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…
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…
