Nothing says summer better than biting into a ripe peach. Peaches are sunshine, sweetness and home. Last Wednesday, Alan, our youngest daughter Shevy and I arrived at LAX, only to discover that the Amsterdam to Tel Aviv leg of our flight had been canceled. Somehow, the amazing supervisor on duty arranged for us to fly…
Meat Filling 2 table spoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 pounds beef (cheek, brisket or chuck) 1 tea spoon salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 tea spoon cumin 1 tea spoon coriander 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 bay leaf 1 cup water 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons…
There is nothing better in the world than a fabulous, old fashioned meat and potatoes dish like shepherds pie. One night, on our recent trip to Jerusalem, Neil and I wandered over to Mahane Yehuda. The bustling, vibrant food stalls of the Shuk were closed, but the nightlife was already buzzing. The bars were open,…
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp finely ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp turmeric6 garlic cloves, minced 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 lb tiny cherry tomatoes 1 lemon juiced1 lb fresh green beans In a large fry pan, warm…
2 Tbsp avocado oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 6 large garlic cloves, minced 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 1 cube chicken consommé 4 tbsp sugar 2 lemons, juiced 1 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 2 cups water Salt and pepper 1 package frozen okra In a large pot, warm oil over medium heat, then add…
3 pounds boneless chicken thighs Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp cumin 1 tsp sumac 1 tsp Aleppo pepper 1 tsp kosher salt 3 large garlic cloves, grated 1 large juicy lemon, juiced In a small bowl, combine the oil and all the spices and whisk until smooth. Add the…
We offer this week one incredible recipe to honor two incredible fathers. When my brother Rafi and I were little, we loved hearing stories of my father’s life growing up in Baghdad. He would tell us about his father’s wholesale food business and his silly Arab workers who would try to cheat him and how…
Bourbon Sauce 4 ounces unsalted butter1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons bourbon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt In medium pot, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.Add brown sugar, stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes.Stir in cream, bourbon, vanilla and salt, then continue stirring.After mixture has bubbled and tripled in size, remove…
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…
