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 Mashed Potatoes2 tablespoons kosher salt for water to boil potatoes10-12 large golden or russet potatoes, peeled1 tablespoon…
Our absolute favorite dish that my mother would make for Friday nights was her one and only meat and potato Pastelle What began three years ago as a dare from Jewish Journal editor David Suissa to Rachel has turned into this incredible Sephardic Spice Girls project. In a labor of love, we have recorded family…
16 ounces semi sweet chocolate3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil6 large eggs, separated1 cup sugar, divided2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt1/4 cup cocoa powder Preheat oven to 325°F.In a microwave proof bowl, melt chocolate with oil or vegan butter in the microwave for 1 minute.Remove from microwave and stir.Set in microwave for 1…
1 teaspoon active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar½ cup lukewarm water2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt¼ cup olive oil, plus more for greasing¼ cup soda water In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a dough hook, combine the water and sugar. Sprinkle in the yeast, stir gently and let stand for 5 to 10…
Praying that my amazing father David ben Rosa can have his two favorite foods: bread and ground beef at home, very soon. On Shabbat, my nephew Mendel celebrated his bar mitzvah with a beautiful reading of Parshat Bo from the Torah. The service was held at Kahal Joseph, the Iraqi synagogue led by my baby…
1 ½ cups toasted walnuts or sliveredalmonds or hazelnuts1 cup pitted dates½ cup dried figs1 1/2 cups dried fruit (any combination ofapricots, raisins, cherries or blueberries)2 cups gluten-free flour (King Arthur isbest) or all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderPinch of salt2 teaspoons cinnamon¾ cup water¼ cup orange juice2 large eggs1 cup maple syrup1/3 cup avocado oil…
How lucky are we to have a holiday that is observed by planting trees, eating fruit, and meditating on the spiritual significance of man’s relationship to nature and G-d? Have you ever driven up the winding road that leads to the city of Tzfat? The deserted landscape of broken rocks and tall green pine and…
. 2 oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 golden delicious apples, peeled, coredand cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 pears, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch cubes15 ounces green grapes, cut in half12 ounces strawberries6 ounces blueberries6 ounces blackberries1 15 ounce can peaches, cut into pieces,with juice reserved1 15 ounce can cubed pineapple,…
1 large onion, finely chopped4 celery stalks, finely chopped6 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon kosher salt2 medium carrots, sliced1 parsnip, sliced3 bay leaves2 teaspoons fresh oregano1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper4 cups vegetable broth1 15 oz can organic diced tomatoes2 15 oz cans white cannellini beans10 oz organic broccolini, cut in half2 cups organic kale, stems…
Soups are one of my favorite things to make and bean soups are a staple in my house. I love to throw a lot of vegetables in the pot. Adding beans makes the soup a hearty, complete meal Tall cypresses and lavender bushes framed the weathered stone walls and the massive wooden front door of…
1lb sweet butter, clarifiedEqual volume of vegetable oil(Measure the butter in a cup after you clarify it and then match the amount)5 to 6 cups flour1 ½ cup sugar (baker’s is best)1 ½ cup powdered sugarA couple of drops of rose water (optional) Melt the butter in a pot over the stove or in the…
The entwining of cultures is truly beautiful to behold. It teaches us that through food we spread our heritage, our experience and most importantly our love for one another and beyond. When I met Neil, I also met his friend Lela, who along with her siblings were part of the Sephardic Educational Center (SEC) in…
1 pound ground beef1 small yellow onion, grated and drained of liquid2 garlic cloves, grated4 tablespoons potato starch1 egg1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon coriander2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Place all the ingredients in a large bowl, then mix to combine well.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Form mixture into small meatballs, then set aside. Stew1 pinch…
This Albondigas recipe is truly easy to throw together. Adding potato starch to the ground beef makes them really moist, light and flavorful. Oh, how I loved Ramadan when I was a little girl! In Casablanca I attended a Catholic girls school. I had a beautiful blonde teacher and the nuns who ran the school…
10 eggs6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, divided into 3 portions2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced10 oz mushrooms, finely sliced2 large garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped Roma or cherry tomatoes, chopped and drained of liquid3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley3/4 cup chopped cilantro1/4 cup chopped basil1 teaspoon freshly grated turmeric or…
The flight to Sydney, Australia departs LAX at 10pm. You cross the Pacific Ocean and the international dateline. So while the flight is only 15 hours, you lose a whole day. You land in bright, sunny Sydney at 6am two days later. To get to my grandparents house in Rose Bay, you pass through the…
1 pound ground beef1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs1 egg1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon corianderSalt and pepper Combine all the ingredients and form into meatballs Stew1 pinch of saffron1 cup water1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil5 small potatoes, peeled and dicedSalt & pepper1 cup cilantro, for garnish Soak saffron in waterCaramelize onions in olive oil….
For the dough-1 teaspoon yeast1 teaspoon sugarPinch of salt2 cups warm water3 cups all purpose flourCanola or vegetable oil Mix ½ cup of water with 1 teaspoon of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let sit till it is foamy. Then mix with 3 cups of flour, 1 egg, 1 ½ cups of warm…
In Morocco, I grew up with North African cake-like donuts called rosquitas and sfinj. However, at various times in history, Morocco was a Spanish colony and then a French colony, so our family traditions also included bimuelos and beignets de Hanukkah. When I married Neil, his mother Becky introduced me to burmuelos, the Ladino name for Sephardic donuts….
Yield 26 donuts5 cups of all purpose flour2 tablespoons of yeast1 large egg1/2 cup of sugar1 stick of margarine or butterpinch of salt1 tablespoon of vanilla extract2 cups of warm water You’ll need:Canola or avocado oil for fryingRed raspberry preserves for fillingPowdered sugar for siftingPiping bag and spout In the bowl of a stand mixer, place…
3 eggs½ cup sugar½ cup oil½ cup orange juicePinch of saltRind of one orange1/2 Tblsp baking powder Mix all ingredients and then start adding flour until you form a nice dough, not too firm not too sticky. About 4-5 cups flour Let rise 2-3 hours. Cut dough into six equal parts and form a long…
