Sufganiyot

Sufganiyot

Yield 26 donuts5 cups of all purpose flour2 tablespoons of yeast1 large egg1/2 cup of sugar1 stick of margarine or butterpinch of salt1 tablespoon of vanilla extract2 cups of warm water You’ll need:Canola or avocado oil for fryingRed raspberry preserves for fillingPowdered sugar for siftingPiping bag and spout In the bowl of a stand mixer, place…

Rosquitas de Chanukah

Rosquitas de Chanukah

3 eggs½ cup sugar½ cup oil½ cup orange juicePinch of saltRind of one orange1/2 Tblsp baking powder Mix all ingredients and then start adding flour until you form a nice dough, not too firm not too sticky. About 4-5 cups flour Let rise 2-3 hours. Cut dough into six equal parts and form a long…

Lindsey Eats Latkes

Lindsey Eats Latkes

Ingredients3 medium sized russet potatoes, or 2 large grated, peeled or skin on1 tablespoon vinegar1 onion grated1/4th cup matzo meal2 eggs1 teaspoon baking powderSalt and pepper to tasteNeutral oil for frying, vegetable or canolaServe with Crème Fraîche or sour cream, salmon roe and chopped chives Prep your station. In a bowl, add water and ice with 1…

Gravlax

Gravlax

Ingredients2 lb center cut, skin on salmon1 cup kosher salt1 cup sugar1 small beet, gratedZest of 1 lemonZest of 1 orange1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper1 bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped¼ cup vodka or gin Use a large baking sheet that has a thick lip around the edges, to collect any juices that may seep…

Moroccan Best:Sfinj 

Moroccan Best:Sfinj 

2 teaspoons yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 1/4 cup warm water3 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon saltvegetable or peanut oil for frying3-6 baby carrotssugar, for dusting  In a small bowl, add the yeast and sugar, then add the warm water, cover with a tea towel and allow to proof for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, mix the…

Orange Semolina Cake

Orange Semolina Cake

1 cup fine semolina flour1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon of salt½ cup orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla essence2 sticks softened butter or vegan butter1 ¼ cup sugar3 large eggs, at room temperature For the syrup3/4 cup orange juiceZest of 2 oranges, finely grated3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange blossom water For decoration1 cup Greek…

Tomato Olive Chicken

Tomato Olive Chicken

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided1 4lb chicken, cut into 10 pieces, washed and patted dry1 large yellow onion, finely sliced1 small fennel, finely sliced1 red bell pepper, chopped into strips2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 24.7oz bottle Toscanini crushed tomatoes 1 preserved lemon, chopped into small pieces or 1 lemon, juiced 1 cup pitted green castelvetrano olives…

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

3 teaspoons saffron3 cups boiling water¼ cup extra virgin olive oil6 garlic cloves, finely chopped1-2 Mexican dried chiles, such as Guajillo1 tablespoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper3 15 ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 14 ounce can chopped tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup roughly chopped cilantro In a medium bowl, using…

Bamia

Bamia

2 packages frozen baby okra1/4 cup olive oil1 garlic clove, finely diced1 15oz can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 lemon, juiced Salt 1/2 cup water  Warm olive oil over medium heat, then add the garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt and water. Stir the ingredients and bring to a boil.Reduce heat and cover pot. Allow sauce…

D’jaj Mishmish Chicken with Dried Fruits

D’jaj Mishmish Chicken with Dried Fruits

3 to 4 pounds chicken, cut into 10 pieces1 large red onion¼ cup olive oil2 cups orange juice½ cup tamarind paste1/3 cup silan (date syrup)1 teaspoon paprikaSalt to taste½ teaspoon white pepper½ cup dried apricots½ cup dried plums1/2 cup water1/3 cup toasted peeled slivered or wholealmonds, for garnish Preheat oven to 350°F.In a medium bowl,…

Creamy Pumpkin Souffle

Creamy Pumpkin Souffle

Crisp topping· 1/3 cup coconut oil or avocado oil· 2 cups crushed lotus cookies or graham crackers· 1/4 cup all purpose flour· 1/4 cup light brown sugar· 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder· 1/4 teaspoon salt· 1 cup chopped pecans Pumpkin filling· 1 29 oz can pumpkin puree· 4 eggs, lightly beaten· 1/4 cup…

Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cookies

Makes two dozen cookies3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt14 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks +2 tablespoon)unsalted butter at room temperature1/4 cup sugar1 cup full fat sour cream1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such asNutella, for spreadingPowdered sugar for sprinkling Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl Using a…

Pita Recipe

Pita Recipe

1 tablespoon yeast1 ¼ cups warm water1 teaspoon salt3-3 ½ cups flourPreheat oven to 425°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve yeast in water and let stand for about 5 minutes. Add salt and 1½ cups flour, then use the dough hook and beat to form a batter. Add the additional flour until…

Instant Pot Beef Soup 

Instant Pot Beef Soup 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, diced2 lbs ox tail meat with bone (or cheek meat or stew meat)baby gold potatoes, unpeeled and quartered2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped1 large turnip, finely diced4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 15oz can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans3 bay leaf3 cubes beef consommé 1…

BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI

BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI

BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI 4 garlic cloves, shaved or thinly sliced½ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 moretablespoonsPinch of red chili flakes or Calabrian Chile1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest1 finger of bottarga1/2 bunch of parsley, finely chopped In a small sauce pan, warm olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2…

Shifte Meatballs

Shifte Meatballs

1 lb ground beef1 white onion, finely chopped1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 cup potato starch4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon garlic powderFreshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to broil setting. Combine meat, onions, parsley, potato starch, 2 tablespoons olive oil and…

Rachel’s Creamy Red Lentil Soup

Rachel’s Creamy Red Lentil Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions, finely chopped1 1/2 pounds red lentils, picked andrinsed12 cups of boiling water6 tablespoons tomato paste2 bay leaves1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon ground cuminSalt and pepper to taste2 chicken or vegetable bouillon cubesPlace the olive oil in a 6 quart Dutch oven over medium heat.Add the onions and sauté until the onions…

Nana Sue’s Ma’hasha

Nana Sue’s Ma’hasha

Sauce1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped2 tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons sweet paprika6 garlic cloves, crushed2 lemons, juiced2 tablespoons sugar2 cups water In a pot, warm oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add tomatoes and continue to sauté for two minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic,…