Recipes

1/3 cup avocado oil1/3 cup sugar1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 1/4 cups flour1 pinch salt1 tsp baking powder4 Tbsp Lotus butter1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips In a bowl, mix together oil and sugar.Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.Add the flour, salt and baking powder.Knead gently until the dough comes together.Cover bowl with…

4 Tbsp active dry yeast4 1/2 cups warm water2 Tbsp sugar5 lbs high gluten bread flour, more as needed1/2 cup sugar2 Tbsp salt4 large eggs1/4 cup honey1¼ cup vegetable oil1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 1. Combine yeast, warm water and sugar in a glass bowl. Cover with a towel and set aside to proof…

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, finely diced1 lb ground beef1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp sweet paprika1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 cup water1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup toasted pine nuts1 package puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, beaten for egg washSesame seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425°F.In a skillet,…

2 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, boiled & mashed1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced1/2 pound enoki mushrooms, separated1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 package puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, beaten for egg washSesame seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425°F.In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat.Add the cremini…

Recipe5 egg yolks7 egg whites2 1/4 cups of flour1 1/2 cups of sugar3/4 cup of orange juice or water1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest1/2 cup vegetable or avocado oil3 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon of vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar Directions-Beat the egg whites with half the sugar and cream of tartar, until the…

2 lbs firm white fish fillets1 lemon1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp white pepper1 tsp turmericOil for frying Squeeze juice of lemon over the fish. Sprinkle the salt, pepper and turmeric on the fish.Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the fish and fry until golden brown. Place fish on a dish…

1 cup boiling water infused with a generous pinch of saffron (set aside)1/3 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 3-lb whole chicken, with skin1 onion, chopped1 tsp turmeric2 tsp consommé powder1 tsp white pepperKosher salt, to taste2 Tbsp oil1 lb bag of thin durum semolina egg noodles In a soup pot, warm 1/3 cup of oil…

Dough2 Tbsp yeast + 1 tsp sugar6 cups flour½ cups sugar2 eggs½ cup oil1 tsp salt1 ½ cups water Combine dry yeast, warm (120°F) water, 1 teaspoon sugar in a glass bowl and set aside to proof 10 minutes.In a large bowl, combine all of the flour with remaining sugar and salt, the proofed yeast…

10-12 small quinces 1 lemon, sliced 3-4 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon Cinnamon stick or 2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) 10-12 cloves (optional, to taste) 2 star anise (optional, to taste) Juice of a small lemon Wash quinces well, cut into slices, leaving skin on. Place in large bowl with cold water…

My mother Rica always made the most delicious, most nourishing and most satisfying soups. But for Rosh Hashana there was a special soup. This soup contained all the vegetables of the “simanim” on which one needs to say blessings. This is a Spanish Moroccan custom. Not only are all the vegetables in there but there’s…

Traditional Babylonian dishes for the holidays would include semolina kubbah stuffed with ground lamb in a sweet and sour broth with okra and ma’hasha, a colorful array of meat and rice stuffed grape leaves, zucchini, tomatoes and onions. There would be moist chicken slow simmered in a fresh broth and pilau b’jij, a chicken and red rice…

4 large yellow onions 1/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil 3-4 cups soft pitted prunes 1 cup of dark or golden raisins ½ cup chopped dried apricots. Rind of one orange ¼ cup orange juice 1 tsp of cinnamon 3 cloves (optional) ¼ cup Silan (pure date syrup) ¼ cup honey ¼ cup of toasted…

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…

Marinade Ingredients1 cup mayonnaise1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 tsp paprika½ tsp cumin½ tsp turmeric½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)Zest from one lemonJuice of one lemon1 tsp salt½ tsp freshly ground black pepper4 garlic cloves, minced 2½ to 3 pounds boneless skinless chickenthighs or chicken pieces with skin onVegetable oil, for greasing…

4 large pita breads, cut into quarters1 ½ pounds ground beef3 cloves garlic, crushed1 onion, finely chopped1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped3 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses1 teaspoon salt½ tsp black pepper½ tsp cumin (optional)1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and choppedOlive oil (for brushing) Preheat the grill or oven to 425°F.Combine all the…

8 oz Feta or other salty white cheese3 Tbsp all-purpose flour4 eggsAvocado oil or vegetable oil for frying In a medium bowl, mash the cheese.Mix in the flour.Add eggs and beat until mixture is thoroughly blended.In a small frypan, warm oil over medium high heat.When oil is hot, pour in half the egg mixture.When the…

8 egg whitesPinch of salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin spice, optional200g powdered sugar in350g walnuts, roughly ground, leaving some pieces a little larger300g dates, finely choppedAdditional powdered sugar for garnish Preheat oven to 350°F.Prepare a springform spray and flour sides.Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until stiff. Add salt and…

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…

4 oz butter/vegan butter at roomtemperature or avocado oil1/2 cup powdered sugar and more fordusting cookies1 cup all natural unsalted crunchy peanutbutter1 tsp cinnamon1 cup all purpose flour1 tsp baking powder Preheat oven to 350°F.In a large bowl, use a fork to combine the butter and sugar until creamy.Add the peanut butter and combine well.Add…

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 Tbsp tomato paste1 tsp kosher salt½ tsp pepper2 tsp paprika1 tsp ground coriander or cumin,optional1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, with liquid2 lb fresh spinach1/3 cup water1 lemon, juiced In a large deep pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, tomato paste, salt…

2 lbs sea bass or branzino fillets with skin 1 large leek, white and pale green parts washed and thinly sliced 4 Roma tomatoes, quartered.  1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped parsley  1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 preserved lemon, chopped skin only or grated lemon rind of one lemon 3 garlic cloves, chopped…