Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov
Eat Small Plates
Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov, the husband-and-wife duo behind @BenGingi, have been on a culinary adventure since the day they met—starting with a half loaf of beetroot sourdough Ben gifted Zikki. Their first date? Zikki taught Ben to make potato varenyky—training for an event where she needed 1,000 the following week.
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Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov, the husband-and-wife duo behind @BenGingi, have been on a culinary adventure since the day they met—starting with a half loaf of beetroot sourdough Ben gifted Zikki. Their first date? Zikki taught Ben to make potato varenyky—training for an event where she needed 1,000 the following week.
Their cookbook, Eat Small Plates, blends Ben’s bold Israeli flavors with Zikki’s love for comforting, Ukrainian-inspired dishes. The result: vibrant, shareable recipes perfect for any dinner or gathering. From Ben’s pillowy pita and Zikki’s crisp Jeweled Celery Salad to their crowd-favorite Cashew Basil Dip, each recipe transforms simple ingredients into thoughtful, joyful meals.
Alongside the food, Ben and Zikki share approachable cooking techniques—like how to char an eggplant or integrate quick pickling into everyday meals—and even offer tips for effortless hosting (yes, even if you don’t want to cook).
Eat Small Plates is more than a cookbook—it’s a celebration of intentional entertaining, warm hospitality, and spreading love through food.
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