explore ISRAEL (Family)

Vegetarian

Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos (for non-vegetarians).

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explore ISRAEL (Family)

NOTE - We know this region can spark strong feelings, and we want to share that our mission is rooted in EDUCATION - NOT POLITICS. At eat2explore, we believe food is a powerful way to build bridges and foster understanding. Our goal is to help families connect with cultures around the world, one dish at a time.

Like most countries on the Mediterranean Sea, Israeli cuisine is influenced by foods common in the Mediterranean region, such as olives, wheat, chickpeas, fish, and vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, and zucchini.

In our explore Israel box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to Hanukkah (Festival of Lights), one of the most important Jewish holidays.  Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.

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If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.

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What’s Inside Israel Family Box?

3 Authentic Israeli Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Israeli Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Israeli's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

3 Authentic Israeli Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Israeli Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

What’s Inside Israel Family Box?
16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Israeli's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

What’s Inside Israel Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

These 3 popular Israeli recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.

Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a beloved dish of poached eggs in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. While often served for breakfast or brunch, we think this comforting and flavorful meal is perfect any time of day, all year round.

Falafel

Falafel

Falafel is Middle Eastern deep-fried chickpea patties typically served in a pita garnished with various toppings. In our twist of falafel, we mixed lean ground turkey with herbs and traditional Middle Eastern spices and made them meat patties.

Za’atar Cauliflower Steak

Za’atar Cauliflower Steak

Lighten up your month with Middle Eastern and Meatless Monday-inspired cauliflower “steaks.” These satisfying steaks are rubbed with za’atar (a unique and aromatic Middle Eastern spice blend which includes herbs, dried sumac, and sesame seeds) and then roasted until tender.

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a beloved dish of poached eggs in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. While often served for breakfast or brunch, we think this comforting and flavorful meal is perfect any time of day, all year round.

Falafel

Falafel is Middle Eastern deep-fried chickpea patties typically served in a pita garnished with various toppings. In our twist of falafel, we mixed lean ground turkey with herbs and traditional Middle Eastern spices and made them meat patties.

Za’atar Cauliflower Steak

Lighten up your month with Middle Eastern and Meatless Monday-inspired cauliflower “steaks.” These satisfying steaks are rubbed with za’atar (a unique and aromatic Middle Eastern spice blend which includes herbs, dried sumac, and sesame seeds) and then roasted until tender.

Discover Israel

Discover Israel

ISRAEL, located in the Middle East along the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its ancient history, sacred sites, and vibrant cultural mosaic. As the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity, it holds deep spiritual significance for millions around the world. Blending tradition with innovation, Israel is a land where ancient cities meet modern life, reflecting a rich heritage and dynamic national identity. Israeli cuisine is known for its fresh, vibrant flavors, blending Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences with ingredients like herbs, spices, vegetables, and olive oil. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Israeli food before.

Discover Israel Discover Israel

FAQs

The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older.  All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen.  Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.

We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.

All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.

Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.

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Overall rating: 4.385723 / 5 from 1597 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Explore Israel (Family) offers a culturally enriching experience through delicious and easy-to-make recipes, educational materials, and enjoyable meals for families. Customers appreciate the concept, the quality of the food, and the overall experience, though some have mixed feelings about the ingredients and the suitability for children.

Summary topics

  • Concept (5%): Customers keep praising the concept, describing it as great, fantastic, and a fun gift idea.
  • Packaging (14%): Customers expressed appreciation for the boxes, with many loving them and planning a theme night to go with them.
  • Recipes (21%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the delicious and easy-to-make recipes.
  • Food Quality (10%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the delicious and easy-to-make food, with great skills and yummy food.
  • Cultural Content (5%): It was reported by customers that the different countries included in the box were enjoyable and loved by kids.

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Review highlights

  • "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older."Stephanie E.
  • "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information."Autumn B.
  • "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course."Denise F.

Reviews

An amazing family experience!

"The Explore Mexico box was fantastic. The box includes 3 authentic Mexican recipes (4 servings each), 5-7 pre-measured spice and sauce mixes, a shopping list for fresh ingredients, a fun cooking tool, Mexico flag pin + sticker, and a 16-page Cultural Explorer booklet. The recipes were easy to follow even with kids, and the flavors were so authentic. I loved that it wasn't just cooking - we learned about the Aztec & Mayan history, geography, music and language too. It made dinner feel like a mini trip to Mexico. Everything was well organized. Will definitely be ordering another country!"

Alma A. (5/5)

Great box for our little foodie!

"This box is perfect for my nine year old who loves to cook and try new foods. The recipes are easy for us to cook together and we love learning about the different countries. The rating system for the recipes after we make them is also a fun discussion in our family."

Anne A. (5/5)

An Unreal Experience

"Great price for all of the included ingredients and knowledge included. Such a fun time with my family cooking and learning before we go and explore the country itself! Will be ordering again!"

Shay W. (5/5)

My review on Ukrainian food

"I love the concept and the food! Made my first meal and it was so delicious. Even learned a little bit of Ukrainian. Thank you so much! Can wait for you to see more of my content."

Daisha W. (5/5)

We loved our first box

"We loved our first box & looking forward to the next. Fun & delicious!"

Deborah K. (5/5)

Loved the box! Neat way

"Loved the box! Neat way to try new things"

Stephanie M. (5/5)

Enjoy!

"Slow down the shipments"

William F. (3/5)

Bought my husband a subscription - no regrets

"Bought him a subscription when it was just one type of box - so like the family one. We loved it! Now I see there’s a date night one for adults specifically and am very tempted to resubscribe for his next gift"

Melissa (5/5)

Still checking it out, but so far, so good.

"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."

Abigail M. (5/5)

The BEST Stay Home Date Night!

"We thoroughly enjoyed this Italy kit. It was thoughtfully put together and it makes for a really great few date nights! After doing our first one, we are both looking forward to cooking our next meal from our kitchen together!"

Katrina W. (5/5)

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