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,…

Ponche De Huevo

Ponche De Huevo

Ponche De Huevo 3 large egg yolks½ cup sugar Separate the yolks into a small bowl Add sugar and beat briskly with a whisk or electric mixer until the sugar dissolved and is a light pale yellow color Dollop a generous spoonful into your favorite coffee.

Biscochos

Biscochos

Biscochos Recipe 4 eggs1 cup sugar2/3 cup oil1 teaspoon vanilla6-7 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons vanilla essencePinch of salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda Topping1/4 cup fine sugar2 teaspoon 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…

ABE ABRAHAMS APPLE CAKE

ABE ABRAHAMS APPLE CAKE

4 large or 6 small Golden Delicious apples 5 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1/4 cup orange juice 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups flour Peel and slice apples into half-moons, combine in bowl with sugar and cinnamon. Set…

Perfect Brisket

Perfect Brisket

Recipe Sweet and Sour Sauce3 tablespoons tomato paste3 tablespoons silan (date honey)2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons sweet paprika2 teaspoons ground sumac2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl to create a smooth sauce. 1 3-4 lb brisket3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil10 medium Yukon…

Maman’s Moroccan fish 

Maman’s Moroccan fish 

Recipe 5 pounds white fish (salmon or combine 1/2 salmon 1/2 white fish)5 slices of lox(optional)One onion6 cloves garlic 3 eggs1 tsp mace (optional)1 tablespoon salt1 or 2 tsp White pepper1/4cup lemon juice4oz can of tomato sauce1/2 cup matzah meal1/2 cup minced parsleyGrind the fish and Lox in food processor. Grate onion and garlic combine with…

Pecan Knafe

Pecan Knafe

Recipe Miel Arabe (Arabic Honey Syrup)1/2 cup water1 cup sugar½ lemon, juiced1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)1 tablespoon orange blossom water (or rosewater) In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until sugar has melted. Add lemon juice, cinnamon and orange blossom water and stir well. Set aside…

CHICKEN LIVER / PATE AU FOIE

CHICKEN LIVER / PATE AU FOIE

Recipe 2-3 pounds chicken liver 1 tablespoon kosher salt3 medium onions, thinly sliced¼ cup extra virgin olive oil1 stick (8 tablespoons) Miyokos Vegan Butter, or margarine or schmaltz2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced4 large bay leaves1 cup chicken broth or water¼ cup cognac or white wineJuice of one lemon2 teaspoons white pepperSalt to taste Drain all…

Djaje Bi & Mishmash Chicken with dried fruits

Djaje Bi & Mishmash Chicken with dried fruits

Recipe 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…

Vegetable Couscous

Vegetable Couscous

Recipe Couscous represents happiness and abundance, prosperity and blessing. Everything we could ask for in the New Year!Recipe-Vegetable Couscous17 oz couscous (substitute quinoa for gluten free option)(Revoire & Carret, my favorite brand)Vegetables-¼ cup extra virgin olive oil6 cups vegetable broth or water1 tablespoon salt1 tsp white pepper2 tsp tumeric1 medium sweet onion4 medium zucchini, cut…

LEEK AND POTATO PATTIES – recipe

LEEK AND POTATO PATTIES – recipe

Recipe 3 cups leeks, chopped1 cup mashed potato3 eggs1 teaspoon saltWhite pepper, to taste1 tablespoon matzo meal or potato starchVegetable or peanut oil, for frying Wash and clean leeks thoroughly. Cook leeks in boiling salted water.Drain and squeeze out all water, repeating this step several times. Chop leeks.In large bowl, mix leeks with remaining ingredients.Make…

Iraqi T’bit

Iraqi T’bit

Ingredients Avocado oil1 chicken, washed and patted dry3 cups basmati, jasmine or brown rice2 onions, finely diced6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 large tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste10 pods cardamom, crushed2 teaspoons chicken consommé powder2 teaspoons sweet paprika1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger powderSalt and pepper 4 cups water Method Warm avocado oil in a large ovenproof…

Golden Beet Salad 

Golden Beet Salad 

Rinse Golden beets well, peel away the rough parts of the skin and roast them in the oven at 425°F with a generous drizzle of olive oil For about 40 minutes or until fork tender. Let them cool, then dice them. Throw them in a salad bowl with purple onion, fresh mint and Italian parsley….

Tunisian Tuna Salad Recipe

Tunisian Tuna Salad Recipe

1 12 ounce can white tuna, drained10 baby red potatoes, boiled and diced1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup preserved lemon, finely chopped2 tablespoons harissa1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped1/4 cup cornichons pickles,finely chopped2 Persian cucumbers, finely chopped8 ounces haricots vert, lightly steamed2 hard boiled eggs, for garnish1 cup cherry tomatoes, for garnish1/2 cup green,…

Saffron Skillet Chicken 

Saffron Skillet Chicken 

Recipe 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 purple onion, finely chopped1 yellow onion, finely chopped1 small head of celery, sliced12 Dutch baby potatoes, halved2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons mustard powder 2 tablespoons turmeric 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons kosher salt1 cup warm water Generous pinch of saffron1/4 cup avocado oil  Steep saffron in a cup of warm water….