This week Sharon and I offer our amazing roasted butternut squash soup garnished with a crispy, spicy granola. Before I was a homemaker and a Sephardic Spice Girl, I was in the fashion retail business. I had a store on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. I loved it. I loved buying the clothes…
Caramel Sauce 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup coconut cream (only the cream, no liquid) 1/4 cup vegan butter, at room temperature 1 Tbsp vanilla extract Pinch salt In a small saucepan, warm the sugar, cream, butter, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and…
The cake is lightly sweet, with the citrusy orange rind pairing perfectly with the dates. I often think that I was born with a date in my mouth, because soft, plump and dark Medjool dates are so abundant in Morocco! Prized for their rich caramelized flavor, dates are served at weddings and to welcome royalty. …
Get some fresh pita, dips (hummus, tehina, matbucha), olives and pickles, fresh herbs like basil, crunchy radishes. Boil some eggs over low heat for a few hours. Roast some eggplant and butternut. Arrange everything on a board. Serve with an Israeli salad 🥗 and an amba aioli for an amazing, healthy, delicious vegetarian lunch. 🪬B’te’avon!
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided14 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced14 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced14 oz oyster mushrooms, broken into smaller chunks2 shallots, peeled and finely diced2 celery stalks, chopped3 medium heirloom carrots, peeled and chopped2 tsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt1 tsp Aleppo pepper3 bay leaves3 Tbsp tomato paste1 cup red wine3 cups warm chicken stock3…
Tfiya1 cup raisins1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil4 large onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup honey1 cinnamon stick or 1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup waterZest of one orange In a medium bowl, soak the raisins in the orange juice for 15 minutes. In a large pot, warm the oil over medium…
With its unique blend of honey, ginger and cinnamon, tfaya is the perfect topping for this turkey season. Can you believe there are people who don’t celebrate Thanksgiving? I love Thanksgiving and I’ve been a fan since my family arrived here from Morocco in October 1973. My family had never heard of this holiday but…
6 cups water1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup sesame oil2 tablespoons consommé powder1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons miso paste6 large garlic cloves, chopped1 large onion, thinly sliced1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced1 pack beech mushrooms1 package soft tofu, drained and diced into small squares4 stalks chopped green onion, for garnish In a large pot,…
Dressing:1/4 cup extra virgin oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tsp Aleppo pepper1 tsp sumac1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt Whisk together all the ingredients in a small jar and set aside. Salad1 cup quinoa1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided1 lb delicata squash, washed and cut into thin strips1 tsp brown sugar1/2 lb shaved Brussels…
This delicata squash and quinoa salad is our way of embracing the season with a recipe that has all the fall feels. Last Shabbat, my son Sam, my daughter-in-law Estrella and my adorable baby granddaughter Raquel, slept over. Sam invited two high school friends, their sweet wives and sweet three-month-old babies to join us for…
Nut Blend1 cup of coarsely ground almonds and walnuts1/2 cup sugar1 Tbsp finely ground cardamom or cinnamon 3 large eggs, at room temperature1 cup sugar3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 Tbsp baking powder3/4 cup water or milk Preheat oven to 350°F.Grease a 9-inch round cake tinBeat the eggs and sugar…
Dressing1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup sesame oil1/4 cup honey2 tsp harissa4 large garlic cloves, crushed In a bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, harissa and crushed garlic. Set aside. 1 lb spaghetti or capellini noodles2 Tbsp baking soda3 Tbsp sesame seeds4 stalks green scallions, finely chopped…
Harissa is a hot, spicy, aromatic chili pepper paste that is indispensable in the North African kitchen. Many, many years ago, a tiny little woman called Trinh Le changed my life. The first time, I was picking up my grandparents from her home after their acupuncture appointment. She took one look at me and said…
Meat Filling 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced1 lb ground beef 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper1/3 cup currants or raisins, roughly chopped1/3 cup pine nuts 1 cup tomato purée 1/4 cup water PASTRY 12-16 sheets phyllo pastry 1/3…
Whether you call it babka, “ugat sh’marim” or by its modern Israeli name “crunch,” this is a truly easy and brilliant dessert for busy Jewish cooks the world over. It was Israel in the 1970’s. I was nine years old and we were visiting my maternal grandparents, as well as my many aunts and uncles…
Filling1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon1 tbsp ground cardamom2 tsp vanilla extract1 pinch salt1/3 cup pareve butterZest of 1 whole orange 1/2 cup crushed walnuts In a bowl combine the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, and salt. Add in the butter and orange zest and combine to form a paste. Add walnuts and mix….
1 cup Eden Foods Organic quinoa 2 cups cold water 1/2 tsp Eden Foods French Celtic sea salt Place quinoa in a small saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. When water begins to boil, stir the quinoa. Lower heat and cover the pot. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion,…
30-50 grape leaves, fresh or store bought Base:4 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into rounds2 lemons with rind, sliced into rounds6-8 garlic cloves, sliced Filling:2 cups of basmati rice, soaked for 10 minutes, rinsed and drained3 medium onions, finely chopped1 large bunch mint1 large bunch Italian parsley2 medium lemons, peeled, seeded and chopped2 cups roasted pine…
Grapevine leaves are the perfect festive food. A food that requires the luxury of time. The preparation, research and publication of this article was made possible by a grant from the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. My grandmother Nana Aziza had a generous heart and a nurturing spirit. She lived her life recreating the warmth and beauty of her…
(gluten free)YIELD 8-10 servings INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 3-4 celery stalks, sliced 2 large carrots, halved and sliced 1 large sweet potato, cubed 4 cups butternut squash, cubed 1 large potato, cubed 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric, or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon black…
7 egg whites5 egg yolks1 1/2 cups sugar, divided1/4 tsp cream of tartar1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup vegetable oil1 Tbsp orange or lemon zest3/4 cup of orange juice or water2 1/4 cups plain flour3 Tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the bottom and sides of the tube pan. Do not grease the middle tube….
