Stuffed Onions Tomato Broth 1 3/4 cup boiling water 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp Silan 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup lemon juice In a large measuring cup, dissolve the tomato paste, sugar, and salt in the boiling water. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine well. Set aside. 3 large white onions, peeled…
On Sukkot, there is a tradition of eating stuffed foods from vegetables to pastries. These cooler, amber-infused days of autumn lend themselves perfectly to the outdoor festival of Chag ha’Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). This holiday, a reminder of the Jewish people’s 40 years of wandering in the desert, symbolizes the temporary nature of life. Just…
1 large onion, finely diced 8 large Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 dozen eggs 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 Tbsp turmeric 2 Tbsp consommé (optional) Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Squeeze of lemon, for serving Boil potatoes and coarsely mash, leaving a few chunks….
7 egg whites 5 egg yolks 11/2 cups sugar, divided 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 Tbsp orange or lemon zest 3/4 cup of orange juice or water 2 1/4 cups plain flour 3 Tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the bottom and sides of…
SERVES 4 TO 6 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES 1⁄2 chicken (11⁄2 to 2 pounds), cut into pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp neutral oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1⁄2 tsp paprika 1⁄8 tsp ground turmeric 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup tomato paste 5 medium Roma tomatoes (1…
Shorba, the tomato, chicken and rice soup recipe that we highlight here is a beloved classic from the Babylonian kitchen. Sometimes there are glimpses of Jewish life in Los Angeles that remind you of what it must have felt like to live in the shtetl. (Of course, in Morocco the Jewish quarter was a Mella…
Moroccan Rosh Hashanah Couscous with T’fayaServes 8 Couscous 1 17oz box couscous, medium-grain (Not instant, if possible. Rivoire & Carret is the best.) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth (more might be needed) Place couscous in a large container that has a tight lid. Drizzle with olive…
1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 15oz can of tomato purée 1 15oz can of cherry tomatoes or chopped tomatoes 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp hot paprika 1 tsp cumin 2 dried chilis 1/2 cup sliced…
13-4 lb chicken, cut into eight pieces. 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp sweet paprika. 1 tbsp turmeric. 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 large yellow onion, cut in wedges 1 lb rainbow, baby potatoes 2 large celery…
3 cups leeks, chopped 1 cup mashed potato 3 eggs 2 teaspoons consommé (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon White pepper 1 tablespoon matzah meal or potato starch Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying Wash and clean leeks thoroughly. Chop leeks (I use food processor with slicing blade) Cook leeks in boiling salted water. Drain…
Syrup: 1 cup honey, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 2 pieces lemon peel Filling: 1 cup almonds, 1 cup pistachios, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup toasted sesame seeds, 2 tsp cinnamon Dough: 1 box frozen phyllo dough, ½ cup avocado oil for brushing Garnish: ¼ cup chopped pistachios Preheat oven to 400°F & grease…
Sopa de Roshashana Meat: 12 3-4 lb cheek meat ¼ cup olive oil One large onion finely diced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt ½ tsp white pepper Pinch of saffron (optional) 1 cup water Soup: ¼ cup olive oil 4 leeks, washed thoroughly and sliced thinly 1 bunch Swiss Chard, with stem removed and…
6 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar. One cup avocado oil One cup honey 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbs baking powder. 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt. 1 tbs ground cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cloves 1 cup Earl…
1 medium chicken, cut into 8 pieces or 8 chicken thighs 1 generous pinch of saffron soaked for 10 minutes in 1 cup of warm Ingredients for Chicken water Marinade Pulp of 1 large preserved lemon, reserve lemon skin for tagine 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 2 large garlic…
10-12 small quinces 1 lemon, sliced 3-4 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon Cinnamon stick or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) 6cloves (optional, to taste) Juice of a small lemon Wash quinces well, peel, core and cut into slices or cubes Place in large bowl with cold water and 1 lemon cut into…
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato puree 1 small Trader Joe’s can fire-roasted green peppers or jalapeños, diced 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp sweet paprika Warm the oil in a heavy pot over low…
Ingredients 1 cup neutral oil ½ cup sugar 2 packets vanilla sugar (or 2 tsp vanilla extract) 3 eggs 4 Tbsp sesame seeds ¼ cup fennel seeds ¼ cup arak ¼ cup water (instead of ½ cup, since arak replaces the rest) Pinch of salt 6-8 cups, preferably cake flour or AP 2 TBSP baking…
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) 2 tsp paprika 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1 package puff pastry squares,…
1/4 cup olive oil 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning. 1 large onion, finely chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced 10 oz heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 11/2 cups Arborio rice Salt and pepper, to taste Pinch of saffron, steeped in 1/4 cup warm water 3 1/2 cups…
10 oz heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Persian cucumbers, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 small purple onion, finely diced 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons, juiced 1 teaspoon kosher salt Place tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onion and parsley in a bowl. Just before…
8 egg whites, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons white vinegar Preheat oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg whites at slow speed, until frothy. Gradually pour the sugar with the mixer at a slow speed. Add the…
