2 packages frozen baby okra1/4 cup olive oil1 garlic clove, finely diced1 15oz can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 lemon, juiced Salt 1/2 cup water Warm olive oil over medium heat, then add the garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt and water. Stir the ingredients and bring to a boil.Reduce heat and cover pot. Allow sauce…
3 to 4 pounds chicken, cut into 10 pieces1 large red onion¼ cup olive oil2 cups orange juice½ cup tamarind paste1/3 cup silan (date syrup)1 teaspoon paprikaSalt to taste½ teaspoon white pepper½ cup dried apricots½ cup dried plums1/2 cup water1/3 cup toasted peeled slivered or wholealmonds, for garnish Preheat oven to 350°F.In a medium bowl,…
It’s a Friday afternoon. I have a ruptured disc in my spine and I’ve been standing on my feet for two days straight. The G-d Squad is catering the kiddush lunch for the bar mitzvah of our dear friend’s son. (Rachel and I belong to a G-d Squad — a lifelong group of friends that…
Crisp topping· 1/3 cup coconut oil or avocado oil· 2 cups crushed lotus cookies or graham crackers· 1/4 cup all purpose flour· 1/4 cup light brown sugar· 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder· 1/4 teaspoon salt· 1 cup chopped pecans Pumpkin filling· 1 29 oz can pumpkin puree· 4 eggs, lightly beaten· 1/4 cup…
Makes two dozen cookies3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt14 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks +2 tablespoon)unsalted butter at room temperature1/4 cup sugar1 cup full fat sour cream1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such asNutella, for spreadingPowdered sugar for sprinkling Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl Using a…
Imagine our surprise when Shannon Sarna from The Nosher noticed our little Instagram account back in May 2020: We were so impressed that someone with such a noteworthy public profile liked our food! She generously featured some of our recipes on her Instagram account @Jewishfood (part of the 70 Faces Media Group). And we started…
The recipe for pita is super simple. The recipe is basically four ingredients and making the dough was very simple. The story of my seven-year-old mother at the airport in Baghdad has entered family legend. Before their departure, my grandmother Nana Aziza and my great aunts told her that she wouldn’t be allowed to take…
1 tablespoon yeast1 ¼ cups warm water1 teaspoon salt3-3 ½ cups flourPreheat oven to 425°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve yeast in water and let stand for about 5 minutes. Add salt and 1½ cups flour, then use the dough hook and beat to form a batter. Add the additional flour until…
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, diced2 lbs ox tail meat with bone (or cheek meat or stew meat)baby gold potatoes, unpeeled and quartered2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped1 large turnip, finely diced4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 15oz can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans3 bay leaf3 cubes beef consommé 1…
BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI 4 garlic cloves, shaved or thinly sliced½ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 moretablespoonsPinch of red chili flakes or Calabrian Chile1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest1 finger of bottarga1/2 bunch of parsley, finely chopped In a small sauce pan, warm olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2…
The Sephardic Film Festival is always one of the most glamorous, fun and memorable events on our calendar. The vibe starts when you drive through the tall gates onto the fabled Paramount Pictures lot. Strings of twinkling lights adorn the trees, there is a long red carpet and the flash of cameras outside the theater….
1 lb ground beef1 white onion, finely chopped1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 cup potato starch4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon garlic powderFreshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to broil setting. Combine meat, onions, parsley, potato starch, 2 tablespoons olive oil and…
The first home I remember living in was located at 32 Bligh Street in Kirrawee, in the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney in New South Wales. A year after emigrating from Israel to Australia, my father (a bricklayer by trade and an adventurous risk-taking entrepreneur in spirit) built us a stunning three-story house. A huge…
Roasted Eggplant & Zucchini with Mint Chermoula. A perfectly delectable, make ahead side dish that’s just perfect at room temperature. So easy, so delicious!
to your favorite ones again and again. For inspiration. For information. For entertainment. For support during challenging predicaments. Over the years, my favorite cookbooks have been given to me by my aunt Israela, my cousin Sarah Sassoon and Rachel Emquies Sheff. All three are major cookbook enthusiasts, so it makes sense. My collection is lovingly…
2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions, finely chopped1 1/2 pounds red lentils, picked andrinsed12 cups of boiling water6 tablespoons tomato paste2 bay leaves1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon ground cuminSalt and pepper to taste2 chicken or vegetable bouillon cubesPlace the olive oil in a 6 quart Dutch oven over medium heat.Add the onions and sauté until the onions…
Sauce1/4 cup olive oil2 onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped1 14 ounce can of tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water1 large lemon, juiced • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender. • Add the tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Lower…
Sauce1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped2 tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons sweet paprika6 garlic cloves, crushed2 lemons, juiced2 tablespoons sugar2 cups water In a pot, warm oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add tomatoes and continue to sauté for two minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic,…
We’ve spent hours praying in the synagogue, we’ve eaten all the symbolic foods of Rosh Hashanah, we’ve fasted and now it’s time for some serious al fresco feasting. Sukkot is a time of joy in the Jewish calendar, an autumn festival of Thanksgiving. The Bible refers to this holiday as Chag Ha’asif (Feast of Gathering), when the…
Sauce–1/4 cup olive oil2 onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped1 14 ounce can of tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water1 large lemon, juiced Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender.Add the tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Lower heat and allow…
Ponche De Huevo 3 large egg yolks½ cup sugar Separate the yolks into a small bowl Add sugar and beat briskly with a whisk or electric mixer until the sugar dissolved and is a light pale yellow color Dollop a generous spoonful into your favorite coffee.
