BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI

1 punnet strawberries, washed and drained2 cups mixed berries, blueberries,blackberries or raspberries, washed anddrained1/4 cup orange liqueur, or 2 tablespoonsorange blossom water24 ounces dark chocolate chips1 package silver foil cupcake holders1 container whipped cream Place berries in a bowl with liqueur and marinate.Over low to medium heat, melt chocolate in a double boiler.Using a spoon,…

36 large Madjool dates2 cups almond flour1 ¼ cups confectioners sugar¼ cup water1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon orange blossom wateror rose water Make a horizontal slit in each date (do not cut all the way through) and remove the pits. In a food processor fitted with a blade, combine the almond flour and sugar, slowly…

2 teaspoons yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 1/4 cup warm water3 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon saltvegetable or peanut oil for frying3-6 baby carrotssugar, for dusting  In a small bowl, add the yeast and sugar, then add the warm water, cover with a tea towel and allow to proof for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, mix the…

Symbolic of the Paschal sacrifice, lamb features on many Seder menus. Marinating the lamb shanks with garlic and spices and cooking with dried fruits in a long slow simmer ensures a mouthwatering dish. Ingredients:4-6 lamb shanks1 large onion, sliced thinly2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds2 stalks celery, sliced thinly1 cup pitted…

Marinade:½ cup olive oil2 tsp salt2 Tbsp sweet paprika2 Tbsp turmeric1 tsp cumin1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or gingerpowder8 cloves garlic, grated1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine:3-4 lamb shanks¼ cup olive oil1 large onion, grated½ cup golden raisins, divided½ cup whole pitted prunes½ cup whole dried apricots2 cinnamon sticks1 Tbsp turmeric1 Tbsp cinnamon powder1 big pinch…