Moroccan Walnut Cookies

Moroccan Walnut Cookies

3 cups raw shelled walnuts 1 or 2 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground clove ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grind walnuts finely, leaving some pieces. Place the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and clove in a medium bowl. In a small dry bowl, beat…

Dried Fruit and Nut Granola

Dried Fruit and Nut Granola

2 cups coconut 1 cup almond flour 1 cup pistachios, chopped 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup almonds, chopped 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup apricots, chopped 1 cup dates, chopped 1 cup cranberries 4 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Silan 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 egg whites 2 tsp vanilla extract…

Sharon’s Chicken Soup

Sharon’s Chicken Soup

1 whole chicken, washed 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 4 tbsp kosher for Passover chicken consommé powder 1 head of celery, including leafy tops, washed and chopped into two inch pieces 1 large golden brown onion, washed and unpeeled 1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped 4 carrots, peeled and chopped, into thin…

Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Bark

1lb bittersweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt Place chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Pour oil on top and microwave for 1 minute, then another minute. Stir chocolate with spatula to make sure it…

Best Passover Brisket

Best Passover Brisket

14lb brisket or shoulder roast 2 large purple onions, cut into wedges 2 cups chicken consommé or water 8 large cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tsp sweet paprika 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup organic Silan (date syrup) 1/4 cup tomato…

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

3 grafitti eggplant or one large purple eggplant, chopped into 1 inch dice 4 tsp kosher salt, divided 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, finely diced 10 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tbsp dried thyme or oregano 4 Roma tomatoes,…

Lamb Shank Tagine

Lamb Shank Tagine

Marinade: ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 2 Tbsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or ginger powder 8 cloves garlic, grated 1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine: 3-4 lamb shanks ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, grated ½ cup golden raisins, divided ½ cup whole pitted…

Torte Chocolate

Torte Chocolate

6 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup avocado oil 2 Tbsp coffee, cooled 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips, melted Avocado oil, for greasing Preheat the oven to 335°F. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper, then grease the sides with oil. To…

Almond Croquant

Almond Croquant

3 cups raw almonds 2 cups granulated sugar Zest of 1 large orange Olive oil, to brush on parchment paper Roast almonds at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking them halfway through. In a heavy saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. When the sugar has completely melted and is a light amber color,…

Spicy Salmon

Spicy Salmon

1 2-3 lb fillet of salmon, cut into 2” squares 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 large yellow onions, finely sliced 3 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp turmeric 2 tsp garlic powder 4 Roma or plum tomatoes, sliced into thin…

Maman’s Moroccan Fish

Maman’s Moroccan Fish

3 lbs of branzino, filleted and cut into pieces 1/4 tsp kosher salt, for salting fish 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp white pepper 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, sliced in thin strips 1 yellow…

The rustic Mushrooms Tart

The rustic Mushrooms Tart

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen Israeli savory dough or puff pastry, thawed 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 sprig rosemary 1 large egg + 1 tbsp water, beaten (for egg wash) Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven…