Recipes

2 onions, peeled and diced2 lb ground beef5 tsp tomato saucea dash of cayenne pepper (or pepperflakes) and garlic powderSalt & Pepper to taste1/4 cup rice1 egg1/2 cup chopped parsley¼ cup water 1. Parboil rice. To do so, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Add 1/4 cup rinsed rice. Cook covered on stove approximately…

4 Tbsp active dry yeast4 1/2 cups warm water2 Tbsp sugar5 lbs high gluten bread flour1/2 cup sugar2 Tbsp salt3 large eggs1/4 cup honey1¼ cup vegetable oilEgg Wash1 egg and 1 Tbsp honey, beaten Combine yeast, warm water and sugar in a glass bowl. Cover with a towel and set aside to proof for 10…

Streusel½ cup melted vegan butter1 cup firmly packed brown sugar½ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cinnamon½ teaspoon cardamom (optional)1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped into cubes1 cup roughly chopped walnuts Melt butter in microwave for 20 seconds.Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom and melted butter. Then mix in apple and walnuts until well combined.Set aside. 5…

Spice Rub1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp paprika½ tsp cumin½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper 8-10 pieces of chicken, thighs and drumsticks, patted dry2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil4 onions, peeled and quartered6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp consommé1 cup water  2 Tbsp tomato purée2 Tbsp tamarind2 Tbsp…

Dressing2 limes, juiced2 tablespoon fruity extravirgin olive oil1 teaspoon sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon cumin or cumin seeds1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup chopped cilantro In a bowl, whisk the lime juice and olive oil, then add paprika, cumin,cayenne and salt.Set aside. 3 medium oranges, chilled in therefrigerator1/2 cup oil-cured dried black olives Peel oranges….

Dough2 packets active dry yeast1 tsp sugar1 tsp kosher salt2 cups warm water, divided7 cups all purpose flour, sifted1 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 tsp fennel or nigella seeds Filling1 1/2 cups shredded Muenster cheese1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheesePinch of pepperPinch of salt3 eggs, beaten1 egg, for egg washSesame seeds, for garnish In a…

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…