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.
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…
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…
