Recently Rachel and I were invited to be on the podcast Kitchen Radio with Regine and Nathalie Basha, a talented aunt and niece duo. They are researching Middle Eastern and Mediterranean kitchens, so we had a fascinating conversation about family histories and culinary traditions. I told them the story of asking my then future husband…
4 large or 6 small Golden Delicious apples 5 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1/4 cup orange juice 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups flour Peel and slice apples into half-moons, combine in bowl with sugar and cinnamon. Set…
Recipe Sweet and Sour Sauce3 tablespoons tomato paste3 tablespoons silan (date honey)2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons sweet paprika2 teaspoons ground sumac2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl to create a smooth sauce. 1 3-4 lb brisket3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil10 medium Yukon…
Some of my most precious memories are of the days in preschool when my toddlers learnt the beautiful minhagimassociated with Rosh Hashana. They would come home with projects festooned with apples and pomegranates, bees and shofars. They would come home singing “Dip the apples in the honey, make a bracha loud and clear. L’shana tova u’metuka.Have a…
Recipe 5 pounds white fish (salmon or combine 1/2 salmon 1/2 white fish)5 slices of lox(optional)One onion6 cloves garlic 3 eggs1 tsp mace (optional)1 tablespoon salt1 or 2 tsp White pepper1/4cup lemon juice4oz can of tomato sauce1/2 cup matzah meal1/2 cup minced parsleyGrind the fish and Lox in food processor. Grate onion and garlic combine with…
Recipe Miel Arabe (Arabic Honey Syrup)1/2 cup water1 cup sugar½ lemon, juiced1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)1 tablespoon orange blossom water (or rosewater) In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until sugar has melted. Add lemon juice, cinnamon and orange blossom water and stir well. Set aside…
Recipe 2-3 pounds chicken liver 1 tablespoon kosher salt3 medium onions, thinly sliced¼ cup extra virgin olive oil1 stick (8 tablespoons) Miyokos Vegan Butter, or margarine or schmaltz2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced4 large bay leaves1 cup chicken broth or water¼ cup cognac or white wineJuice of one lemon2 teaspoons white pepperSalt to taste Drain all…
Recipe 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…
Pour your love into everything you make because your family and guests will taste it with every bite. Food memories are the most special and awaken so much emotion in our hearts. When my family moved from Morocco to America, my mother managed to keep all the old traditions alive through the years. Rosh Hashanah…
Recipe Couscous represents happiness and abundance, prosperity and blessing. Everything we could ask for in the New Year!Recipe-Vegetable Couscous17 oz couscous (substitute quinoa for gluten free option)(Revoire & Carret, my favorite brand)Vegetables-¼ cup extra virgin olive oil6 cups vegetable broth or water1 tablespoon salt1 tsp white pepper2 tsp tumeric1 medium sweet onion4 medium zucchini, cut…
Recipe 3 cups leeks, chopped1 cup mashed potato3 eggs1 teaspoon saltWhite pepper, to taste1 tablespoon matzo meal or potato starchVegetable or peanut oil, for frying Wash and clean leeks thoroughly. Cook leeks in boiling salted water.Drain and squeeze out all water, repeating this step several times. Chop leeks.In large bowl, mix leeks with remaining ingredients.Make…
One of the hottest foodies on Instagram and Tik Tok is local talent Lindsey Baruch. Her bright and beautiful Instagram account @lindseyeats has 395,000 loyal followers. It’s filled with mouthwatering images and videos and chock full of outstanding recipes. Lindsey comes from an amazing family that continues to leave an imprint on the Los Angeles…
She leaves an incredible legacy of delicious food, tradition and Jewish ethics Last week, we lost Rachel’s beautiful mother, our original Moroccan Spice inspiration. She was gentle and kind, serene and regal. She leaves an incredible legacy of delicious food, tradition and Jewish ethics. —Sharon My mother Rica Bensabat was born in Larache, a port city…
Ingredients Avocado oil1 chicken, washed and patted dry3 cups basmati, jasmine or brown rice2 onions, finely diced6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 large tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste10 pods cardamom, crushed2 teaspoons chicken consommé powder2 teaspoons sweet paprika1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger powderSalt and pepper 4 cups water Method Warm avocado oil in a large ovenproof…
Rinse Golden beets well, peel away the rough parts of the skin and roast them in the oven at 425°F with a generous drizzle of olive oil For about 40 minutes or until fork tender. Let them cool, then dice them. Throw them in a salad bowl with purple onion, fresh mint and Italian parsley….
This Sabich board couldn’t be easier to throw together When my grandmother found herself in Israel in the early 1950s, she needed to work smart to feed her young children. In Iraq, she had been the indulged and adored daughter of a very wealthy family. She wore chic European fashions and stunning jewels. Daily life…
Tunisian tuna salad may just change your tuna salad palate forever. One of my favorite memories of my childhood in Casablanca, is spending the day at Ain Diab Beach, where the coastline is covered with golden sand and turquoise water. My cousin Alia recently reminisced: “It was such a beautiful, carefree time. Your father would…
1 12 ounce can white tuna, drained10 baby red potatoes, boiled and diced1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup preserved lemon, finely chopped2 tablespoons harissa1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped1/4 cup cornichons pickles,finely chopped2 Persian cucumbers, finely chopped8 ounces haricots vert, lightly steamed2 hard boiled eggs, for garnish1 cup cherry tomatoes, for garnish1/2 cup green,…
Recipe 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 purple onion, finely chopped1 yellow onion, finely chopped1 small head of celery, sliced12 Dutch baby potatoes, halved2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons mustard powder 2 tablespoons turmeric 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons kosher salt1 cup warm water Generous pinch of saffron1/4 cup avocado oil Steep saffron in a cup of warm water….
This is a beautiful, flavorful dessert that’s just perfect to serve at your next brunch or with your afternoon coffee. The magnificent city of Istanbul sits on the dazzling blue of the Bosporous Strait. A city that bridges Europe and Asia, Christianity and Islam, it was once the capital of the Roman Empire, then of…
