Bak’lawa Cake

RACHEL’S DAFINA Also known as hamin, adafina, skhina or La Daf 1 bag garbanzo beans, soaked overnight Small red potatoes and small sweet potatoes (1-2 small potatoes per person) Meat (cheek meat or any fatty meat) Marrow bones 1 large onion, cut in half Pitted dates, for color 1 whole head of garlic, unpeeled, with top…

Date Filling2 cups date paste1/4 cup olive oil3 Tbsp water1/4 cup crushed walnutsCombine dates and olive oil, then add water and walnuts until mixture becomes a smooth paste. Set aside. Garnish3 eggs1 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp water1/2 cup sesame seedsIn a small bowl, beat together the eggs, honey and water. Set aside. Dough Recipe2 packets active…

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…

8 egg whitesPinch of salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin spice, optional200g powdered sugar in350g walnuts, roughly ground, leaving some pieces a little larger300g dates, finely choppedAdditional powdered sugar for garnish Preheat oven to 350°F.Prepare a springform spray and flour sides.Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until stiff. Add salt and…