This rice makes the perfect side dish for a Shabbat meal of fish, chicken or meat. But could also be perfect midweek with beans and a fresh Israeli salad. While Neil and I can trace our roots back to Spain, the different journeys that our ancestors took after the Expulsion in 1492 meant that we…
1 large salmon fillet, center cut2 Tbsp kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper, to taste3 Tbsp Dijon mustard4 green onions, finely chopped2 small bunches basil, roughly chopped1 small bunch Italian parsley, roughly chopped2 bunches dill1 large lemon, sliced into thin rings1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Place salmon skin side down on a dish lined with…
The best thing about this recipe is the fresh herbs that are layered on top of the fish In the past, you may have read articles in which Sharon and I describe our friend group as The G-d Squad. While some of us have known each other since high school, our sisterhood solidified through our…
1 large fennel, cut into wedges2 medium turnips, lightly peeled, chopped into wedges2 medium heirloom carrots, cut into 1/2″ thick pieces1 large red onion, cut into wedges12 garlic cloves, peeled4 bay leaf2 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp pepper1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil2 sprigs rosemary, for garnish Preheat oven to 400°F.In a medium ovenproof dish,…
10–12 cloves of garlic, peeled½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper1–1 ½ cups olive oil (tomatoes should be covered at least half way)1 handful of fresh herbs, like basil, oregano, thyme or dill Preheat the oven to 425°F.Place the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil to a small ovenproof baking dish.Gently stir until the tomatoes and garlic are evenly coated.Sprinkle the…
Confit, which derives from the French verb confire (to preserve), is a cooking method that originated in the Gascon region in the south of France. Friday night dinner is the quintessential Jewish experience. The ultimate reward for a long week of work and school. It’s the showcase for Jewish food, be it matzah ball soup…
Meat filling:(the Miga)1 tablespoon olive oilOne large onion finely grated1.5 pounds ground beefI teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 cup finely chopped parsleyDrizzle of vinegar2 large egg yolks For frying :Canola or grape seed oilMatza meal4 egg whitesPinch of salt Peel the potatoes place in a pot with water NOT covering the potatoes….
6 egg whites1 1/2 cups sugar1/4 tsp salt4 tsp corn starch or potato starch2 tsp white or apple cider vinegar Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.In clean bowl of a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment to beat egg whites, starting on low speed. As the eggs become foamy, gradually…
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 cups lukewarm water¼ tsp yeast (optional)1 tablespoon sugar¼ tsp salt2 Tbsp oil, plus 1/2 cup oil (avocado or vegetable)Butter, honey or Nutella, for serving Sift flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add the yeast and sugar and slowly add water.Mix the dough…
Mimouna is the joyous North African party that marks the end of Passover and the beginning of the agricultural season. As the Sephardic Spice Girls, Sharon and I live our life on a calendar that is at least two weeks ahead of real time. We are always planning classes for the next holiday and cooking…
2 cups matzah farfel (or crushed matzah)2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional)1/2 cup crumbled fetaPepper to tasteVegetable oil, for frying Soak matzah farfel in 1 cup warm water. After two minutes, squeeze out the water.In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and salt.Add the two cheeses and the farfel…
The burmuelos are served with lots of sour cream, honey and fruit jam, fresh berries and melon. Every year, before Passover, Rachel and I sit and discuss what recipes we will be making for the Jewish Journal. Every year, I drive Rachel crazy and I tell her that we have to make our recipes non-gebrokts,…
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped2 cups pitted dates1 cup raisins, golden or dark1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 cup sweet wine Finely ground almond flour and/or dried rose petals to roll charoset balls in (optional) In food processor combine chopped walnuts, dates, raisins and spices until mixture begins to stick together and is finely chopped….
1 large onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 pounds ground beef1 cup farfel (or crushed matzah)1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon white pepper1 cup chopped Italian parsley10 eggs (set aside 2) Preheat oven to 400°F.Place the matzah farfel in a small bowl, then pour warm water over it.Warm olive oil in a pan over medium…
There is no time in the Jewish calendar that proves the unity of the Jewish people more than Passover. There is no time in the Jewish calendar that proves the unity of the Jewish people more than Passover. Every household undergoes a spring cleaning. Everyone has the opportunity to attend a seder, be they in…
3 tablespoons olive oil2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and sliced1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and diced4 stalks celery, chopped2 medium turnips, peeled and diced2-3 large potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock2Tablespoons chicken consommé (optional)Salt and white pepper, to…
Silan Barbecue Chuck Roast 1 3-4 lb chuck roast3 Tbsp avocado or olive oil10 medium Yukon gold potatoes, washed and chopped in quarters2 tsp kosher salt1 tsp ground black pepper2 red or yellow onions, sliced10 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped2 cups chicken broth or water3/4 cup Silan barbecue sauce • Preheat oven to 300°F.• Place brisket…
this week, we share Sharon’s special recipe for chuck roast with a homemade Silan barbecue sauce. As a Jew of Babylonian descent, for me Pesach is synonymous with Silan, a deliciously dark brown glistening date honey. This caramelized syrup is combined with crushed walnuts to use as charoset. (Charoset represents the mortar the Jews used…
3 lbs of branzino, filleted and cut into pieces1/4 tsp salt, for salting fish1/4 cup olive oil6 garlic cloves, finely sliced1 Tbsp cumin2 Tbsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt1 tsp white pepper1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced1 red pepper, sliced in thin strips1 yellow pepper, sliced in thin strips3 medium carrots, cut into thick diagonal chunks3…
Maman’s Moroccan Fish recipe steams the fish in a rich, hearty, spicy, tomatoey stew. My memories of Casablanca come in snapshots. Bright blue skies, tall palm trees, the boulevard outside the balcony of our apartment. My cousins and my brothers blaring pop music. My Maman and her sister, my aunt Clara, with their perfect bouffant…
ORISA — Served alongside Dafina or by itself. One can also add meat to this recipe.1/2 cup of olive oil2 large onions,chopped2 large sweet potatoes, cut in large pieces 1 large head garlic, whole and unpeeled2Tbsp paprika1 tsp pepper1 tsp cumin2 chicken bouillon cubesCayenne pepper or harissa, to taste(optional)4 cups of water2 cups wheat berries…
