Tangy, bright and filled with irresistible umami flavor, turshi is the perfect complement to burgers, kebabs and chicken, as well as the perfect foil for eggs and salads. Recently, Alan and I had a very humorous discussion of the psychological divide between Ashkenazim and Sephardim on healthcare. We always joke that Alan knows a lot…
4 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 cups cake flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla essence Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp baking soda Toppings 1/4 cup fine sugar 2 teaspoon cinnamon Or Color sprinkles 1 egg, beaten with 1/2 tsp water Preheat oven to 350°F. In a stand…
Dough 4 cups all purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 7 oz cold butter or parve shortening, cubed 1/4 cup avocado oil 2/3 cup orange juice 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp orange zest Filling 1 lb date baking paste 1 cup crushed pecans 1 tsp cinnamon powder…
A favorite of the Ladino kitchen, the recipe for this traditional cookie dates all the way back to medieval Spain Our friend (Queen) Esther bakes the most amazing ma’amul cookies. Ma’amul are a traditional shortbread semolina cookie filled with dates, nuts and spices that originated in the Levant. They are very popular for every family…
Red wine vinaigrette dressing 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar. 1 tsp sumac 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tsp honey Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl or jar. Set aside until ready to serve the salad. 8 oz mixed baby greens 8 oz arugula 1 cup…
Almond Macaroons Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 3 egg 3 cups Almonds ground finely, or almond flour whites 1 tsp cardamom 1tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp rose water or 2 tsp almond extract Separate 3 egg whites from egg yolks in two bowls, you will not be using the yolks. With a fork beat egg whites until…
When making sesame brittle, make sure to lay out all the utensils and have the ingredients pre-measured. Working with hot sugar means having to work quickly, before it has a chance to harden. 2. The tricky part is to roll the brittle thin. We recommend using a stone countertop or a Silpat non-stick mat on…
Serves 12 12 eggs 1 egg, beaten for egg wash Dough 7 cups all purpose or bread flour, divided 3/4 cup sugar 3 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 1/2 cups warm water 1/2 cup avocado oil 1 Tbsp salt 2 Tbsp anise seeds Place 12 eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water….
For Purim, the Jewish communities of North Africa bake a special Purim bread roll called Ojos de Haman (eyes of Haman), with a whole egg cradled in the bread, with two strips of dough on top forming an X. The first time I remember receiving a mishloach manot is as a very young girl in…
12 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on 2 tsp granulated garlic powder 1 tsp ground black pepper. 2 tsp kosher salt 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, cut into eight wedges 10 garlic cloves, peeled 10 rosemary sprigs 1/2 cup lemon juice Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs, dry and place in a…
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon hawaiij 3 tablespoons parve consommé powder, optional 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 stalks celery, sliced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 large Yukon gold potatoes,…
Love is precious and this Persian Love Cake is the perfect way to show a little love to your friends and family. The stars were aligned the night I met Neil. It was February 10th, 1989 and it was at a Moroccan themed party held by the Sephardic Educational Center. My brother’s friend Yvette encouraged…
Syrup 1/3 cup honey Juice of 1 orange Slice of orange rind 1 tsp ground cardamom or cinnamon 1 tsp rose water, optional In a small pot, warm the honey, orange juice, orange rind and cardamom to a slow boil over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon to ensure ingredients are combined. When the…
1 cup Cholent bean mix, soaked overnight 1 cup pearled barley, soaked overnight 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb beef shank or chuck roast 1 lb beef neck bones 2 large onions, diced 10 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion…
Ever since I was a small child, Dafina has been a favorite food. This Moroccan hamim (Shabbat stew) is the ultimate comfort food It’s been six years, dear reader! Six years of cooking and taking photos, sharing our recipes and stories, as well as trying to describe food using only one “delicious” per article. To…
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 whole purple cabbage, cut into wedges 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Tahini, for drizzle In a large heavy skillet, warm olive oil over medium high heat. Carefully place the cabbage wedges in the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Flip…
I knew we had to reimagine my couscous salad with all the fruits of the land. Traditionally, the holiday is marked by eating fruits and nuts, honoring what grows and sustains us. Twenty years ago, I was watching Bobby Flay make tabbouleh on the Food Network and that inspired me. I had leftover couscous sitting…
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 lemons, juiced 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp granulated garlic powder In a jar or a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside. 2 cups cooked couscous 1/2 cup dates, finely diced 1/2 cup figs, finely…
Pickled Onions 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp sumac Place onion in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Stir until the…
2 cups white sugar 1 large lemon 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups avocado or vegetable oil 3 tsp baking powder 4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder Place the sugars in a medium bowl. Zest the lemon directly into the sugar and massage with hands to ensure that the lemon oils flavor…
These nostalgic pinwheel cookies are simply delicious. Perhaps you’ll bake them and create special memories for a child in your life. With the recent loss of my beloved Papi, my brothers and I are in the heartbreaking process of clearing out our parents’ home. It is emotional work, made up of long days sorting through…
