Chocolate Date Truffle

Chocolate Date Truffle

yields 2 dozen 12 Medjool pitted dates 2/3 cup almond butter  ½ cup almond flour 3 Tbsp cacao powder 1 ½ tsp almond extract or vanilla ½ cup tiny semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chocolate chips(melted for coating) In a bowl, soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes (skip this step if dates are…

Potato Kubbah Recipe

Potato Kubbah Recipe

The Shell2 pounds russet potatoes1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper, to tasteBreadcrumbs or matzo meal1 egg, beaten with a little water1/2 cup oil, for frying The Filling1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon baharat spice (equal parts cinnamon, clove, allspice, cumin and cardamom)2 tablespoons golden raisins, finely chopped1 pound ground…

Celery Root Salad

Celery Root Salad

2 pounds celery root 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped chives Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Use a serrated knife or vegetable peeler to remove all the brown outer portions of…

Herby Celery Salad

Herby Celery Salad

Dressing :  1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil  1/3 cup apple cider vinegar  2 lemons, freshly squeezed  2 Tbsp organic date syrup  2 tsp salt  1 tsp ground black pepper Whisk all the ingredients together. Salad: 1 small head of celery 1 head fennel 1 head radicchio 3 heads Belgian endive 1 watermelon radish or…

Eggplant Provençal

Eggplant Provençal

1 purple onion1 large fennel bulb¼ cup olive oil 2 medium eggplants2 teaspoons of salt 4 large zucchinis2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon oregano 4 large Roma tomatoes1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup sundried tomatoes (optional) 1 cup boiling water2 tablespoons tomato paste¼ cup Silan2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup.1 tablespoons olive…

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon

1/4 cup olive oil1 lb stew meat, cut in 2 inch chunks, patted dry1 large onion, diced2 purple shallots, diced4 large celery stalks, chopped6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped4 heirloom carrots, sliced3 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons sweet paprika4 tablespoons potato starch2 tablespoons chicken consommé powder1 teaspoon dried thyme3 bay leaves3 tablespoons tomato paste2…

Best Passover Brisket

Best Passover Brisket

1 4lb brisket or shoulder roast 8 large cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar  2 tsp sweet paprika  1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper 3 tsp kosher salt  1 tsp black pepper  1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil  1/4 cup organic Silan (date syrup) 1 cup chopped Italian parsley  2 medium purple onions, cut into wedges …

Moroccan Fish

Moroccan Fish

3 lbs sea bass (or any firm white flesh fish), filleted and cut into portions 1/4 tsp salt, for salting fish 2 medium eggplants  1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 leeks, thinly chopped 1 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper 1 14oz can cherry tomatoes or…

Fava Bean Soup

Fava Bean Soup

3 tablespoons olive oil2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and sliced1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and diced4 stalks celery, chopped2 medium turnips, peeled and diced2-3 large potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock2Tablespoons chicken consommé (optional)Salt and white pepper, to…

Pistachio Pavlova

Pistachio Pavlova

6 egg whites, room temperature1 1/2 cups sugar1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla4 tsp potato starch1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 cup crushed pistachios Preheat oven to 400°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites at a low speed. When the whites become full and foamy, add the sugar gradually. When all the…

Lamb Shank Tagine

Lamb Shank Tagine

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…

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

3 medium zucchini1 large golden potato½ medium onion½ teaspoon sea salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 egg2 Tbsp potato starch½ teaspoon baking powder, optional1 Tbsp mixed herbs (sage, parsley, chives and thyme)Avocado or vegetable oil for frying  1. Grate zucchini, potato and onion using the large holes of a box grater and place in a…

Moroccan Olive Chicken

Moroccan Olive Chicken

Marinade 1 cup olive oil2 Tbsp sweet paprika1 Tbsp turmeric1 pinch saffron threads1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp cinnamon1 red onion, grated or finely chopped1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 cup finely chopped cilantro3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 whole preserved lemon, roughly chopped1 spatchcocked chicken1 24 oz can pitted green olives in brine1 cup white wine1…

Tomato Cuajado 

Tomato Cuajado 

(tomato frittata)  4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 medium Roma tomatoes, diced 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes, strained 1 tsp sugar 6 large eggs 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 4 thick slices of challah (cut into bite size pieces) 1 8oz container feta cheese 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1…

Ba’ba Tamar Recipe

Ba’ba Tamar Recipe

Date Filling 
2 cups date paste 
1/4 cup olive oil 
3 Tbsp water 
1/4 cup crushed walnuts 
Combine dates and olive oil, then add water and walnuts until mixture becomes a smooth paste. Set aside. Garnish 
3 eggs 
1 Tbsp honey 
1 Tbsp water 
1/2 cup sesame seeds
In a small bowl, beat together the eggs,…

SPINACH BOYOS

SPINACH BOYOS

Filling: 2 1/2 lbs. spinach, finely chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup finely grated Romano or parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp flour Combine all the ingredients. Dough: 1 cup warm water 1 tsp yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp vegetable or avocado oil 1 tsp salt 3-4 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten, for…

Silan and Harissa Salmon

Silan and Harissa Salmon

2 tbsp organic silan (date syrup)1/3 cup sesame oil6 cloves garlic, crushed1 tbsp harissa1 tbsp sweet paprika1 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/3 cup avocado oil2 lb filet of wild salmon, skin on and cut into 8 pieces1 large orange, cut into thin half circles Preheat oven to 400°F.In a bowl, prepare the sauce by…

Beef Tagine Recipe

Beef Tagine Recipe

2 pounds beef stew meat1/4 cup olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped6 whole garlic cloves10 oz mushrooms, chopped1 large carrot, peeled and shredded1 tsp salt1 tbsp sweet paprika1/2 tbsp cumin1/2 tbsp turmeric1/2 tbsp Aleppo pepper1 cup water1 cup red wine16 oz cherry tomatoes1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped1/4 cup tamarind syrup (Real Deal Oot brand is…