Recipes

Dressing1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/8 of a cup balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp SilanSalt and pepper3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced6 oz fresh arugula Arrange arugula and tomato on a large plate. Add dressing. 

Dressing1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegarSalt and pepper1/4 tsp of Aleppo pepper3 medium cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch8 radishes, thinly sliced1/2 cup finely chopped chives2 Tbsp black sesame seeds  Arrange radishes in a single layer on a serving plate. Pile the cucumbers on top of the radishes. Sprinkle the chives in the center…

Dressing2 limes, juiced3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt 4 medium tomatoes, quartered3 roasted green peppers, diced(canned) Place tomatoes and peppers into a bowl and add dressing.

6oz bittersweet chocolate4 oz butter or avocado oil3 large eggs1/4 cup sugar¼ cup flour or two tablespoons potato starch1 tsp vanilla extract½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp Instant coffee or espresso powder optional Preheat oven to 400°F.  Generously butter and dust 6 (4 oz) ramekins with cocoa powder or sugar; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl,…

1 cup kataifi pastry1/4 cup tahini2 tbsp maple syrup12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons avocado oil Line a cupcake sheet with paper cupcake holders.Toast shredded kataifi in a dry pan over low heat.In a small bowl, blend the tahini with the maple syrup, then add the toasted kataifi. Set aside.In a glass bowl, melt the…

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped to a fine dice6 stalks celery, chopped to a fine dice2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped to a fine dice2 medium yellow carrots, peeled and chopped to a fine dice1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped to a fine dice2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and…

This recipe is for one portion of fish. Multiply the amount needed for each portion.  1 12”x16” piece of parchment paper1 6oz seabass filet1 large gold potato, thinly sliced on a mandolin6 thin asparagus spears1 roma tomato, cut into wedges1 garlic clove, minced2 tsp of olive oil, dividedSalt and pepper, to taste6 Kalamata olives, pittedA…

Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp sriracha or hot sauce1 tsp granulated garlic powder1 tsp salt2 limes, juiced In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, garlic powder and salt. Mix to combine well.  Add lime juice and mix well.  Set aside.  Salad: 2 ears of fresh corn or 1 can of corn1 can of black…

Meatball Mixture:1 pound ground beef1 onion, finely chopped2 large garlic cloves, crushed2 Tbsp potato starch1 large egg2 tsp avocado or vegetable oil½ tsp salt½ tsp mace or cumin½ tsp pepper1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley In a large bowl, add ground beef, onion, garlic, potato starch, egg, oil, spices and Italian parsley and mix until…

4 eggs1 cup sugar2/3 cup oil6-7 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons vanillaPinch of salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda Topping1/4 cup fine sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon Preheat oven to 350°F.In a stand mixer, combine all the ingredients until the dough comes together and forms a ball.Place dough on the counter and gently knead for about a…

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil4 large leeks6 cups chicken consommé, or vegetable broth2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces2 medium zucchini, diced1 tsp saffron threads1 tsp sea salt, to taste2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme1 bay leafPepper, to taste1 cup white wine  Slice the white and light green parts of the leeks crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the…

4 medium eggplants3 bell peppers, red, orange and yellow1 large yellow onion, chopped1/4 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely minced3 tablespoons tomato paste½ cup pitted kalamata olives2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped2 teaspoons saltblack pepper to taste Heat the barbecue grill (or grill on the stovetop or in an oven…

Tomato Sauce4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped1 14 ounce can of chopped tomatoes1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup waterJuice of large lemon Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender.Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper.Lower heat…

One sheet frozen pie dough ¾ cup almond flour ¾ cup confectioners sugar ½ cup butter 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla essence Splash of rum or ½ teaspoon almond extract, optional 2 cups sliced fruit (apricots, peaches, or plums) and whole berries 1 egg, beaten for egg wash  3-4 Tbsp turbinado or white sugar Defrost…

2 pounds yellow onion, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, chopped4 cups vegetable stock1 1/2 cups white wineChallah, sliced1/2 cup mozzarella, grated1/4 cup Parmesan, grated Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.Add onions and garlic, then partially cover with a lid.Stir often, until onions are golden brown and soft.Add vegetable stock and white wine and…

Dressing: 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar For the salad:   1 small purple cabbage, shredded 1 fennel, finely sliced 1 green apple, finely sliced 1 Honeycrisp apple, finely sliced 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2…

3 pounds red or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled & washed  ½ medium red onion, finely chopped  3-4 celery stalks, including leaves, finely chopped  ½ cup finely diced dill pickle  1 handful fresh parsley  6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil  4 Tbsp red wine vinegar  1 tsp sea salt Black pepper, to taste Fill a large…

1 15.5 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp salt1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp Aleppo or cayenne pepper (optional)Black pepper to taste   Preheat oven to 450°F and place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it preheats (this ensures the chickpeas crisp as soon as they…

4-6 chicken thighs, deboned and skinless1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 large lemon, juiced1/4 cup za’atarKosher salt, to taste (omit if spice mix has added salt) Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag with the olive oil, lemon juice and spices. Rub the bag until thighs are completely coated. Allow to marinate for 10…

1 large sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted and cut into 12 equal squares1/2 cup full fat ricotta cheese1/2 cup sour cream1 cup organic date syrup Preheat oven to 400°F.Combine ricotta and sour cream in a fine strainer and allow to drain for 15 minutes.Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Place puff pastry on the tray,…

3 cups whole milk ricotta (drained in a cheesecloth or fine sieve for 1 hour)¾ cup sugar3 large eggs1 Tbsp cornstarch2 Tbsp vanilla2 Tbsp orange liqueur or rum1/3 cup golden raisins1 pinch of salt In a small bowl, combine the raisins and liquor and allow to soak for 1 hour.Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.Lightly grease…