Recipes

For the crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 Tbsp sugar1 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra forgreasing For the filling:4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, roomtemperature4 Tbsp all-purpose flour1/4 tsp salt1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp lemon zest4 large eggs, at room temperature Preheat oven to 400 F.Lightly grease a 9-inch…

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder4 ounces (one stick) salted butter1 cup milk, approximately Preheat oven to 400°F.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Sift the flour, sugar and baking powder into a medium bowl.Rub in the butter until flour feels sandy. Stir in enough milk to achieve a soft, sticky…

8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered1 Tbsp turmeric1 large onion, finely diced10-12 large eggs1 bunch fresh Italian parsley or cilantro, finely chopped2 Tbsp chicken consommé powderSalt and freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup avocado or vegetable oil, for frying1 lemon quartered, for serving Fill a large pot halfway with cold water, then add the potatoes…

2 14oz cans of white beans, washed and drained4 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, chopped10 cloves garlic8 Roma tomatoes2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon cumin6 cups vegetable broth or water1 ripe avocado, cubedHot sauce1 limeCrunchy tortilla strips Preheat oven to 400°F.Arrange onions, garlic and tomatoes on a baking sheet…

18 lemons, washed and dried1 cup kosher salt Remove the stem of the lemon. Quarter the lemon lengthwise, with two cuts three-quarters of the way. Make sure that the lemon stays intact.Stuff all sides of the lemon with a generous amount of salt and squeeze lemon closed.Place lemon inside a 1-liter glass jar with an…

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 10 large cloves of garlic, peeled and    chopped 4 28oz cans of whole tomatoes 4 large red bell peppers 1 large green bell pepper 1 small can of fire roasted green diced    chiles or 2 teaspoons red chili flakes or    2 jalapeño peppers  1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon…

2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cutinto 5×3 inch pieces¼ cup mayonnaise2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 Tbsp garlic powder1 gallon size freezer bag2 cups all-purpose flour2-3 large eggs1 tsp salt4 cups panko crumbsAvocado or vegetable oil, for frying1 carrot, for frying (keeps oil clean) In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and garlic…

Syrup Ingredients1/4 cup orange juice1 cup powder sugar1 tablespoon orange blossom waterZest of one orange Melt ingredients over medium heat. Once sugar has dissolved and syrup is thick, set aside. 1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderA pinch of salt1/2 cup orange juiceZest of two oranges2 sticks butter or 1 cup vegetable oil1 cup white…

7-8 cups flour4 large eggs, with one yolk set aside1 cup sugar1 cup oil2 teaspoons yeast, dissolved in one cup of lukewarm water½ cup milk (optional, can substitute almond milk or orange juice) In a small bowl, mix yeast and water;let stand for 5 minutes.In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine all the ingredients,…

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 cups lukewarm water¼ teaspoon yeast (optional)¼ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons oil, plus 1/2 cup oil (avocado or vegetable)Butter, honey or Nutella, for serving Sift flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add the yeast and slowly add water.Mix the dough by hand until it…

6 cups chicken broth2 big pinches of saffron½ cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper, to taste4 cups matzah, broken into silver dollar size pieces In a large pot, bring broth to a boil over medium heat, then lower heat.Add saffron, olive oil, salt and pepper, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.Remove pot from…

5 pounds skinless white flesh fish filets( I used grouper, white fish,seabass,halibut all work) 6 slices of lox(optional,highly recommended) One small onion grated 6 cloves garlic  3 eggs 1 tsp mace (optional) 1 tablespoon salt 1 or 2 tsp White pepper 1/4cup lemon juice 4oz can of tomato sauce 1/2 cup matzah meal 1/2 cup…

2 cups matzah Farfel2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup grated cheese (Parmesan optional)1/2 cup crumbled fetaPepper to tasteSoak matzah farfel in water for two minutes. Squeeze out water. In a large bowl whisk eggs add all ingredients and farfel and combine. Drop big spoonfuls into hot oil and fry til golden and flip to the…

Marinade:½ cup olive oil2 tsp salt2 Tbsp sweet paprika2 Tbsp turmeric1 tsp cumin1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or gingerpowder8 cloves garlic, grated1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine:3-4 lamb shanks¼ cup olive oil1 large onion, grated½ cup golden raisins, divided½ cup whole pitted prunes½ cup whole dried apricots2 cinnamon sticks1 Tbsp turmeric1 Tbsp cinnamon powder1 big pinch…

2 medium eggplants, chopped in a 2-inch dice1 tsp. kosher salt1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 large onions, finely chopped,10 cloves, garlic, minced,2 red peppers, seeded and dicedOne yellow pepper, seeded and diced intoa thin 1 inch strip1 Tbsp sweet paprika2 Tbsp. herb de Provence1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper6 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped8 zucchini…

Recipe 4 large eggs1/2 cup sugar1 large orange, zested1/2 cup coconut or avocado oil1 tsp almond extract1 tsp orange blossom water2 cups almond flour1/4 cup sliced almondsConfectioners’ sugar, for garnish Preheat oven to 350°F.In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and slowly add the sugar. Beat to a creamy consistency.Add the oil and orange…

1 large 4 pound chicken2 medium oranges, cut in half8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided2 tablespoons Silan date honey3 teaspoons sweet paprika2 teaspoons turmeric2 teaspoons garlic powder4 teaspoons kosher salt, dividedFreshly ground black pepper1 large onion, peeled and cut in 6 wedges1 head of garlic, cut in half2 celery stalks, washed and cut into…

5 ounces safflower or avocado oil4 ounces white wine3 ounces sugar8 ounces matzah cake meal (or matzahmeal ground in the food processor)Preheat oven to 350°F.Using a glass measuring cup, place all the ingredients in a medium bowl and combine with a wooden spoon or spatula.Allow cookie mixture to sit for 5 minutes.Roll into firm walnut-size…

1 medium chicken, cut into 8 pieces or8 chicken thighs1 generous pinch of saffron soaked for10 minutes in 1 cup of warm water Ingredients for Chicken MarinadePulp of 1 large preserved lemon, reservelemon skin for tagine1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped2 large garlic cloves, crushed2 teaspoons sweet paprika1 teaspoon ginger powder1/2…

1 large jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed2-3 cans Great Northern beans, or 1 pound dry beans soaked overnight, boiled and salted Filling:2 pounds ground beef, lamb or turkey1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons oilJuice of 1 juicy lemon1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste Sauce:4…