Guava Mango Cheesecake

Guava Mango Cheesecake

For the crust:�2 cups graham cracker crumbs�3 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing For the filling: 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature�4 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon zest 4 large…

Cardamom Loat Cake

Cardamom Loat Cake

Caramel 3 Tbsp salted butter, cut into 3 pieces 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2 or 3 ripe, firm medium peaches or plums, pitted and sliced into ½ inch wedges Pinch of table salt For the cake 1½ cups almond flour ¼ cup rye flour 2 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp baking powder…

Best Scone Recipe

Best Scone Recipe

2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp salt 4 tsp baking powder 1 Tbsp sugar 5 Tbsp butter 1 cup full fat milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Cut in the cold…

Grilled Herby Branzino

Grilled Herby Branzino

2 whole branzino, butterflied and scored on top 1/3 cup olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp turmeric 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 bunch dill, finely chopped 4 green onions 1 bunch basil 1 bunch dark opal basil, optional 1 bunch garlic chives, optional…

Reshas Recipe

Reshas Recipe

(Makes approx. four dozen reshas) 4 tablespoons dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3½ cups warm water 10 cups flour ¼ cup oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 eggs for egg wash Sesame seeds Preheat oven to 350°F In a glass bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water, then set aside and allow to proof for…

Israeli Fried Schnitzel

Israeli Fried Schnitzel

2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch thick and 3 to 4 inch pieces 1 cup mayonnaise 2 large eggs 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups Panko 2 small bags BBQ Bissli, crushed 1/2 cup potato starch Avocado or vegetable oil, for…

Golden Challah

Golden Challah

(Three stages of preparation)4 Tbsp active dry yeast 5 cups warm water 2 Tbsp sugar ————————- 5 lbs bread flour, plus more as needed 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp salt ————————– 2 eggs ¼ cup honey 1 1/3 cup vegetable oil Place the dry yeast, warm water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large glass…

Moroccan Walnut Cookies

Moroccan Walnut Cookies

3 cups raw shelled walnuts 1 or 2 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground clove ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grind walnuts finely, leaving some pieces. Place the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and clove in a medium bowl. In a small dry bowl, beat…

Dried Fruit and Nut Granola

Dried Fruit and Nut Granola

2 cups coconut 1 cup almond flour 1 cup pistachios, chopped 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup almonds, chopped 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup apricots, chopped 1 cup dates, chopped 1 cup cranberries 4 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Silan 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 egg whites 2 tsp vanilla extract…

Sharon’s Chicken Soup

Sharon’s Chicken Soup

1 whole chicken, washed 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 4 tbsp kosher for Passover chicken consommé powder 1 head of celery, including leafy tops, washed and chopped into two inch pieces 1 large golden brown onion, washed and unpeeled 1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped 4 carrots, peeled and chopped, into thin…

Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Bark

1lb bittersweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt Place chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Pour oil on top and microwave for 1 minute, then another minute. Stir chocolate with spatula to make sure it…

Best Passover Brisket

Best Passover Brisket

14lb brisket or shoulder roast 2 large purple onions, cut into wedges 2 cups chicken consommé or water 8 large cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tsp sweet paprika 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup organic Silan (date syrup) 1/4 cup tomato…

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

3 grafitti eggplant or one large purple eggplant, chopped into 1 inch dice 4 tsp kosher salt, divided 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, finely diced 10 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tbsp dried thyme or oregano 4 Roma tomatoes,…