2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch thick and 3 to 4 inch pieces 1 cup mayonnaise 2 large eggs 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups Panko 2 small bags BBQ Bissli, crushed 1/2 cup potato starch Avocado or vegetable oil, for…
Nowadays, most Fridays find me breading and frying schnitzel. At the age of seven, I staged an angry, foot-stomping protest. For my entire life until then, the week had revolved around Friday night kiddush at my grandparents’ home in Rose Bay. My grandmother always served Kubbah (meatballs encased in a semolina shell) in an okra…
Hot Honey 1 clover or wildflower honey 2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 tsp apple cider vinegar Warm the honey, pepper flakes and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and allow the honey to melt. Do not bring to a boil. Pour the honey through a mesh into a…
The transmission of these bureka recipes from generation to generation is a way of retaining heritage and history in Sephardic communities around the world. Let us introduce you to the original bureka. The bureka is a tangible, edible reminder of the Expulsion of the Jews from the Iberian peninsula in 1492. The shrewd Sultan Bayezid…
1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, peeled and diced or 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 Tbsp avocado or vegetable oil 1 tsp salt 1 medium russet potato, boiled and mashed ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 egg Warm oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion…
GRILLED WHOLE SNAPPER 2-3 pounds whole snapper, gutted and scaled with head and tail intact01 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced Fresh parsley and oregano, minced, for garnish Place fish with all the ingredients into a large Ziploc bag. Marinate for one hour or in the…
Meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup potato starch 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp evoo In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, then set aside. Sauce 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 8 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper…
(Three stages of preparation)4 Tbsp active dry yeast 5 cups warm water 2 Tbsp sugar ————————- 5 lbs bread flour, plus more as needed 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp salt ————————– 2 eggs ¼ cup honey 1 1/3 cup vegetable oil Place the dry yeast, warm water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large glass…
This challah has a soft, fluffy, airy texture, with a wonderful chewy crumb, a hint of sweetness and an enticing golden crust Alongside all the esoteric wisdom that is imparted during the holiday of Pesach, there are some really basic, but rather important lessons that this holiday has imprinted on me. The first lesson is…
Apples Roasted Almonds Pitted Dates Cook Dates and Apples then blend Grind almonds leaving chunks and combine Add sweet Wine That’s it Refrigerate and enjoy
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…
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…
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…
They are perfect for a Mimouna table because they are flourless and can be baked during Passover, before Mimouna. Mimouna is the joyous celebration of springtime and good fortune, of friends and family. It’s a huge party to mark the conclusion of Passover and to invite blessings for the beginning of the agricultural season. In…
Every Passover, I prepare a truly delicious gluten-free granola. I use lots of nuts and seeds (pistachios, walnuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds) and dried fruits (apricots, dates and cranberries). One of the most breathtaking experiences in my life was flying over the Italian Alps. In 2013, my 17-year-old niece Devorah was studying at the Chabad…
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…
Makes about 12 servings. 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium turnips, peeled and diced 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans 2…
This creamy blended soup is filled with lots and lots of vegetables. Leeks and onions, carrots and celery, turnip and potatoes, all punctuated by the earthy, buttery, nutty flavor of the fava beans. A few nights ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with one thought in my head. This year, my beloved Papi…
14 lb chicken 2 oranges, cut in half 8 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp Silan date honey 3 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp garlic powder 4 tsp kosher salt, divided Freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, peeled and cut in 6 wedges 1 head of garlic, cut in…
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…
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,…
