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 
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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…

CHALLAH

CHALLAH

4 Tbsp active dry yeast4 1/2 cups warm water2 Tbsp sugar5 lbs high gluten bread flour1/2 cup sugar2 Tbsp salt3 large eggs1/4 cup honey1¼ cup vegetable oilEgg Wash1 egg and 1 Tbsp honey, beaten Combine yeast, warm water and sugar in a glass bowl. Cover with a towel and set aside to proof for 10…

STREUSEL APPLE CAKE

STREUSEL APPLE CAKE

Streusel½ cup melted vegan butter1 cup firmly packed brown sugar½ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cinnamon½ teaspoon cardamom (optional)1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped into cubes1 cup roughly chopped walnuts Melt butter in microwave for 20 seconds.Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom and melted butter. Then mix in apple and walnuts until well combined.Set aside. 5…

Tamarind Chicken

Tamarind Chicken

Spice Rub1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp paprika½ tsp cumin½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper 8-10 pieces of chicken, thighs and drumsticks, patted dry2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil4 onions, peeled and quartered6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp consommé1 cup water  2 Tbsp tomato purée2 Tbsp tamarind2 Tbsp…

MOROCCAN ORANGE AND CURED OLIVE SALAD

MOROCCAN ORANGE AND CURED OLIVE SALAD

Dressing2 limes, juiced2 tablespoon fruity extravirgin olive oil1 teaspoon sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon cumin or cumin seeds1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup chopped cilantro In a bowl, whisk the lime juice and olive oil, then add paprika, cumin,cayenne and salt.Set aside. 3 medium oranges, chilled in therefrigerator1/2 cup oil-cured dried black olives Peel oranges….

Cheese Sambusak Recipe

Cheese Sambusak Recipe

Dough2 packets active dry yeast1 tsp sugar1 tsp kosher salt2 cups warm water, divided7 cups all purpose flour, sifted1 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 tsp fennel or nigella seeds Filling1 1/2 cups shredded Muenster cheese1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheesePinch of pepperPinch of salt3 eggs, beaten1 egg, for egg washSesame seeds, for garnish In a…

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

Dressing1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegarSalt and pepper1/4 tsp of Aleppo pepper3 medium cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch8 radishes, thinly sliced1/2 cup finely chopped chives2 Tbsp black sesame seeds  Arrange radishes in a single layer on a serving plate. Pile the cucumbers on top of the radishes. Sprinkle the chives in the center…