The warmer weather and longer days put us in the mood for outdoor dining. The shift in the weather is imperceptible. The day starts cool and grey but warms up a little more quickly and by noon the sun is shimmering and golden. The palm trees stand sentinel, patiently waving their green fronds, silhouetted against…
This week we commemorate the beautiful holiday of Shavuot, Z’man Matan Torateinu (Giving of the Torah). We learn Torah all night and indulge in deliciously dairy meals The Jewish people have been patiently counting the Omer for the past seven weeks. And now it’s time for their reward—cheesecake! This week we commemorate the beautiful holiday…
Tzatziki Ingredients 1/2 English cucumber1/2 tsp salt, or to taste16 oz Cold plain Greek yogurt , (2 cups, either full fat or fat-free will work)1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, Juice of 1/2 lemon; please squeeze a real lemon3 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated1/3 cup chopped dill3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/4 tsp…
Berry Cheesecake Crust2 cups Graham cracker crumbs1 stick butter, melted1/3 cup sugar Preheat oven to 325°F.Grease a 9 inch springform pan.Combine Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar, until it has the texture of sand.Press mixture into the bottom of the cake pan and about 1 inch up the sides.Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly…
For the crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing For the filling: 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon zest4 large eggs, at room temperature Fruit topping: 1/2 cup…
IngredientsDough4 cups flour1 tablespoon yeast1/2 cup sugar2/3 cup milk (or water)2 whole eggs1 stick of butter (or margarine)1 tspn vanilla extractFILLING-16 oz whipped cream cheese1/2 cup sugar1 egg yolk2 tablespoons vanilla sugar2 tablespoons corn starch2 tablespoons vanilla pudding mixDirectionsTo form the dough combine flour,yeast, sugar, milk, eggs, and vanillainto a soft, slightly sticky dough.Let rest…
Ingredients1 cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic,chopped1 1/2 lb spinach1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 cup feta cheese, crumbled1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 package of phyllo pastry sheets Olive oil to brush sheetsDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400FSauté chopped onion in olive oiluntil golden, then add garlic.Add spinach and cook…
KARNABIT FRITA (Turkish Fried Cauliflower ) 1 large head cauliflower For coating: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten For sauce:1/4 cup olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 stalks of celery, sliced1 cup tomato sauce1 cup water or vegetable stockJuice of 2 lemonsSalt, to tastePepper, to tasteRinse and trim cauliflower. Soak in boiling salted water for…
Recipe Stuffing 1lb dried chickpeas 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 onions, finely diced 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt and pepper Wash the chickpeas and soak overnight in lightly salted water. Place chickpeas and soaking water in a large saucepan. Cover with more water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat…
Imagine an Indian samosa but with meaty ground chickpeas and caramelized onion perfectly seasoned with cumin and curry powder surrounded by a fluffy, crispy dough. Many Shabbat afternoons of my childhood were spent at the Bondi apartment of my great uncle Nuri and his wife Auntie Tina. We were in Sydney, Australia but we may…
Recipe Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Sprinkle kosher salt on the eggplant, place in a colander and allow to drain for an hour. Place on a baking tray and roast at 400F until golden brown. Chop tomato 🍅 and parsley 🌿 and just before serving sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, juice of 1…
Marmalade recipe 2 pounds organic oranges (about 8 small oranges)5 cups granulated sugar1 cup water STEP 1:Remove all stickers and stems and wash the fruit.Fill a large bowl with water and add 3 tablespoons of white or apple cider vinegar. Add oranges and let soak for 15 minutes.Drain and dry oranges, then using a very…
Il Bronzino’s magnificent portrait of Marie de Medici hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. As a 12- year-old girl, I stood in front of this painting of a young woman. The famous Mannerist artist immortalized her with luminous ivory skin, large blue eyes, sensuous coral lips and a striking widows peak. Befitting her…
Based on: Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed 4 cups vegetable broth1 cup hot water with a big pinch of saffron4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,divided1 14oz can artichoke hearts, drainedand cut into quarters1 large leek, trimmed and thinly sliced8 asparagus stalks, cut into one inchpieces1 ½ cups arborio rice1 teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground black…
There is nothing more Sephardic than rice. When Tamar Rothenberg left her book “Cancer Diet For The Newly Diagnosed” in my front courtyard, my son Ariel brought it into the house with a raised eyebrow. “What is this?” he asked with a touch of worry in his voice. “Just a beautiful recipe book,” I reassured him. …
1 16oz package frozen large puff pastry squares or 2 sheets Pepperidge Farms frozen puff pastry2 large eggs2 cups crumbled fetaBlack and white sesame seeds for garnish Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a bowl, beat one egg and feta until smooth and well combined. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place puff…
Rachel and I have lots in common — culture, friends and philosophy. But there’s one thing we really differ on. Rachel will host a big Friday night dinner and then she will host thirty people for an epic Sunday brunch. Much as I love Sunday brunch, I’m too tired from all the Shabbat cooking and…
Is there anything like the sweet torture of the aroma of bread baking in the oven? Old South Head Road from Bondi Junction you will go down a steep hill lined with tall trees and grand apartment buildings. At the bottom of the hill, you will see the rolling greens of the Royal Sydney Golf…
Recipe (Makes 4-6 loaves)4 tablespoons active dry yeast5 cups warm water3 tablespoons sugar5 lbs high gluten bread flour, moreas needed3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons salt4 eggs1/3 cup honey1¼ cup vegetable oil1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) Instructions Combine dry yeast, warm water and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a glass bowl. Cover with a towel and…
Serves 4 3/4 cup sugar2 cups water1 cup fresh lemon juice4 cups ice1 cup fresh mint leaves5 oz arak In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Place over medium heat and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves. Set aside and let cool. In a blender, combine the sugar water, fresh lemon juice, mint leaves…
6 cups chicken broth2 big pinches of saffron½ cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper, to taste4 cups matzah, broken into silver dollar size pieces In a large pot, bring broth to a boil over medium heat, then lower heat. Add saffron, olive oil, salt and pepper, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove…
