1-2 lbs white fish fillet (sea bass or branzino )1 tablespoon kosher salt1 large leek, finely chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 golden or red potatoes thinly sliced2 Roma tomatoes cut into quarters1 red bell pepper sliced1/2 cup white wine1 lemon slicedHandful of cilantro, parsley and dill roughly chopped. Salt the fish and let sit…
4 tablespoons dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar3 ½ cups warm water10 cups flour1 cup oil2 teaspoons kosher salt2 eggs for egg washSesame seeds Preheat oven to 350°F In a glass bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water, then set aside and allow to proof for 10 minutes. Brush the reshas with egg wash and sprinkle with…
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped1 pound ground beef1 beef bouillon 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup chopped green olives1/2 cup chopped cilantro or Italian parsley 1 large potato, peeled and boiledPepper, to taste Two sheets puff pastry (or small individual squares)1 egg, beaten for egg washEverything But the Bagel seasoning or sesame seeds In a pan, warm…
Reshas are light, crunchy crackers that are twisted into a pretzel shape. Noted Ladino scholar and beloved friend of Neil and the entire Rhodesli community Moshe Lazar explains that the name resha derives from rejas, the Spanish word for ironwork, since the pretzel shapes of the crackers look like the fancy ironwork that adorned many…
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 small red onion, finely chopped2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped2 5oz cans of tuna in oil1 6oz can tomato paste8 oz of water3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped1 tablespoon capers, chopped1 teaspoon saltFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteRed pepper chili flakes, to taste (1 teaspoon)1 pound spaghetti or angel hair…
1 cup ketchup1 cup apricot jam1 cup strawberry jam1 cup honey1 cup apple cider vinegar1 cup soy sauce1/4 cup sesame oil2 teaspoons sweet paprikaPlace all the ingredients in a large jar and shake well.1 3 lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces andpatted dry or chicken wings anddrumsticks1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon powdered ginger1 teaspoon garlic powderFresh…
There’s no marinating, nothing to sauté. I just sprinkle chicken pieces with paprika, ginger and garlic powder, drizzle some “magic chicken” sauce and bake in the oven. Recently, my middle daughter (and Sephardic Spice Girls photographer) Alexandra Gomperts said to me “I’m so glad that you never fed us chicken nuggets, schnitzel and pasta when…
2 lbs white fish fillets1 teaspoon kosher salt1 leek, finely chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Pinch of saffron in 1/2 cup warm water1 teaspoon turmeric1/2 cup white wine1/2 preserved lemon, chopped finely or juice of one lemon combined with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup caper berries or 1 tablespoon capersHandful of cilantro, roughly chopped. …
4 cups white beans, fresh cooked or canned 4 tablespoons olive oil2 leeks, cleaned and chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon saffron2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons turmeric 4 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped2 cubes parve chicken consommé 1 cup white wine 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth3-4 cups butternut squash, cubed 2 cups chopped…
4 cups water1 teaspoon baking soda1 29oz can of organic garbanzo beans,washed and drained1 garlic clove1/3 cup tahini1 lemon, juiced1 teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Over a medium flame, heat water, baking soda and garbanzo beans in a small pot.Boil for 30 minutes, until beans are very tender.Drain water and place chickpeas…
We are here to highly encourage you to try to make homemade hummus. It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s cheap, it’s eco-friendly and it’s super nutritious. When we asked our fathers if hummus was served in their homes in Morocco and Iraq, they both had the same answer. A resounding no. Papi, Rachel’s dad, told her…
Filling: 2 cups almonds3 cups pecans1 cup sugar1 cup toasted sesame seeds2 teaspoons cinnamon Dough: 1 box phyllo dough1 cup oil (vegetable, canola, safflower, avocado) Syrup: 1 cup honey1 cup sugar1 cup waterPreheat oven to 350 F.In food processor, chop almonds and pecans.In large bowl, combine nuts, sugar, sesame seeds and cinnamon.Unfold phyllo dough and…
5 eggs (yolks)7 eggs white2 1/4 cups of flour1 1/2 cup of sugar3/4 cup of orange juice or water 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest 1/2 cup oil3 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon of vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar Directions- Beat the eggs white with half sugar and cream of tartar. Until stiff In a separate bowl…
I am so excited that the next generation is taking an interest and learning to make these centuries-old recipes Becky Sheff has Bendichas Manos, blessed hands in Ladino. In the world of Judeo-Spanish speakers, this is the ultimate compliment to bestow on a cook. Becky, Rachel’s mother in law, is part of a Rhodesli sisterhood…
Filling 2 1/2 pounds spinach, finely chopped1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup finely grated Romano or parmesan cheese3 tablespoons flourCombine all the ingredients. Dough 1 cup warm water1 teaspoon yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon vegetable or avocado oil1 teaspoon saltAll purpose flour1 egg beaten for egg wash Preheat oven to 400°F.In a large bowl, combine the…
1/4 cup olive oil 2 leeks, washed and finely sliced1 large carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced1 parsnip, diced1 pound boneless veal shank, cut into cubes1 tablespoon chicken consommé powder(or one cube )1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup white wine1 cup warm water with 1 teaspoon saffron 1 large zucchini, diced1 cup cilantro or parsley, finely chopped In a large…
1 lb sushi grade ahi tuna1 package wonton wrappers Oil for fryingOr Tortilla Chips Marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey1 garlic clove, crushed1 inch fresh ginger, minced1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes Fresh ground black pepper Garnish 1 ripe avocado, diced3 stalks green scallions, finely slicedMicro greens Prepare marinade in a medium bowl.Slice tuna…
6-7 tablespoons of rice flour1qt whole milk (I use 2% sometimes)3-4 tablespoons of sugar2 tsp vanillaLemon rind of one lemonBring to a boil and simmer while stirring until thickened. Approx for 15 minIf still soupy add a teaspoon full of rice flour and keep stirring you may need to keep adding but really 7 tablespoons…
1 large onion, finely diced8 large Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered1 dozen eggs1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped1 tablespoon turmeric 2tablespoons consommé (optional)Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Squeeze of lemon, for serving Boil potatoes and coarsely mash, leaving a few chunks. Preheat oven to 400 F.Sauté onions…
1 punnet strawberries, washed and drained2 cups mixed berries, blueberries,blackberries or raspberries, washed anddrained1/4 cup orange liqueur, or 2 tablespoonsorange blossom water24 ounces dark chocolate chips1 package silver foil cupcake holders1 container whipped cream Place berries in a bowl with liqueur and marinate.Over low to medium heat, melt chocolate in a double boiler.Using a spoon,…
