Iraqi Tbit recipe

Iraqi Tbit recipe

Avocado oil 1 chicken, washed and patted dry 3 cups basmati, jasmine or brown rice 2 onions, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped  3 large tomatoes, chopped  2 tablespoons tomato paste 10 pods cardamom, crushed 2 teaspoons chicken consommé powder 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cinnamon  1 teaspoon ginger powder…

Cherry Tomato Tartlets

Cherry Tomato Tartlets

1 package frozen puff pastry squares, defrostedFilling1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, finely dicedSalt and pepper, to taste10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved1 egg, beaten Preheat oven to 350°F.In a medium skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add onions, salt and pepper, then sauté until slightly golden, about 5 minutes.Place puff pastry squares on…

Almodronte(Spinach Soufflé)

Almodronte(Spinach Soufflé)

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium onion, finely chopped1 pound fresh baby spinach1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons heavy cream1/4 cup matzah meal (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F.In a large pan, warm 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until they are golden brown. Set asideAdd…

Mushroom Burekas Recipe

Mushroom Burekas Recipe

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided1 large onion, finely diced1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced/diced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs1 cup chopped Italian parsley1 large sheet of puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, beaten for egg washSesame seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425°F.In…

Classic Skillet Chicken

Classic Skillet Chicken

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 medium onions, sliced8 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 tsp sweet paprika2 tsp turmeric2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 celery heart, 1 inch dice4 Yukon gold potatoes, 2 inch dice1 tsp kosher salt1 whole chicken cut into 10 pieces, plus 6 wings1 tsp Aleppo pepper2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning2 cups chicken stock or…

Semolina Kubbah

Semolina Kubbah

1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 medium onion, grated2 tsp baharat spice1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp pepperFor the dough1 cup farina1 cup semolina1/4 lb ground beef1 cup warm water1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp pepper• In a large bowl, combine one pound ground beef, Italian parsley, grated onion, baharat, salt and pepper. Set aside.• In a…

Tomato Cuajado

Tomato Cuajado

4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided5 medium tomatoes, diced3 14oz cans diced tomatoes, strained1 tsp sugar9 large eggs1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper4 thick slices of challah (cut into bite size pieces)1 8oz container feta cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese½ cup grated Romano cheese (optional)I cup chopped Italian parsleyI egg, whisked for egg wash…

Sephardic Spice Nuts

Sephardic Spice Nuts

2 ½ cups unsalted mixed nuts2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped½ tsp cayenne pepper½ tsp sumac2 tsp dark brown sugar1 tsp kosher salt1 Tbsp unsalted butter or vegan butter, melted Preheat oven to 350°F.Place the nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Place the sheet in the oven and toast until the nuts are…

Marinated Olives

Marinated Olives

2 cups green olives2 cups Greek or Kalamata olives3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 lemon, juiced1/2 orange, juicedZest of 1 lemonZest of 1 orange2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, or a few sprigs2 tsp fennel seed, optional1 Tbsp sumac1 tsp red chili flakes1 cup olive oil Rinse olives thoroughly and drain thoroughly.Place olives in a pan and…

Quick Stuffed Grape Leaves

Quick Stuffed Grape Leaves

1 4lb can stuffed grape leaves2 lemons, juiced1 lemon, thinly sliced¼ cup extra virgin olive oil1 tsp salt 1. Preheat oven to 300°F.2. Place 4 slices of lemon on the bottom of a round or oval ovenproof dish.3. Carefully place the grape leaves in a circular design on top of the lemon slices. Continue layering…

Onion Pissaladiere

Onion Pissaladiere

1/4 cup olive oil3 medium onions, thinly sliced in food processor1 Tbsp thyme leaves1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1 garlic clove1 Tbsp balsamic vinegarPuff pastry squares1 can good quality anchovies1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and halvedCapers, for garnish 1. Warm olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions, thyme, salt, pepper…

Candied Pastrami Pizza

Candied Pastrami Pizza

1/2 cup avocado oil, divided2 red onions, thinly sliced1 tsp sugar1 lb sliced pastrami4 Tbsp brown sugar1 package lavash flatbread Sauce2 Tbsp Dijon mustard3 Tbsp mayonnaise1. Preheat oven to 350°F.2. In a frying pan, warm half the oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and fry for 5 minutes, then add sugar. Lower the heat…

Fresh Farro Salad

Fresh Farro Salad

DRESSING:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/8 cup red wine vinegarJuice of one lemon½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper1 teaspoon sumacSalt & pepperWhisk together all the ingredients. SALAD:1 cup farro, cooked according to package directions2 cups chopped dill, mint, basil and Italian parsley2 green onions, chopped1 small celery heart, chopped1 yellow bell pepper, chopped10 oz. mini heirloom tomatoes,…

Marzipan puff pastry

Marzipan puff pastry

100 grams almond flour100 grams butter or vegan butter100 grams powdered sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract or a splash of rum.Using a mixer beat cream for two minutes till fluffy and spread onto puff pastry dough.Wrap the dough closed and brush with egg , sprinkle top with sliced almonds.bake 425 degrees for 25…

Winter Vegetable Soup

Winter Vegetable Soup

Soup recipe 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 leeks, thinly sliced4 stalks of celery, sliced4 heirloom carrots, cut into rounds1 parsnip, cut into rounds2 Yukon gold potatoes, diced6 large garlic cloves, chopped2 tsp paprika2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1 lb delicata squash, chopped into long slivers4 medium white squash, chopped into 1/2-inch rounds1 – 14oz….

Aubergine Chicken

Aubergine Chicken

2 medium eggplants2 medium red bell peppersCoarse salt1/3 cup olive oil, more if needed1 chicken cut into 10 pieces (breasts intotwo) Or about 2 pounds bonelessskinless thighs or breasts2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly slicedor chopped2 large garlic cloves, grated or finelychopped1 tablespoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon cumin (optional)3 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup chicken stock or…

Sephardic Saffron Meatballs

Sephardic Saffron Meatballs

Meatballs1 lb ground beef1 medium onion, finely grated1/2 bunch Italian parsley.1 cup breadcrumbs1 egg1 tsp turmeric1 tsp paprikaSalt and pepper In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together until combined.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll meat mixture into small one and a half inch meatballs. Set aside. Broth1 pinch saffron1 cup…

Lights and latkes

Lights and latkes

4 very large russet potatoes washed and grated ( skin on)1 red onion, grated (squeeze out juice)1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon black peppervegetable oil for frying 3 baby carrots* In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes,onion, flour, egg, salt and pepper.* In a large deep skillet, warm…

MAFRUM

MAFRUM

6 large russet potatoes1 cup avocado or vegetable oil, for frying2 carrots, to keep oil clear while frying Meat stuffing:1 pound ground beef1 bunch Italian parsley, washed and chopped1 large onion, grated1 large egg1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground cumin¼ cup breadcrumbs1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oilCoating:2 cups all-purpose flour4…

Turkey Breast Roulade

Turkey Breast Roulade

3 pound boneless turkey breast1 large garlic clove½ cup chopped preserved lemon or grated rind of 1 lemon1 teaspoon whole pepper corns2 teaspoons kosher salt1 ½ teaspoons whole fennel seeds1 cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios½ cup olive oil¼ cup fresh sage leaves2 large carrots, sliced into half inch thick pieces1 large onion, cut into…