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…
2 medium eggplants, chopped in a 1 inch dice Kosher salt Avocado oil, for frying 1 large onion, finely chopped 6 Roma tomatoes, diced 6 garlic cloves Salt & pepper, to taste 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey Italian parsley, for garnish Salt eggplant, then place in a colander. Allow to…
Dressing Juice of one lemon 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Whisk all the ingredients together. 1 14oz can garbanzos 1 10oz bag kale 1 large avocado, diced 3 green onions, finely chopped 1/3 cup pine nuts Freshly grated Parmesan Preheat oven to…
For this Tu b’Av, Sharon and I share this recipe for pavlova with wishes for sweetness in your life. Friday night dinners at my grandparents house were epic. It was the early ’70s and everyone was young. I can still picture my uncles with their muttonchop sideburns and wide-collar shirts. My mother and her younger…
1 cup Aborio or other short grain rice 1 cup water 2-4 slices of lemon rind 2 star anise or 1 cinnamon stick 4 cups whole milk 1/4 cup sugar (or more for sweeter pudding) Pinch of salt Cinnamon for sprinkling In a medium saucepan, cook the rice over medium high heat, until all the…
lentils: 2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed 5 cups water 2 bay leaf 2 teaspoon kosher salt (or consume) ½ teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 onion finely chopped 3 celery stalks finely chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 2 ripe tomatoes, grated (discard skins) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil rice: 1…
1 head of cauliflower, washed Kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup tehina 1/4 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp za’atar 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to 400°F Place cauliflower in a large bowl, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Pour boiling water over the cauliflower until it is completely submerged. After…
Dressing Juice of two lemons 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey 1 tsp sumac Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all the ingredients. 2 cups cooked brown lentils. 1 small purple onion, finely chopped Four stalks of green onion, finely chopped…
During the nine days leading up to the fast of Tisha b’Av, it is traditional to eat lentils. In 2007, Tisha B’Av fell on the evening of July 23, which happens to be Alan’s birthday. My extended family, including my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins were in Israel for the upcoming wedding of my brother…
Yields 3 large rings, or 12–15 rolls 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 2½ cups warm water 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs ½ cup avocado oil or other neutral oil 1 tablespoon orange rind or orange blossom water. 8–10 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg, for egg wash Sesame seeds, for topping Blanched whole almonds, for…
Spicy Tuna Sauce 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 5oz cans of tuna in oil 16oz can tomato paste 8 oz of water 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped 1 tablespoon capers, chopped 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Red…
Rosca have a texture that is similar to challah, but the flavor is unique. At the henna party beforE our wedding, Neil and I were dressed in the traditional Moroccan costume — embroidered caftans. Neil wore a red fez and I wore an elaborate bejeweled crown and neckpiece. A special moment of the celebration was…
2 lb fresh cod, cut to 3 inch cubes Kosher salt Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons chili oil or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon sweet paprika Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fish on a plate…
Avocado oil, for frying 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, finely chopped 5 oz kale 5 oz baby spinach 1 bunch Italian parsley 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup potato starch 1/2 cup gluten free panko Salt & pepper 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp granulated…
No matter where you’re born or how you were raised, one thing is certain — the more vegetables you place on the table, the more your family will learn to love them and expect them My Nana Aziza was in her late 20s when she and my grandfather landed in the ma’aborot (transit camps) of…
1 cup extra virgin olive oil 12 garlic cloves, peeled 10oz cherry tomatoes Preheat oven to 350°F. Place oil, garlic and tomatoes in an ovenproof dish and bake for 20 minutes. Set aside. 8oz Feta Cheese 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Lemon zest 2 tbsp garlic confit Freshly ground black pepper Place Feta, yogurt, zest…
Pairing the tender fish brochettes with the vibrant herb sauce and crispy potatoes reminded us of eating by the sea with the scent of saltwater in the air. The sepia engagement portrait of my beloved Nana Aziza and Aba Naji is legendary. He sits leaning in to her, looking off into the distance, dashingly handsome…
Bright, earthy and deeply refreshing, this salad brings together the forest-like aroma of fresh herbs with a sweet and nutty crunch. 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 bunch fresh mint, roughly chopped 1 small bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds…
Bright, earthy and deeply refreshing, this salad brings together the forest-like aroma of fresh herbs with a sweet and nutty crunch. The deep bond between my mother and her sister Mercedes endured despite decades of living on different continents, with my mother living in Los Angeles and my aunt in Haifa. Luckily for me, the…
1 pinch of saffron in 1 cup of boiling water Allow to sit for a few minutes until water turns a deep amber 1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium leeks, chopped or 1 large onion, chopped 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed 4 celery sticks, with leaves, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1 red bell…
