D’jaj Mishmish Chicken with Dried Fruits

D’jaj Mishmish Chicken with Dried Fruits

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,…

Creamy Pumpkin Souffle

Creamy Pumpkin Souffle

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…

Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cookies

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…

Meet The Nosher—Cookbook Author Shannon Sarna

Meet The Nosher—Cookbook Author Shannon Sarna

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…

Pita Recipe

Pita Recipe

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…

Instant Pot Beef Soup 

Instant Pot Beef Soup 

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

BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI

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…

Shifte Meatballs

Shifte Meatballs

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…

A Cookbook Odyssey and a Recipe for Red Lentil Soup

A Cookbook Odyssey and a Recipe for Red Lentil Soup

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…

Rachel’s Creamy Red Lentil Soup

Rachel’s Creamy Red Lentil Soup

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…

Nana Sue’s Ma’hasha

Nana Sue’s Ma’hasha

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,…

Ponche De Huevo

Ponche De Huevo

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.

Biscochos

Biscochos

Biscochos Recipe 4 eggs1 cup sugar2/3 cup oil1 teaspoon vanilla6-7 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons vanilla essencePinch of salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda Topping1/4 cup fine sugar2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 350°F. In a stand mixer, combine all the ingredients until the dough comes together and forms a ball. Place dough on the…