FISH KEBABS 2 pounds fleshy white fish (such as snapper, halibut or whitefish) 1 small onion 1/2 cup Italian parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for lubricating hands) 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 16-20 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 2 hours to prevent burning) Pulse fish in food processor, set aside. In food…
Tia Naomi’s Rolled Baklava Filling: 2 cups almonds 3 cups pecans 1 cup sugar 1 cup toasted sesame seeds 2 teaspoons cinnamon Dough: 1 box phyllo dough 1 cup oil (vegetable, canola, safflower, avocado) Syrup: 1 cup honey 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Preheat oven to 350 F. In food processor, chop almonds and…
Rachel’s Quinoa Salad 1 cup quinoa, cooked 1/2 large English cucumber or 4 Persian cucumbers, diced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, cut in quarters 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh…
Sharon’s Southwestern Salad Vinaigrette: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper to taste Salad: 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 ears of corn, cooked with kernels removed 1 cup…
Sharon’s’s Kitchri 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup red lentils 4 tablespoons oil, separated 1 large onion, diced 2 tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons turmeric 3 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups water Garnish: 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon cumin 8 garlic cloves, cut into slivers Wash and drain…
Classic Sourdough Inspired by Tartine’s Country Bread For leaven: 1 heaping tablespoon sourdough starter 200 milliliters lukewarm water 100 grams bread flour 100 grams whole-wheat or white whole-wheat flour For bread: 200 milliliters leaven 700 milliliters warm water 900 grams bread flour, plus more for dusting 100 grams whole-wheat flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon fine sea…
onion Pissaladiere 1/4 cup olive oil 3 medium onions, thinly sliced in food processor 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 sheet puff pastry 1 can good quality anchovies (preferably Spanish) 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved Capers, for garnish 1 egg…
candied pastrami PIZZA 3 tablespoons avocado or almond oil 2 purple onions, diced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 pound sliced pastrami 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup Canola spray for greasing 1 package seeded lavosh flatbread Dressing: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch of salt…
Sabich Eggs: 1 dozen eggs in cardboard container Preheat oven to 350 F. Double wrap container of eggs in foil. Bake 1 hour, then reduce heat to 225 and bake at least 4 hours or overnight. Butternut squash: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and sliced in half moons 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon…
Two months after I started to date my future husband, I asked him, “Am I more Israeli, Australian or American?” His answer surprised me. “You’re more Iraqi.” My parents were born in Iraq but they met and married in Israel, where my older brother, Rafi, and I were born. My mother’s family moved to Australia…
PASTELITOS DE PATATA Potato shell: 6 large russet potatoes 1 egg 1/2 tablespoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Juice of 1 lemon All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour or matzo meal, for rolling patties 4 eggs, beaten Pinch of salt Oil for frying Meat filling: 1 small onion, finely…
Asian noodle salad Dressing: 1 cup avocado or safflower or expeller pressed canola oil 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/2 cup organic honey 1 tablespoon ginger powder 1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder Optional: 1 teaspoon sriracha, spicy chili sauce or red chili flakes Salad: 2 cups…
Moroccan Tortitas 6 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup oil 2 teaspoons anise extract or 2 tablespoons arak liquor (optional) 1-2 tablespoons anise/fennel seed, to taste 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 cups flour In large bowl on stand-up mixer, mix eggs, sugar and oil until well blended. Add the anise…
Moroccan Vegetable Couscous 6 cups vegetable broth or water 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, separated 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 2 teaspoon turmeric 1 medium sweet onion 2 leeks, cut into 4 pieces 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks 1 small green cabbage, cut into quarters leaving bottom intact…
SEVILLE ORANGE CHICKEN Juice of 1 orange 1/2 cup Seville orange marmalade 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces Orange slices for garnish Preheat oven to 375. In large bowl,…
French roast with apricots and prunes 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 5-pound French roast 2 large onions, sliced thinly 4 medium parsnips, coarsely chopped 1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes 3 cups homemade beef stock or water 3 tablespoons olive…
ABE ABRAHAMS APPLE CAKE 4 large or 6 small Golden Delicious apples 5 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1/4 cup orange juice 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups flour Peel and slice apples into half-moons, combine in bowl with…
MINI PAVLOVAS 8 egg whites 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt For fillings: 1 8-ounce container pareve Rich Whip, whipped 2 tablespoons of silan in a squeeze bottle 1/2 cup of vanilla halva Seeds of 1 pomegranate 1 mango, cubed 2 passionfruit, seeded and…
One of the greatest treasures I possessed as a child was a brightly colored book called Bible Stories for Jewish children. It faithfully recounted every Parsha of the five Books of Moses. And I faithfully read each story from the Torah over and over. The illustrations by Laszlo Matulay were captivating and distilled the essence…
Homemade Australian Honey Joys 3/4 cup butter or Earth Balance Buttery Spread 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons honey 7 cups corn flakes Preheat oven to 225 F. Place 24 cupcake holders on baking sheet. Combine butter, sugar and honey in small pan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a quick boil, then…
Breakfast for Yom Kippur Maman’s sweet coffee Ponche De Huevos 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar Separate yolks into small bowl. Add sugar and beat briskly with a whisk until sugar dissolved and mix is light pale yellow. Top your favorite coffee with a generous dollop.
