16 oz orecchiette pasta, cooked according to package directions, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water 1 cup fresh peas 1 cup frozen fava beans 12 oz asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 4 Tbsp butter 6 large garlic cloves, minced 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 lemon, juiced 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper…
This creamy, saucy pasta is a perfect way to showcase the delicate green vegetables of spring — fresh asparagus, green peas and fava beans. Last week, I flew to New York to attend my eldest daughter’s graduation from my alma mater, Yeshiva University. Of course, every trip to NYC is just an excuse to eat at…
1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon, optional 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 6 apricots, halved and pitted 12 cherries, halved and pitted 11/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract…
2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water for half an hour 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 3 tbsp tomato paste 3 cups parve chicken stock…
2 lbs sea bass or red snapper fillets 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 lemon, cut in wedges 1 red onion, cut in wedges 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and halved 1 cup cherry…
I especially love the way Kalamata olives play against fish, adding a perfectly intense and satisfying umami profile. Bathed in the warm, golden glow of the afternoon sun, the ancient ruins of the Parthenon and the Acropolis stand sentinel above the city of Athens. Strolling through the narrow cobblestone streets, these ancient ruins draw my eye with…
Dressing 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 limes, juiced 1/2 tsp sumac Salt and pepper, to taste Whisk all the ingredients together. Set aside. 4 ears corn, cooked 1 small purple onion, finely diced 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped 1 avocado, diced 4 Campari tomatoes, diced Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl…
2 yellow Belgian endive 1 purple Belgian endive 6 radish, thinly sliced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, diced 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 small bunch basil, chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped Chives, for garnish Dressing 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large lemon, juiced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper,…
1 box oven ready lasagna 1 medium eggplant, cut in half moons 2 zucchini, sliced in circles Oil, for roasting 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 bunch fresh basil 6 oz cream cheese 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 cup heavy…
2 lbs. chicken thighs, cut into 2″ cubes 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tbsp ground cumin 1/2 tbsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp paprika Salt & pepper, to taste 1 garlic cloves, minced 1 lemon, juiced Italian parsley, for garnish In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin,…
With Memorial Day here and the official start of the summer grilling season, we offer you a recipe for delicious for Moroccan-spiced chicken skewers. Of all the sights and sounds and smells of my (almost) eight years in Casablanca, one of the most striking is the memory of the street vendors who gathered around small charcoal…
1 1/2 cups water 2 tsp of active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar 8 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 1 tap salt 1 cup milk 4 eggs ¼ cup honey 3/8 cup avocado oil 1 egg, divided, for egg wash 1. Combine dry yeast, warm water, and teaspoon of sugar in a bowl….
Let’s just say, Shavuot gives us a wonderful, guilt-free excuse to indulge in this guava mango cheesecake! My grandmother did not have elaborate silver candelabra for her Friday night candles. As a little girl, I can remember her sitting at her kitchen table, a silk chiffon scarf casually draped over her head, lighting her candles,…
For the crust:�2 cups graham cracker crumbs�3 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing For the filling: 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature�4 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon zest 4 large…
Caramel 3 Tbsp salted butter, cut into 3 pieces 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2 or 3 ripe, firm medium peaches or plums, pitted and sliced into ½ inch wedges Pinch of table salt For the cake 1½ cups almond flour ¼ cup rye flour 2 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp baking powder…
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp salt 4 tsp baking powder 1 Tbsp sugar 5 Tbsp butter 1 cup full fat milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Cut in the cold…
I learned to bake scones as a young girl in Australia. I’m still amazed that simple ingredients like a bit of flour, butter and whole milk can be transformed into such delicious bites. For the past 26 years, it has been my privilege to host our family Mother’s Day brunch. I love doing it. I…
2 whole branzino, butterflied and scored on top 1/3 cup olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp turmeric 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 bunch dill, finely chopped 4 green onions 1 bunch basil 1 bunch dark opal basil, optional 1 bunch garlic chives, optional…
While I may never taste authentic Iraqi masgouf, the moist, flaky, bites of this delicious fish recipe is a flavorful compromise that I can live with. In the telling of his youth in Baghdad of the 1940s, my father often spoke of the mighty Tigris River. It flowed directly in front of his childhood home…
(Makes approx. four dozen reshas) 4 tablespoons dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3½ cups warm water 10 cups flour ¼ cup oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 eggs for egg wash Sesame seeds Preheat oven to 350°F In a glass bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water, then set aside and allow to proof for…
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…
