While everyone knows that the turkey is the star of the show, every Thanksgiving feast relies on the best supporting actors—delicious side dishes.By The boundless Pacific Ocean filled the horizon beyond the big glass doors. The sun was setting and the sky was perfectly gray and purple and streaked with red. The fireplace crackled with…
Sharon and Rachel, aka the Sephardic Spice Girls (@sephardicspicegirls), are a cooking duo who run an Instagram account by the same name. Jewish cooking in my family has always been an act of revival and reconnection.My family, though very dedicated to Judaism, has very few Jewish recipes that have been preserved throughout the generations. Growing…
2 pounds cod, seabass, sole or halibut,fillets, cut into pieces1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder2 large eggs1 cup flourSunflower oil for frying 2 small carrot sticks Wash the fish fillets, arrange on a plate and pat dry with paper towel.Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.In a small bowl,…
Fried fish is very common in the Moroccan kitchen. The Bondi Fish House on Campbell Parade in Bondi Beach has been selling the best fish and chips for longer than I can remember. In February 2020, when I was lucky enough to find myself in Sydney, Australia for my cousin Ari’s wedding, that was my…
1 pound white beans, soaked overnight1 large onion, diced3 cloves garlic, chopped1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons sweet red paprika1 teaspoon cumin2 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons Pareve chicken consomméWhite pepper and salt, to taste2 bay leaves8 cups waterSauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until onion becomes translucent. Add drained beans, garlic,…
(Makes between 12-18 ktitzot)Avocado or vegetable oil for greasing1 lb lean ground beef1 large onion, grated1 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro1/4 cup chopped green onion1/2 cup potato starch1 large egg3 teaspoons shawarma spice mix1/2 teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, herbs, potato starch, egg and…
The beauty of these delicious little patties is that the herbs and finely chopped onions make a small amount of meat go a long way. Friday afternoons are always the most rushed time of the week for me. It’s all about the last minute preparations for Shabbat. A pit stop at Pavillions for the strawberries…
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…
