1lb bittersweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt Place chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Pour oil on top and microwave for 1 minute, then another minute. Stir chocolate with spatula to make sure it…
Makes about 12 servings. 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium turnips, peeled and diced 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans 2…
This creamy blended soup is filled with lots and lots of vegetables. Leeks and onions, carrots and celery, turnip and potatoes, all punctuated by the earthy, buttery, nutty flavor of the fava beans. A few nights ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with one thought in my head. This year, my beloved Papi…
14 lb chicken 2 oranges, cut in half 8 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp Silan date honey 3 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp garlic powder 4 tsp kosher salt, divided Freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, peeled and cut in 6 wedges 1 head of garlic, cut in…
14lb brisket or shoulder roast 2 large purple onions, cut into wedges 2 cups chicken consommé or water 8 large cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tsp sweet paprika 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup organic Silan (date syrup) 1/4 cup tomato…
3 grafitti eggplant or one large purple eggplant, chopped into 1 inch dice 4 tsp kosher salt, divided 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, finely diced 10 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tbsp dried thyme or oregano 4 Roma tomatoes,…
Marinade: ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 2 Tbsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or ginger powder 8 cloves garlic, grated 1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine: 3-4 lamb shanks ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, grated ½ cup golden raisins, divided ½ cup whole pitted…
6 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup avocado oil 2 Tbsp coffee, cooled 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips, melted Avocado oil, for greasing Preheat the oven to 335°F. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper, then grease the sides with oil. To…
3 cups raw almonds 2 cups granulated sugar Zest of 1 large orange Olive oil, to brush on parchment paper Roast almonds at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking them halfway through. In a heavy saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. When the sugar has completely melted and is a light amber color,…
Morocco has always had a deep connection to almonds, where they have grown for centuries and where they are central to many festive foods. The oil embargo of 1973 and the global economic recession that followed had a direct impact on my family in Sydney, Australia. Mortgage rates skyrocketed and my father had to pivot…
1 2-3 lb fillet of salmon, cut into 2” squares 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 large yellow onions, finely sliced 3 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp turmeric 2 tsp garlic powder 4 Roma or plum tomatoes, sliced into thin…
We made this recipe Passover-friendly because who doesn’t need an easy one-skillet dish that is healthy and delicious!?! My uncle Menasse loved a good dark, spicy fish dish. Whenever our extended family gathered around the Friday night table, I enjoyed watching his excitement when the fish course was served. He was the one who would…
3 lbs of branzino, filleted and cut into pieces 1/4 tsp kosher salt, for salting fish 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp white pepper 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, sliced in thin strips 1 yellow…
Ingredients 1 sheet frozen Israeli savory dough or puff pastry, thawed 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 sprig rosemary 1 large egg + 1 tbsp water, beaten (for egg wash) Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven…
Pickling Juice 1 cup water 2 cups white vinegar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp turmeric In a large pot, bring the water, vinegar, sugar, salt and spices to a boil over medium heat. Vegetables for Pickling 1…
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…
