Dressing: 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar For the salad: 1 small purple cabbage, shredded 1 fennel, finely sliced 1 green apple, finely sliced 1 Honeycrisp apple, finely sliced 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2…
3 pounds red or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled & washed ½ medium red onion, finely chopped 3-4 celery stalks, including leaves, finely chopped ½ cup finely diced dill pickle 1 handful fresh parsley 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp sea salt Black pepper, to taste Fill a large…
This week, we wanted to inspire you with fresh takes on old-fashioned favorites My Moroccan parents embraced all the American holidays when we moved to Los Angeles in 1973. There were costumes for Halloween, a turkey feast for Thanksgiving and fireworks for the Fourth of July. For our first few years in Los Angeles, they…
1 15.5 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp salt1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp Aleppo or cayenne pepper (optional)Black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450°F and place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it preheats (this ensures the chickpeas crisp as soon as they…
As a child of Iraqi Jews, The Farhud has forever been a part of my memory and the holiday of Shavuot will always be shadowed by this tragic event. As a child of Iraqi Jews, The Farhud has forever been a part of my memory and the holiday of Shavuot will always be shadowed by…
1 large jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed2-3 cans Great Northern beans, or 1 pound dry beans soaked overnight, boiled and salted Filling:2 pounds ground beef, lamb or turkey1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons oilJuice of 1 juicy lemon1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste Sauce:4…
Marinade:½ cup olive oil2 tsp salt2 Tbsp sweet paprika2 Tbsp turmeric1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, grated8 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine:1 whole chicken, cut in pieces¼ cup olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped½ cup whole pitted prunes½ cup whole dried apricots1 cinnamon stick1 Tbsp turmeric1 Tbsp cinnamon powder1 big pinch saffron2 fennel…
4 very large russet potatoes washed and grated ( skin on)1 red onion, grated (squeeze out juice)1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon black peppervegetable oil for frying 3 baby carrots* In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes,onion, flour, egg, salt and pepper.* In a large deep skillet, warm…
A soup that reminds us how small we are in the scheme of the Universe. A soup that reminds us that life is a cycle and that we must go on, no matter that our hearts are completely shattered. Since the savage attacks targeting our brothers and sisters in Israel, we have all cried and…
1 10oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 cups mini marshmallows 1 cup roasted almonds, chopped Line a small tray with parchment paper. Melt the chocolate and combine with the oil. Pour 2/3 of the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper. Sprinkle the marshmallows in an even layer, then add the…
