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…
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…
3 bunches of swiss chard, destemmed, rinsed and chopped into 1/4 inch strips4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into the thick pieces1 teaspoon salt4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon cumin2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons apple cider vinegarSalt and pepper½ lemon Fill a large pot halfway with water, add a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil….
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sephardic Spice Girls tips for a perfect flavorful tender steak: Bring the steak to room temperature before grilling. Rib-eye is our favorite cut and a cut of 1 1/2 to 2 inches thickness is ideal. An hour or two before you grill, generously sprinkle both sides of the steak with kosher salt, allowing the salt…
8 boneless chicken thighs(or breasts)2 tablespoons of Za’atar 2 tablespoons olive oilPlace chicken ,Za’atar and olive oil in a freezer bag and combine. Set aside and make the sauce. SauceOne small onion thinly sliced One fennel bulb thinly sliced1 can sliced green olives, drained and rinsed. 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup olive oil1 cup white wineJuice of one…
Tomatoes: A Summer Romance We can’t imagine anything more perfect than tomatoes to eat on these hot summer days, so we thought we’d share our all time best tomato salad recipes. Fresh, juicy, grassy, aromatic tomatoes are abundant and at their peak right now. So many different varieties—Roma, plum, heirloom. So many different colors—red, yellow,…
Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small can roasted green chili peppers, diced 1 clove garlic, grated 1/2 small preserved lemon, skin and pulp chopped 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice Salt and pepper In a serving bowl, place tomatoes, green…
Tahini Brownies 1/2 cup almond flour1/4 cup cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom (optional)2 eggs1 cup House of Halvah tahini1/2 cup sugar or maple syrup1 tsp vanilla1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F,Mix all the dry ingredients together, then set aside.Whisk eggs, tahini, maple syrup and vanilla and…
One of my favorite recipes is this Spectacular Summer Semolina Cake, a great way to incorporate the flavor of peaches (and to use up all the ripe peaches in my home). Spectacular Semolina Summer Cake with Pure Peach Syrup Recipe 2 cups semolina¾ cup all purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind6…
One of my favorite recipes is this Spectacular Summer Semolina Cake, a great way to incorporate the flavor of peaches (and to use up all the ripe peaches in my home). A favorite summer ritual, as a young married couple, was to pick up a peach pie from Marie Callender’s, a famous Los Angeles pie…
Rachel and I have been inspired to become mixologists and make Gazoz for our social gatherings, only we add a bit of liquor to add to the fun! When we went back to visit Israel in September 1973, everything was different from what I knew of life in Sydney, Australia. The change from the soft…
Rachel and I have been inspired to become mixologists and make Gazoz for our social gatherings, only we add a bit of liquor to add to the fun! When we went back to visit Israel in September 1973, everything was different from what I knew of life in Sydney, Australia. The change from the soft…
