A nutritional powerhouse, farro contains protein, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth. I was definitely born with a piece of marzipan in mine! Traditional Moroccan sweets and desserts are delectable and oh so tempting. I start with one. I find it really hard to stop eating…
100 grams almond flour100 grams butter or vegan butter100 grams powdered sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract or a splash of rum.Using a mixer beat cream for two minutes till fluffy and spread onto puff pastry dough.Wrap the dough closed and brush with egg , sprinkle top with sliced almonds.bake 425 degrees for 25…
Soup recipe 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 leeks, thinly sliced4 stalks of celery, sliced4 heirloom carrots, cut into rounds1 parsnip, cut into rounds2 Yukon gold potatoes, diced6 large garlic cloves, chopped2 tsp paprika2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1 lb delicata squash, chopped into long slivers4 medium white squash, chopped into 1/2-inch rounds1 – 14oz….
The wonderful thing about soups is that they are so nourishing and so comforting. Prepping the vegetables does take a little time, but once you throw everything in the pot, soup requires zero effort. As a young schoolgirl, many of my afternoons were spent at my grandparents home in Rose Bay. After school, my brother…
2 medium eggplants2 medium red bell peppersCoarse salt1/3 cup olive oil, more if needed1 chicken cut into 10 pieces (breasts intotwo) Or about 2 pounds bonelessskinless thighs or breasts2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly slicedor chopped2 large garlic cloves, grated or finelychopped1 tablespoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon cumin (optional)3 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup chicken stock or…
Meatballs1 lb ground beef1 medium onion, finely grated1/2 bunch Italian parsley.1 cup breadcrumbs1 egg1 tsp turmeric1 tsp paprikaSalt and pepper In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together until combined.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll meat mixture into small one and a half inch meatballs. Set aside. Broth1 pinch saffron1 cup…
For Sephardic Jews, meatballs are rarely eaten with pasta. More often meatballs co-star with vegetables like potatoes, peas, zucchini, butternut squash, green beans and okra. For the extended Yaakovy family, Friday, October 6th was a joyful celebration of the festival of Simchat Torah at Kibbutz K’far Azza. At the end of the dinner, mother Sigal…
My memories of Hanukkah in Morocco revolve around the joy of family gathering together. My memories of Hanukkah in Morocco revolve around the joy of family gathering together. We lit one beautiful menorah presented to my parents by my mother’s father on the occasion of their wedding. My parents met and married in Larache, an…
6 large russet potatoes1 cup avocado or vegetable oil, for frying2 carrots, to keep oil clear while frying Meat stuffing:1 pound ground beef1 bunch Italian parsley, washed and chopped1 large onion, grated1 large egg1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground cumin¼ cup breadcrumbs1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oilCoating:2 cups all-purpose flour4…
One of the first, most harrowing images of the Hamas attacks of October 7th is of a wide-eyed and terrified Noa Argamani on an ATV surrounded by terrorists. It is heartbreaking to watch her cry out in fear, pleading ““Don’t kill me!” She reaches out her arms to her handsome, bearded boyfriend Avinatan Or. But…
My family and I celebrated our first Thanksgiving in Palm Springs in 1973. We had arrived in Los Angeles from Casablanca, Morocco, just after the Yom Kippur war. My family and I celebrated our first Thanksgiving in Palm Springs in 1973. We had arrived in Los Angeles from Casablanca, Morocco, just after the Yom Kippur…
3 pound boneless turkey breast1 large garlic clove½ cup chopped preserved lemon or grated rind of 1 lemon1 teaspoon whole pepper corns2 teaspoons kosher salt1 ½ teaspoons whole fennel seeds1 cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios½ cup olive oil¼ cup fresh sage leaves2 large carrots, sliced into half inch thick pieces1 large onion, cut into…
1/3 cup avocado oil1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 1/4 cups flour1 pinch salt1 tsp baking powder4 Tbsp Lotus butter1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips In a bowl, mix together oil and sugar.Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.Add the flour, salt and baking powder.Knead gently until the dough comes together.Cover bowl with…
Sharon and I decided we would make a batch of these very typical Israeli rolled-up cookies. When my cousin Dorit asked if her 15-year-old son Itay could fly from Israel to stay with us for the Summer of 2008, my answer was “Sure!” The more the merrier. Over the years, during our visits to Israel,…
Adeena Sussman’s latest New York Times bestselling cookbook “Shabbat” is an intensely personal love letter. Adeena Sussman’s latest New York Times bestselling cookbook “Shabbat” is an intensely personal love letter. An ode to her grandmother Mildred, her mother Steffi and her older sister Sharon, as well as the “sacred bubble” that her parents created every…
4 Tbsp active dry yeast4 1/2 cups warm water2 Tbsp sugar5 lbs high gluten bread flour, more as needed1/2 cup sugar2 Tbsp salt4 large eggs1/4 cup honey1¼ cup vegetable oil1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 1. Combine yeast, warm water and sugar in a glass bowl. Cover with a towel and set aside to proof…
We really wanted to do something to gather women to show unity for Israel and to raise our voices in prayer for Israel and her brave soldiers Last week, Sharon and I organized A Challah Bake for Israel. It was a leap of faith because we didn’t have a lot of time to get the word…
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, finely diced1 lb ground beef1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp sweet paprika1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 cup water1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup toasted pine nuts1 package puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, beaten for egg washSesame seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425°F.In a skillet,…
It’s hard to write about something as trivial as food at a time when our beloved Israel is at war and when we are anxiously watching every heartbreaking bit of news. It’s hard to write about something as trivial as food at a time when our beloved Israel is at war and when we are…
2 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, boiled & mashed1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced1/2 pound enoki mushrooms, separated1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 package puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, beaten for egg washSesame seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425°F.In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat.Add the cremini…
A bureka is a bundle of joy usually filled with feta cheese softened with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s a must have in the Rhodesli kitchen. Burekas are one of the most popular Jewish foods out there. When the Sephardic Jews from the lands of the Ottoman Empire — Istanbul, Izmir, the Balkans, Rhodes and Syria…
