Niçoise Salad

Niçoise Salad

Dijon Vinaigrette 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium lemon, juiced 2 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. 1 lb baby potatoes, washed 4 large eggs 8 oz haricots vert, trimmed…

Oven Smoked Brisket

Oven Smoked Brisket

1 3 1/2-4 lb second cut brisket 2 Tbsp molasses 1/3 cup your favorite meat rub 2 Tbsp smoked paprika Preheat oven to 225°F. Cut a sheet of foil more than twice as long as your brisket and lay it over a sheet pan. Cut an equal sized sheet of parchment paper and crumple it…

Yaprakes

Yaprakes

1 large jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed 2-3 cans Great Northern beans, or 1 pound dry white beans soaked overnight, boiled and salted Filling: 2 pounds ground beef, lamb or turkey 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp oil Juice of 1 juicy lemon…

Baklava Roses Recipe

Baklava Roses Recipe

Simple Syrup 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp rose water Baklava and filling 1½ cups raw walnuts 1½ cups shelled pistachios ½ cup sugar ½ tsp ground cardamom pinch of salt 1 sticks butter or vegan butter melted, plus more 1 lb filo dough defrosted in the fridge Instructions…

Date, Pecan and Tahini Bites

Date, Pecan and Tahini Bites

12-14 medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup organic runny tahini 1 cup pecans or your fav nuts 7 oz bag of HU dark chocolate chips (no processed white sugar, made with coconut sugar) 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spread your pecans…

Potato Carpet Recipe

Potato Carpet Recipe

6 large Yukon gold potatoes Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp paprika 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 1 medium purple onion, finely diced 1/2 tsp sugar 12 large garlic cloves 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Italian parsley, for garnish Preheat oven to 300°F….

Friday Pilau

Friday Pilau

2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water for half an hour 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 3 tbsp tomato paste 3 cups parve chicken stock…

Mediterranean Sea Bass

Mediterranean Sea Bass

2 lbs sea bass or red snapper fillets 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 lemon, cut in wedges 1 red onion, cut in wedges 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and halved 1 cup cherry…

Corn and Cilantro Salad

Corn and Cilantro Salad

Dressing 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 limes, juiced 1/2 tsp sumac Salt and pepper, to taste Whisk all the ingredients together. Set aside. 4 ears corn, cooked 1 small purple onion, finely diced 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped 1 avocado, diced 4 Campari tomatoes, diced Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl…

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…