The winter flavors and the indulgent ingredients of the salad are enhanced with a sweet, salty, spicy sesame oil and ginger dressing. Neil was in his teens when he met his mentor, Dr. José Nessim. Dr Nessim was a renowned obstetrician/gynecologist, who delivered generations of babies and treated women from many backgrounds, including the wives of…
Sesame Ginger Dressing: 1/3 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ginger powder Salt and pepper, to taste Whisk ingredients together. For the Salad: 3 cups cooked quinoa 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1″ cubes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1…
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed 3/4 cup avocado oil, for sautéing 2 lb mix of portobello, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced Trader Joe’s Mushroom Umami Seasoning Blend, or soy sauce Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp potato starch 1 egg, beaten Preheat oven to 425°F. In a skillet, warm 1/4 cup of oil over…
These tartlets are the perfect combination of crispy pastry and earthy mushrooms Now that the fun and commotion of Hanukkah and the winter holidays are behind us, we wish you all a very happy and healthy new year! Today I went for a walk in the early morning fog. I made the decision that I…
3 russet potatoes 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons flour or potato starch 1/2 cup green scallions, finely chopped 1 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Vegetable oil for frying 1. Boil potatoes…
1 teaspoon active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugarPinch of salt1 egg2 cups warm water3 cups all purpose flourCanola or vegetable oil, for fryingBaby carrots, for frying In a large bowl, mix ½ cup of water with the yeast and sugar. Allow the yeast to bloom. When yeast is foamy, use a wooden spoon to mix in…
If you have never made Hanukkah donuts, Sharon and I encourage you to make this recipe. Hanukkah is truly a magical holiday! I love that I have eight nights to celebrate with special friends and beloved family. To listen to corny Hanukkah songs. To indulge in insanely addictive Krispy Kreme donuts and fluffy pillows of…
Beef cheeks 2-3 lbs beef cheek meat Salt, to taste 2 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, diced 2 leeks, sliced 2 bay leaf 1 12oz bottle of favorite beer 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 bunch cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped Season both sides of beef with salt and pepper. Warm…
Yes, this is a winner. Serve them on Friday night for Hanukkah. Your family and guests will be so impressed. Hanukkah in Morocco was very different than in America. When we came to America, my family celebrated Hanukkah the same way that they had for centuries in Morocco. We would light the menorah, have a…
Meat PattiesVegetable oil, for frying1 medium carrot, for frying2 pounds ground beef3 large eggs1/4 cup matzah meal or potato starch1/4 cup finely chopped parsley2 tsp saltPepper, to taste1 cup flour2 large eggs, beaten In a large bowl, gently combine the meat, eggs, matzah meal, parsley, salt and pepper. Do not overmix. Shape the meat mixture…
For the Jews of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most classic comfort foods has always been “keftes de carne con arroz” (fried breaded meat balls with Spanish red rice). My husband Neil spent his childhood years at the old Sephardic Hebrew Center in Ladera Heights, home to the last Rhodesli synagogue in Los Angeles….
Ruby Red Kubbah For the filling1 pound ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 medium onion, grated2 teaspoons baharat1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper For the dough1 cup farina1 cup semolina1 cup warm water1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Sweet and Sour Beet Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, diced8 stalks celery, chopped8 medium…
Ka’ak is a primal memory for me. Ka’ak is a primal memory for me. My grandmother Nana Aziza always, always had a supply of crispy, salty ka’ak in her home. And she always served it as an afternoon treat with a glass of her cardamom infused black tea. As a little girl, I loved sitting in…
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sea salt1/2 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 sachet of active dry yeast1 cup water2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons fennel seeds Preheat oven to 350°FSift the flour into a large bowl, then make a well in the middle of the flour.Add the salt, oil, yeast, water, sesame seeds and fennel…
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed1 Tbsp baharat spice or ground cinnamon1 tsp sweet paprika2 tsp brown sugar1 tsp granulated garlic powder1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or ground black pepper2 Tbsp avocado oil3 leeks, finely sliced1 large apple, cubed2 tsp ground cinnamon3 bay leaves1 Tbsp consommé powder dissolved into 2 cups…
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…
