Sticky Date Pudding Cake

Sticky Date Pudding Cake

Caramel Sauce 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup coconut cream (only the cream, no liquid) 1/4 cup vegan butter, at room temperature 1 Tbsp vanilla extract Pinch salt In a small saucepan, warm the sugar, cream, butter, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and…

Sabich Breakfast

Sabich Breakfast

 Get some fresh pita, dips (hummus, tehina, matbucha), olives and pickles, fresh herbs like basil, crunchy radishes. Boil some eggs over low heat for a few hours. Roast some eggplant and butternut. Arrange everything on a board. Serve with an Israeli salad 🥗 and an amba aioli for an amazing, healthy, delicious vegetarian lunch. 🪬B’te’avon!

Mushroom Bourguignon

Mushroom Bourguignon

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided14 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced14 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced14 oz oyster mushrooms, broken into smaller chunks2 shallots, peeled and finely diced2 celery stalks, chopped3 medium heirloom carrots, peeled and chopped2 tsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt1 tsp Aleppo pepper3 bay leaves3 Tbsp tomato paste1 cup red wine3 cups warm chicken stock3…

Tfiya And Roasted Squash

Tfiya And Roasted Squash

Tfiya1 cup raisins1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil4 large onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup honey1 cinnamon stick or 1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup waterZest of one orange  In a medium bowl, soak the raisins in the orange juice for 15 minutes. In a large pot, warm the oil over medium…

Mushroom Miso Soup

Mushroom Miso Soup

6 cups water1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup sesame oil2 tablespoons consommé powder1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons miso paste6 large garlic cloves, chopped1 large onion, thinly sliced1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced1 pack beech mushrooms1 package soft tofu, drained and diced into small squares4 stalks chopped green onion, for garnish In a large pot,…

Delicata Quinoa Salad Recipe

Delicata Quinoa Salad Recipe

Dressing:1/4 cup extra virgin oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tsp Aleppo pepper1 tsp sumac1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt  Whisk together all the ingredients in a small jar and set aside. Salad1 cup quinoa1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided1 lb delicata squash, washed and cut into thin strips1 tsp brown sugar1/2 lb shaved Brussels…

Bak’lawa Cake

Bak’lawa Cake

Nut Blend1 cup of coarsely ground almonds and walnuts1/2 cup sugar1 Tbsp finely ground cardamom or cinnamon 3 large eggs, at room temperature1 cup sugar3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 Tbsp baking powder3/4 cup water or milk Preheat oven to 350°F.Grease a 9-inch round cake tinBeat the eggs and sugar…

Harissa Noodle Salad

Harissa Noodle Salad

 Dressing1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup sesame oil1/4 cup honey2 tsp harissa4 large garlic cloves, crushed In a bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, harissa and crushed garlic. Set aside. 1 lb spaghetti or capellini noodles2 Tbsp baking soda3 Tbsp sesame seeds4 stalks green scallions, finely chopped…

Phyllo Meat Burek

Phyllo Meat Burek

Meat Filling
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced 
2 garlic cloves, finely minced1 lb ground beef
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper1/3 cup currants or raisins, roughly chopped1/3 cup pine nuts 
1 cup tomato purée
1/4 cup water PASTRY
12-16 sheets phyllo pastry 
1/3…

Babka Recipe

Babka Recipe

Filling1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon1 tbsp ground cardamom2 tsp vanilla extract1 pinch salt1/3 cup pareve butterZest of 1 whole orange 1/2 cup crushed walnuts In a bowl combine the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, and salt. Add in the butter and orange zest and combine to form a paste. Add walnuts and mix….

Quinoa Recipe

Quinoa Recipe

1 cup Eden Foods Organic quinoa 2 cups cold water 1/2 tsp Eden Foods French Celtic sea salt Place quinoa in a small saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. When water begins to boil, stir the quinoa. Lower heat and cover the pot. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion,…

Yabragh – Iraqi Jewish Rolled Vine Leaves Recipe

Yabragh – Iraqi Jewish Rolled Vine Leaves Recipe

30-50 grape leaves, fresh or store bought Base:4 large Roma tomatoes, sliced into rounds2 lemons with rind, sliced into rounds6-8 garlic cloves, sliced Filling:2 cups of basmati rice, soaked for 10 minutes, rinsed and drained3 medium onions, finely chopped1 large bunch mint1 large bunch Italian parsley2 medium lemons, peeled, seeded and chopped2 cups roasted pine…

HARIRA MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP

HARIRA MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP

(gluten free)YIELD 8-10 servings INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 3-4 celery stalks, sliced 2 large carrots, halved and sliced 1 large sweet potato, cubed 4 cups butternut squash, cubed 1 large potato, cubed 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric, or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon black…

Sponge Cake

Sponge Cake

7 egg whites5 egg yolks1 1/2 cups sugar, divided1/4 tsp cream of tartar1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup vegetable oil1 Tbsp orange or lemon zest3/4 cup of orange juice or water2 1/4 cups plain flour3 Tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 325°F.  Grease the bottom and sides of  the tube pan. Do not grease the middle tube….

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCES

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCES

10-12 small quinces 1 lemon, sliced 3-4 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon Cinnamon stick or 2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) 6 cloves (optional, to taste) 2 star anise (optional, to taste) Juice of a small lemon Wash quinces well, cut into slices, leaving skin on. Place in large bowl with cold water…

Moroccan Fish Balls

Moroccan Fish Balls

🐠Fish5 pounds white fish (salmon or combine 1/2 salmon 1/2 white fish)5 slices of lox(optional)One onion6 cloves garlic3 eggs1 teaspoon mace (optional)1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon White pepper1/4cup lemon juice1/2 cup matzah meal1/2 cup finely minced parsley 🍅For poaching4oz can of tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt 🍋🍅Sauce1/4 cup olive oil1 onion finely chopped4 minced garlic cloves.1 red…

Caramelized Date Brisket

Caramelized Date Brisket

Marinade1/4 cup brown sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 tsp ground black pepper2 tsp granulated garlic powder2 tsp paprika1 tsp sumac1 tsp cinnamon1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup water Mix the sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, sumac, cinnamon and olive oil into a paste. Add water and stir until the paste has a uniform consistency….

Okra With Roasted Tomatoes

Okra With Roasted Tomatoes

Okra season in Southern California comes from midsummer until October. (Luckily, frozen baby okra is available all year long.) The key to success is selecting smaller size okras that have less moisture content and fewer seeds. 1 pound fresh okra or 1 bag frozen baby okra, defrosted2 14oz cans cherry tomatoes2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1…