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
Quinoa Tabbouleh With Peas and Mint Recipe
A delicious dinner in under half an hour.
Michael Solomonov’s Spiced Lamb Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
A spiced lamb filling gives eggplant the ultimate glow up.
Pastel (Sephardic Meat Pie) Recipe
An easy-to-prepare weeknight meal packed with flavor.
Michael Solomonov’s Sabich Recipe
Everything you need for the best sandwich.
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 ...
Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce) Recipe
This bright, herbaceous hot sauce goes with everything.
Michael Solomonov’s Fish Schnitzel Recipe
Schnitzel like you've never seen it before!