This rustic cheesecake has a burnt top that imparts a delicious caramelized flavor. The interior is smooth, soft and sweet, with a creamy custard flavor. This past week, I had the rare pleasure of a private tour of the Mach’ne Yehuda Market. The Shuk, as it is affectionately known, is the bustling heart of Jerusalem and…
2 1/2 cups lukewarm water2 tsp active dry yeast1 tbsp sugar8 cups bread flour1 cup sugar1 tsp salt4 eggs¼ cup honey3/8 cup avocado oil1 egg, divided, for egg wash 1. Preheat oven to 380°F.2. Combine the yeast, water, and tablespoon of sugar in a bowl, then cover with a towel and set aside to proof…
4 8oz packs cream cheese1 cup castor sugar6 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp kosher salt1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/3 cup all purpose flour Preheat oven to 425°F.Press two slightly overlapping pieces of scrunched parchment paper into a 10’ springform pan.Beat the cream cheese on medium speed for three…
2 large russet potatoes1/2 lb of feta cheese, crumbled1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese2 eggsBoil the potatoes in a pot over medium heat until fork tender, 7-10 minutes.Peel the potatoes and place in a medium bowl. Mash the potatoes and allow to cool.Add the Feta and Parmesan cheeses and the egg. Mix all the ingredients…
2 whole branzino, butterflied Salt and pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle the flesh of the fish with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Place flesh down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle oil over the skin, then add a light sprinkle of salt. Place fish…
This week’s recipe is exactly the kind of fish dish that is perfect for eating by the seaside in Tel Aviv or Greece. The other day, Neil and I were in a taxi headed to the Tel Aviv train station, where we would take a train to visit my cousins in Haifa. The driver was…
2-3 lbs salmon, cut into squares 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 3 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4” rounds1 large onion, cut into rounds2 Roma tomatoes 10 cloves garlic, chopped 2 carrots, chopped into sticks1 red Anaheim pepper 1 green Anaheim pepper 2 tablespoons harissa4 tablespoons tomato…
2 large eggplants, washed and dried Kosher salt, for sprinkling 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil Granulated garlic powder Slice eggplant in 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place a tiny pinch of salt on each piece of eggplant. Place cut eggplant in a colander for at least 1 hour.Preheat oven to 400°F.Line a baking sheet with…
3 packages of Lu petit beurre biscuits or parve Osem Prepare the fillings-
This is not Molino’s pizza recipe, but it’s perfect for making pizza at home. This recipe requires an 18- to 24-hour rise in the fridge. You will need bread flour and purified water, active dry yeast, kosher salt, sugar and olive oil. Don’t forget to use San Marzano canned tomatoes for the sauce and fresh…
Since opening Molino, the restaurant has taken off like fire. In 1973, when my family left Casablanca for the United States, my aunt Clara and uncle Menasse moved to Barcelona, then joined his extended family in Paris.In 1983, they decided to move to Los Angeles, with the hope of giving their kids a better chance…
4 Tbsp active dry yeast 4 1/2 cups warm water 2 Tbsp sugar 5 lbs high gluten bread flour 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp salt 3 large eggs 1¼ cup vegetable oil •In a large glass bowl, combine yeast, warm water and sugar, then cover with a towel and allow to proof for 10 minutes. •In an…
1 pound ground beef 1 small yellow onion, grated and drained of liquid 2 garlic cloves, grated 4 tablespoons potato starch 1 egg 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepperPlace all the ingredients in a large bowl, then mix to combine well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form…
2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup light olive oil or avocado oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 lemon, zested 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 lb strawberries, washed and hulled 1 tsp powdered sugar for dusting, optional Preheat oven to 375°F….
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, pale green and white parts only, thinly sliced 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 lb asparagus, stems cut in 1 inch pieces, stalks left in 3 inch pieces, kept separate 6 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp turmeric…
A Mother’s Day brunch is the perfect occasion to showcase all the wonderful fresh new produce in the market. Last year, I was blessed with the best present when our first grandchild, Raquel Luna, was born the day before Mother’s Day. Soon after her birth, my son Sam decided that Raquel would call me Maman. …
4 large Persian cucumbers2 green onions, finely chopped1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tbsp white horseradish2 tbsp white wine vinegar1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp sumac, for sprinkling In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, horseradish, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt to make the aioli.Spread the aioli on a large plate, then sprinkle the green…
Mexican Style Shredded Beef 3lbs boneless chuck roast or brisket 1 large purple onion, sliced 4 large garlic cloves 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 limes, juiced 1 28oz can mild red enchilada sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar, optional 1 bunch roughly chopped cilantro, divided Place onion on the bottom of crock…
You know spring is in the air when you start to see fresh corn on the cob in the markets. I’m so excited to start making grilled corn salads with herby cilantro and a creamy dressing of mayo, lime and tajin. I’m also fond of making an Israeli salad and tossing in grilled corn and…
Over the years, whenever I have to entertain a sizable crowd or a birthday party or a graduation celebration, I go with a Mexican fiesta. I have to express my gratitude. The nanny that looked after my children was Nena, the most loving and wonderful person. She became part of our family. When my children…
1 dozen frozen falafel balls1 small bunch basil, roughly chopped1 small bunch mint, roughly chopped4 green onions, chopped2 cucumbers, finely diced2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1 lemon, juiced3 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp saltAmba Aioli4 tablespoons amba (pickled mango)6 tablespoons mayonnaise Preheat oven to 400°F.Place falafel balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and heat for 12…
