12 sun-dried tomatoes 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 medium eggplants, sliced in 1/2” inch roundsmedium zucchini or white squash, cut on a diagonalExtra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Garlic powderKosher saltFresh ground black pepper Soak sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes, then toss in olive oil & sprinkle with oregano. Sauté onion until caramelized. Salt the…
6 cloves garlic, crushed1 red pepper, sliced 2 jalapeños, whole2 tomatoes, sliced1 14 ounce can tomato sauce2 tablespoons harissa1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cuminSalt & fresh ground black pepper Sauté red pepper, jalapeños, garlic and spices. Add tomatoes, sauté another 2 minutes Add tomato sauce, harissa and salt and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add fish and…
16 ounces semi sweet chocolate 3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1/4 cup cocoa powder Preheat oven to 325°F. In a microwave proof bowl, melt chocolate with oil or vegan butter in the microwave for 1 minute.Remove…
Sephardic Spice Girls tips for a perfect flavorful tender steak: Bring the steak to room temperature before grilling. Rib-eye is our favorite cut and a cut of 1 1/2 to 2 inches thickness is ideal. An hour or two before you grill, generously sprinkle both sides of the steak with kosher salt, allowing the salt…
8 boneless chicken thighs(or breasts)2 tablespoons of Za’atar 2 tablespoons olive oilPlace chicken ,Za’atar and olive oil in a freezer bag and combine. Set aside and make the sauce. SauceOne small onion thinly sliced One fennel bulb thinly sliced1 can sliced green olives, drained and rinsed. 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup olive oil1 cup white wineJuice of one…
Tomatoes: A Summer Romance We can’t imagine anything more perfect than tomatoes to eat on these hot summer days, so we thought we’d share our all time best tomato salad recipes. Fresh, juicy, grassy, aromatic tomatoes are abundant and at their peak right now. So many different varieties—Roma, plum, heirloom. So many different colors—red, yellow,…
Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small can roasted green chili peppers, diced 1 clove garlic, grated 1/2 small preserved lemon, skin and pulp chopped 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice Salt and pepper In a serving bowl, place tomatoes, green…
Tahini Brownies 1/2 cup almond flour1/4 cup cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom (optional)2 eggs1 cup House of Halvah tahini1/2 cup sugar or maple syrup1 tsp vanilla1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F,Mix all the dry ingredients together, then set aside.Whisk eggs, tahini, maple syrup and vanilla and…
One of my favorite recipes is this Spectacular Summer Semolina Cake, a great way to incorporate the flavor of peaches (and to use up all the ripe peaches in my home). Spectacular Semolina Summer Cake with Pure Peach Syrup Recipe 2 cups semolina¾ cup all purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind6…
One of my favorite recipes is this Spectacular Summer Semolina Cake, a great way to incorporate the flavor of peaches (and to use up all the ripe peaches in my home). A favorite summer ritual, as a young married couple, was to pick up a peach pie from Marie Callender’s, a famous Los Angeles pie…
