2 pounds celery root 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped chives Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Use a serrated knife or vegetable peeler to remove all the brown outer portions of…
Dressing : 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 lemons, freshly squeezed 2 Tbsp organic date syrup 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper Whisk all the ingredients together. Salad: 1 small head of celery 1 head fennel 1 head radicchio 3 heads Belgian endive 1 watermelon radish or…
Over the years, I have given this dish my own Sephardic twist by layering the eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes on a bed of fennel and onions, as well as enlivening the sauce with Silan and pomegranate molasses. My cousin Daniella (follow on Instagram @daniellawolfcatering) and her husband Yakov had just hosted their son Alon’s bar…
1 purple onion1 large fennel bulb¼ cup olive oil 2 medium eggplants2 teaspoons of salt 4 large zucchinis2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon oregano 4 large Roma tomatoes1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup sundried tomatoes (optional) 1 cup boiling water2 tablespoons tomato paste¼ cup Silan2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup.1 tablespoons olive…
1/4 cup olive oil1 lb stew meat, cut in 2 inch chunks, patted dry1 large onion, diced2 purple shallots, diced4 large celery stalks, chopped6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped4 heirloom carrots, sliced3 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons sweet paprika4 tablespoons potato starch2 tablespoons chicken consommé powder1 teaspoon dried thyme3 bay leaves3 tablespoons tomato paste2…
1 4lb brisket or shoulder roast 8 large cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup organic Silan (date syrup) 1 cup chopped Italian parsley 2 medium purple onions, cut into wedges …
3 lbs sea bass (or any firm white flesh fish), filleted and cut into portions 1/4 tsp salt, for salting fish 2 medium eggplants 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 leeks, thinly chopped 1 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper 1 14oz can cherry tomatoes or…
When I think of Passover, I’m no longer frazzled. I focus on feeling the joy and the new memories we will create as our family grows. The Pesach seders I spent as a young child at the home of my grandparents Aba Naji and Nana Aziza will always be the gold standard. I will always…
3 tablespoons olive oil2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and sliced1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and diced4 stalks celery, chopped2 medium turnips, peeled and diced2-3 large potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock2Tablespoons chicken consommé (optional)Salt and white pepper, to…
6 egg whites, room temperature1 1/2 cups sugar1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla4 tsp potato starch1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 cup crushed pistachios Preheat oven to 400°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites at a low speed. When the whites become full and foamy, add the sugar gradually. When all the…
Marinade:½ cup olive oil2 tsp salt2 Tbsp sweet paprika2 Tbsp turmeric1 tsp cumin1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or gingerpowder8 cloves garlic, grated1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine:3-4 lamb shanks¼ cup olive oil1 large onion, grated½ cup golden raisins, divided½ cup whole pitted prunes½ cup whole dried apricots2 cinnamon sticks1 Tbsp turmeric1 Tbsp cinnamon powder1 big pinch…
Sharon and I have been baking flourless chocolate cake for many years. Sometimes, I hesitate to make one because the recipe calls for separating the eggs. For some reason, it annoys me to dirty two bowls. One day, I decided I was just going to throw everything into a bowl and take a chance. Sure…
This week Rachel and I share two wonderful Passover (and all year round) cake recipes. When I was a little girl, I had no idea that the “Farm,” where I spent so many wonderful sunny Sundays was actually Glenfield Farm, a historic, heritage-listed homestead. The old farmhouse was a classic Colonial Georgian building with stone…
3 medium zucchini1 large golden potato½ medium onion½ teaspoon sea salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 egg2 Tbsp potato starch½ teaspoon baking powder, optional1 Tbsp mixed herbs (sage, parsley, chives and thyme)Avocado or vegetable oil for frying 1. Grate zucchini, potato and onion using the large holes of a box grater and place in a…
With Pesach so close, we decided on a menu that is perfect for a casual Passover lunch or as appetizers for a holiday meal. It was a hot, humid summer’s day in Naples and my family was stuck in a most disorderly and cacophonous traffic jam. My father was in the driver’s seat and my…
Marinade 1 cup olive oil2 Tbsp sweet paprika1 Tbsp turmeric1 pinch saffron threads1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp cinnamon1 red onion, grated or finely chopped1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 cup finely chopped cilantro3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 whole preserved lemon, roughly chopped1 spatchcocked chicken1 24 oz can pitted green olives in brine1 cup white wine1…
For my family, one of the favorites is a Moroccan olive chicken, a dish I only ever cook in honor of Shabbat. There are always some classic recipes that simply say “Shabbat.” The dishes that make it to the table every Friday night. It might be chicken soup or a brisket or special dips. For…
(tomato frittata) 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 medium Roma tomatoes, diced 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes, strained 1 tsp sugar 6 large eggs 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 4 thick slices of challah (cut into bite size pieces) 1 8oz container feta cheese 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1…
Date Filling 2 cups date paste 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp water 1/4 cup crushed walnuts Combine dates and olive oil, then add water and walnuts until mixture becomes a smooth paste. Set aside. Garnish 3 eggs 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp water 1/2 cup sesame seeds In a small bowl, beat together the eggs,…
Filling: 2 1/2 lbs. spinach, finely chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup finely grated Romano or parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp flour Combine all the ingredients. Dough: 1 cup warm water 1 tsp yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp vegetable or avocado oil 1 tsp salt 3-4 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten, for…
This year our Purim seudah will be a Sephardic desayuno, a dairy lunch that usually includes a variety of burekas, boyos, cheeses, cuajado (frittata), huevos haminados (overnight brown eggs), salads and dips. There’s an old Ladino adage Neil loves to quote every year around this time. It goes “Purim por un lado, Pesah en la…
