I’m really obsessed with falafel right now. I think it might be my favorite food.

For take-out I suggest that we get falafel so often that Jake tries to kindly suggest other dining options. You know, because variety.

(Shrug).

At home I frequently make Trader Joe’s bags of frozen falafel. Depending on how hungry you are, the bag contains enough to feed two dinner + few for leftovers. These falafel have a denser texture which I don’t mind. They crisp up nicely in the oven and have a good flavor. I serve them with pita pockets, tomato, bell pepper, onions and the tzatziki sauce sold in the refrigerated section. The sauce itself has a thinner yogurt texture (like you’d find in raita) and is packed with thin cucumber slices.

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