In a large skillet, warm extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces skin side down and sauté for about five minutes until golden, then flip the chicken and season with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the cooked chicken to a dish, then set asideWarm another…
1 cup fine semolina flour1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon of salt½ cup orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla essence2 sticks softened butter or vegan butter1 ¼ cup sugar3 large eggs, at room temperature For the syrup3/4 cup orange juiceZest of 2 oranges, finely grated3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange blossom water For decoration1 cup Greek…
It was a magical night by the Aegean Sea in Bodrum. The waves rippled softly, reflecting the light from our hotel. We were mesmerized by the shimmering blue and the sparkling white and silver of the water. The water was so magical that I almost expected to see a mermaid emerge. Of course, there was…
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided1 4lb chicken, cut into 10 pieces, washed and patted dry1 large yellow onion, finely sliced1 small fennel, finely sliced1 red bell pepper, chopped into strips2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 24.7oz bottle Toscanini crushed tomatoes 1 preserved lemon, chopped into small pieces or 1 lemon, juiced 1 cup pitted green castelvetrano olives…
3 teaspoons saffron3 cups boiling water¼ cup extra virgin olive oil6 garlic cloves, finely chopped1-2 Mexican dried chiles, such as Guajillo1 tablespoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper3 15 ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 14 ounce can chopped tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup roughly chopped cilantro In a medium bowl, using…
When Danielle Renov’s cookbook “Peas Love & Carrots” was published in May 2020, it was a very big deal in the kosher food universe. You might have heard of her. She’s that Instagram blogger with 100,000 really, really devoted followers. The book is a labor of love. It has literally hundreds of recipes, stunning photographs…
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…
