Sesame Brittle

Sesame Brittle

When making sesame brittle, make sure to lay out all the utensils and have the ingredients pre-measured. Working with hot sugar means having to work quickly, before it has a chance to harden. 2. The tricky part is to roll the brittle thin. We recommend using a stone countertop or a Silpat non-stick mat on…

Yemenite Lentil Soup

Yemenite Lentil Soup

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon hawaiij 3 tablespoons parve consommé powder, optional 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 stalks celery, sliced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 large Yukon gold potatoes,…

Persian Almond Love Cake

Persian Almond Love Cake

Syrup 1/3 cup honey Juice of 1 orange Slice of orange rind 1 tsp ground cardamom or cinnamon 1 tsp rose water, optional In a small pot, warm the honey, orange juice, orange rind and cardamom to a slow boil over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon to ensure ingredients are combined. When the…

Meat Chamin

Meat Chamin

1 cup Cholent bean mix, soaked overnight 1 cup pearled barley, soaked overnight 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb beef shank or chuck roast 1 lb beef neck bones 2 large onions, diced 10 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion…

Roasted Purple Cabbage

Roasted Purple Cabbage

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 whole purple cabbage, cut into wedges 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Tahini, for drizzle In a large heavy skillet, warm olive oil over medium high heat. Carefully place the cabbage wedges in the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Flip…

Jeweled Couscous Salad

Jeweled Couscous Salad

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 lemons, juiced 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp granulated garlic powder In a jar or a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside. 2 cups cooked couscous 1/2 cup dates, finely diced 1/2 cup figs, finely…

Kale and Funnel Salad

Kale and Funnel Salad

Pickled Onions 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp sumac Place onion in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Stir until the…

Pinwheel Cookies

Pinwheel Cookies

2 cups white sugar 1 large lemon 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups avocado or vegetable oil 3 tsp baking powder 4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder Place the sugars in a medium bowl. Zest the lemon directly into the sugar and massage with hands to ensure that the lemon oils flavor…

Fesanjan Recipe

Fesanjan Recipe

2 cups walnut halves 1/2 cup cold water 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large onions, finely sliced 6 chicken thighs 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup pomegranate concentrate 1 cup cold water Pomegranate seeds and shredded mint leaves for garnish Place walnuts in a food processor…

Les Crepes

Les Crepes

3 large eggs, room temperature 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp oil 1/4 cup rum 2 cups whole milk 2 all purpose flour, sifted Drop of orange blossom water 1/2 cup whole milk, for thinning out the batter before cooking In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, rum and milk until well combined….

Fried Potato Kubbah Recipe

Fried Potato Kubbah Recipe

The Shell 2 lbs russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten with a little water 1/2 cup oil, for frying Carrot sticks, for frying The Filling 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tsp paprika…

Burmuelo Recipe

Burmuelo Recipe

1 tsp active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar Pinch of salt 1 egg Zest of one orange (optional) 2 cups warm water 3 cups all purpose flour Canola or vegetable oil, for frying Baby carrots, for frying In a large bowl, mix ½ cup of water with the yeast and sugar. Allow the yeast to…

Rosquitas

Rosquitas

3 eggs ½ cup sugar ½ cup oil ½ cup orange juice Pinch of salt Rind of one orange 1/2 Tblsp baking powder Mix all ingredients and then start adding flour until you form a nice dough, not too firm not too sticky. About 4-5 cups flour Let rise 2-3 hours. Cut dough into six…

Shredded beef

Shredded beef

2-3 lbs beef cheek meat or pot roast/ brisket Salt, to taste 2 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, diced 2 leeks, sliced 2 bay leaf 112oz bottle of favorite beer 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 bunch cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped Season both sides of beef with salt and pepper….

Sfenj

Sfenj

2 teaspoons yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 11/4 cup warm water 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt vegetable or peanut oil for frying 3-6 baby carrots sugar, 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…