor, and happiness.