2 tbsp organic silan (date syrup)1/3 cup sesame oil6 cloves garlic, crushed1 tbsp harissa1 tbsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/3 cup avocado oil2 lb filet of wild salmon, skin on and cut into 8 pieces1 large orange, cut into thin half circles Preheat oven to 400°F.In a bowl, prepare the sauce by…
2 pounds beef stew meat1/4 cup olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped6 whole garlic cloves10 oz mushrooms, chopped1 large carrot, peeled and shredded1 tsp salt1 tbsp sweet paprika1/2 tbsp cumin1/2 tbsp turmeric1/2 tbsp Aleppo pepper1 cup water1 cup red wine16 oz cherry tomatoes1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped1/4 cup tamarind syrup (Real Deal Oot brand is…
This last week, orange made the biggest statement. Orange balloons, orange sweatshirts, orange ribbons and orange heart emojis symbolized our heartbreak, our pain, our sorrow. As a child of the 70’s, I remember orange as a predominant color. Alongside brown, avocado green, dark purple and golden yellow, burnt orange featured in clothing, automobiles and interior…
INGREDIENTS1/4 cup olive oil2 large onions, chopped2 teaspoons ground turmeric1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon harissa paste or 1 teaspoon red chile flakes4 celery stalks, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and chopped1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced4 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced1 large Yukon gold potato, diced2 large…
1 1/2 lbs fresh cod (or other firm white fish), cut into chunks 1 large carrot, chopped in chunks 1 medium onion, chopped in chunks 1 large Yukon gold potato 1 small bunch Italian parsley 1 small bunch cilantro Juice of half a lemon 1 large egg 1/3 cup potato starch 1 tsp salt 1/2…
I knew my family would enjoy these fish cakes because who doesn’t love fried food? Recently, Sharon and I got to meet one of our heroes — the iconic Jewish cookbook author and food writer Joan Nathan. Our dear friend, food blogger Dana Shrager (@danastablela on Instagram) invited us to a Joan Nathan book signing…
1 pink grapefruit, sliced.1 blood orange, sliced2 tangerines, sliced2 Persian cucumbers, sliced diagonally1 fennel, shaved in a mandolin2 green scallions, sliced diagonallyFuzzy green fennel tops1 tsp sumac1/2 tsp black pepper1 tsp sea saltGenerous drizzle extra-virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lemon Arrange the citrus around the edges of a large plate. Layer the cucumbers in the…
For the dough 2 cups semolina or farina 1/4 lb ground beef 1 cup warm water 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3/4 lb ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley 1 small onion, grated 2 tsp baharat spice 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper In a large bowl, combine the semolina,…
Kubbah is the jewel of the Babylonian Jewish kitchen. I was a Sabra, with an ancient Babylonian Jewish lineage, transplanted to the very British environs of the southern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. At Kirrawee Public School, I wore a light brown plaid school uniform. I attended the compulsory Church of England scripture class and took…
1 large onion, diced6 golden potatoes, washed and cubed2 medium white sweet potatoes, washed and cubed (optional)1 chicken, cut into 8-10 pieces1 head of garlic, top chopped off2 tablespoons herbes de Provence1 bottle beer1 large pinch saffron1 cup warm waterOlive oilSalt and pepper, top taste Preheat oven to 425°F.Place saffron in the warm water and…
This versatile cake recipe works with so many ingredients, like fresh blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in the winter and stone fruit in the summer. One of my most memorable Shabbat luncheons was spent at the picturesque Ruth Rimonim Hotel in the heart of the Old City of T’zfat (Safed) in August 2015. The hotel, which…
4 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup avocado oil1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 2 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 cup roasted, sliced almonds, divided1/3 cup roasted, unsalted pistachios1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 finely chopped dried apricotsConfectioners sugar to sprinkle on top Preheat oven to 350°F.Line a springform cake pan…
Meat2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 lb ground beef1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon white pepper1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1 bay leaf1 cup water1 lemon, juiced½ cup chopped Italian parsley4 large eggs, boiled, peeled and sliced (optional) Mashed Potatoes2 tablespoons kosher salt for water to boil potatoes10-12 large golden or russet potatoes, peeled1…
Here’s a delightful citrusy lemon cake with that perfect crumb and luscious, creamy meringue My aunt Clara, my father’s older sister, was tall, thin and beautiful, with blue eyes and platinum blonde hair. She and her husband lived in Rabat. They never had their own children, but she was utterly devoted to his sisters, nieces…
3 ¾ sticks unsalted butter or vegan butter, room temperature2 cups sugar1 tsp vanilla extractZest of 3 lemons (I used 2 lemons and 1 lime)8 large eggs, room temperature2 2/3 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder Grease 2 9×5 loaf pans with butter or spray.Preheat the oven to 350°F.In a large bowl, use a…
Aruk are incredibly versatile — they taste amazing hot and crispy, straight out of the frypan, and they are also delicious at room temperature. On long hot summer Friday afternoons, my grandmother Savta Rosa would preside over a legendary table in the garden of her Ramat Gan home. As the widowed mother of six sons…
3 russet potatoes 1 large yellow onion, finely diced1 lb ground chicken breast 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup flour or potato starch 1 cup green scallions, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper Vegetable oil, for fryingCarrots, for frying In a pot,…
There’s an old Ladino saying — “Los huseos vinieron a su lugar, which translates to “my bones fell back into place.” That’s how this soup made me feel. This week has been filled with so many emotions — fear and sadness, anxiety and angst. As so many Angelenos have said, I could never have imagined…
2-3 pound whole chicken, washed and patted dry12 cups filtered water1 large yellow onion, finely chopped3 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped10 saffron threads1 cup white rice, rinsed and drained2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons chicken consommé powder3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup chopped Italian parsleyExtra virgin olive oilFlaky salt…
4 cups bread flour1 egg2 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup avocado oil1/2 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon fennel seed1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 packet baking powder (a little less then a tablespoon)1/2 cup water1/2 cup white wine(You can replace white wine with sparking water)🪬In a stand mixer, add all the ingredients into the bowl and mix until the dough comes…
The winter flavors and the indulgent ingredients of the salad are enhanced with a sweet, salty, spicy sesame oil and ginger dressing. Neil was in his teens when he met his mentor, Dr. José Nessim. Dr Nessim was a renowned obstetrician/gynecologist, who delivered generations of babies and treated women from many backgrounds, including the wives of…
