Stuffed Artichokes

Stuffed Artichokes

2 14ounce bags of artichoke hearts Meatball stuffing 2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped2 large eggs1/2 cup potato starch1/2 teaspoon coriander1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon allspiceSalt and pepper Tomato Broth 1/3 cup avocado oil1 large onion, diced3 stalks celery, finely chopped8 cloves garlic 1 lemon, washed and quartered1 cup water1 14.5 ounce…

Delicious Poppyseed Pound Cake

Delicious Poppyseed Pound Cake

2 cups of all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting1/2 teaspoon of baking soda1/4 teaspoon of salt3/4 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing1 cup of sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup of sour cream, at room temperature2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp lemon rind 1/2 cup…

Lemon Artichoke Chicken

Lemon Artichoke Chicken

1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces1 14oz can of artichokes2 lemons, cut into slices10 garlic cloves1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup white wine (optional) or Water 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and fresh ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°FArrange chicken pieces in an oven proof dishPlace artichokes, lemon slices and garlic cloves around…

Vegan Mushroom Vegetable Soup

Vegan Mushroom Vegetable Soup

8 cloves garlic, chopped1 inch ginger, finely sliced1 large tomato, chopped1 head Savoy cabbage1 carrot, chopped into 1/4” coins 2 lbs assorted mushrooms, whole2 tablespoons chicken consommé 1 bunch Italian parsley16 ounces medium firm tofuSalt & pepper In a large pot, add all the ingredients to 8 cups of water. Let simmer over medium heat for 1 hour. Serve…

Sharon’s Moroccan Soup

Sharon’s Moroccan Soup

12 cups water1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces2 teaspoons kosher salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 teaspoons turmeric1 whole head of celery including leafy tops, washed and cut into1/4 inch pieces2 large onions, diced6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch roundsEight cloves garlic, peeled and chopped in half1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced into…

Matbucha

Matbucha

16 tomatoes about 4lbs 2 red bell peppers 2 Anaheim peppers2 jalapeños 1tbs sugar1/2 cup oil 20 cloves garlic 2 tbs paprika with oil Salt  Put tomatoes in a bowl pour boiling water until covered, and let sit for about 20 min. Remove tomatoes and put in an ice bath, remove the skin and dice.  Roast the bell peppers and Anaheim…

Date Cake with Toffee Sauce

Date Cake with Toffee Sauce

1 ½ cups pitted dates1 cup brewed coffee1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda1 cup packed dark brown sugar4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon cinnamon12 tablespoons salted butter, or butter substitute (such as salted Miyokos vegan butter) Toffee Sauce: 1 cup packed dark brown sugar2/3 cup light corn…

Waldorf Salad – Sharon

Waldorf Salad – Sharon

3 large honeycrisp apples, large dice1 large Granny Smith apple, large dice2 stalks celery, thinly sliced3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped5 medjool dates, chopped1 10 ounce bag baby spinachPomegranates for garnish, if desired Place apple and celery in a bowl and toss with vinaigrette.Just before serving, arrange spinach on a serving dish, place apple and celery…

Tamarind Chicken

Tamarind Chicken

1 chicken, cut in 8 pieces1 medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped into wedges6 small turnips, washed and chopped into wedges1 purple onion2 celery stalks, chopped into large pieces1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup tamarind paste1/4 cup honey1 orange, juiced, with peel reserved and cut into strips 2 teaspoons turmeric2…

A Rosh Hashanah Seder Cooking Demo

A Rosh Hashanah Seder Cooking Demo

A Rosh Hashanah Seder Cooking Demo The Simanim Delicacies Cooking Demonstration at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills had 70 women attendees learning and savoring some classic, and some updated, Sephardic recipes. The Simanim Delicacies Cooking Demonstration at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills had 70 women attendees learning and savoring some classic, and some…

Happy New Dishes

Happy New Dishes

Happy New Dishes Every year my mother reminds us of the rules that she learned at the table with her grandfather Yosef Chai—that we wear white, that we greet each other cheerfully and that we be especially careful not to break anything. Photos by Alexandra Gomperts Every Rosh Hashanah, my mother, my daughters and I…

Poisson en Croute

Poisson en Croute

1 pound white fish, skinless, boneless and finely minced1 onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper¼ cup green olives, finely chopped¼ cup chopped cilantro, finely chopped 2 tablespoons bread crumbs1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon paprikaSalt and pepper1 10oz bag baby spinach1 large carrot, sliced on the diagonalOlive oil for sautéing 1 egg white and 1 egg yolkOne…

Sylvia & Marinas Apple Cake

Sylvia & Marinas Apple Cake

4 cups golden delicious apples cubed(approx.4 medium apples)2 cups sugar2/3 cup oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoon vanilla2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups flour2 cups chopped walnutsPreheat oven at 350FPeel and cut apples into medium cubes, toss with sugar in a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes.Using a whisk beat eggs, oil and vanilla until…

Eggplant, Zucchini and Sun-dried Tomato Tarte

Eggplant, Zucchini and Sun-dried Tomato Tarte

12 sun-dried tomatoes 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 medium eggplants, sliced in 1/2” inch roundsmedium zucchini or white squash, cut on a diagonalExtra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Garlic powderKosher saltFresh ground black pepper Soak sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes, then toss in olive oil & sprinkle with oregano. Sauté onion until caramelized. Salt the…

Chreime

Chreime

6 cloves garlic, crushed1 red pepper, sliced 2 jalapeños, whole2 tomatoes, sliced1 14 ounce can tomato sauce2 tablespoons harissa1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cuminSalt & fresh ground black pepper  Sauté red pepper, jalapeños, garlic and spices. Add tomatoes, sauté another 2 minutes Add tomato sauce, harissa and salt and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add fish and…

Chocolate Flourless Cake

Chocolate Flourless Cake

16 ounces semi sweet chocolate 3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1/4 cup cocoa powder Preheat oven to 325°F. In a microwave proof bowl, melt chocolate with oil or vegan butter in the microwave for 1 minute.Remove…