Recipes

Old Traditions for New Beginnings Based on Poopa Dweck’s recipe from Aromas of Aleppo. 3 tablespoons fresh yeast or 4 packages active dry yeast 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water 8 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup anise seeds 1 teaspoon finely crushed mahlab (sour cherry pit can purchase on Amazon), optional 1…

Sheet Pan Chicken 1 chicken, cut up in pieces 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 fennel, thinly sliced 5 small golden potatoes, thinly sliced (use a handheld mandolin) season potatoes,fennel and onion with salt pepper and olive oil. Sprinkle chicken with turmeric, garlic powder, salt & pepper, herb de Provence. Add chopped up preserved lemon Drizzle…

1 large bunch cilantro 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 small lemon, optional – 1/2 preserved lemon

1 chicken, cut in pieces 1 blood orange, cut into wedges 1 orange, cut into wedges 1 fennel bulb, cut in thin wedges 1 purple onion 1 yellow onion 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Salt & pepper to taste Preheat oven to…

Fresh spring asparagus is earthy and crispy. The eggplant is velvety, the zucchini is rich , the peppers are sweet and the tomato is tangy, caramelized perfection!! Toss in olive oil and salt and place on grill or Preheat your oven to 425°F, place veggies on a greased baking sheet, season to taste and dinner…

Combine juicy orange segments, oil cured black olives and finely diced purple onion. Adding toasted cumin seeds adds earthy crunch and makes it oh soooo good!! A lime, olive oil and paprika dressing to make it sublime.

Melted Cabbage 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 1 green cabbage, cut in wedges 1/2 cup tomato paste 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups of water Silan, for drizzling Preheat oven to 350°F. In an ovenproof skillet,…

Merguez Shakshuka 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 3-4 long merguez, cut in half 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 red pepper, cut in thin slivers 1 orange pepper, cut in thin slivers 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped in half 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons paprika Salt and pepper to taste…

Crust2 cups Graham cracker crumbs1 stick butter, melted1/3 cup sugar Preheat oven to 325°F.Grease a 9 inch springform pan.Combine Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar, until it has the texture of sand.Press mixture into the bottom of the cake pan and about 1 inch up the sides.Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Cheesecake…

1 package puff pastry Extra virgin olive oil, for sautéing 2 Shallots, finely chopped 12 asparagus spears, chopped into 1 inch pieces with tips left whole 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 8 oz white mushrooms, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 large eggs 1 cup half-and-half 4 tablespoons store bought pesto…

IRAQI ALMOND MARZIPAN COOKIES Based on Tikva Iny’s recipe Ingredients: 3 cups Almonds ground finely, or almond flour 1 cup sugar 3 egg whites 1 tsp cardamom 1tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp rose water or 2 tsp almond extract Separate 3 egg whites from egg yolks in two bowls, you will not be using the yolks….

Salona – Iraqi Sweet and Sour Fish 2 pounds white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, bream) 2 large onions, sliced into rings 4 large tomatoes, sliced into rings 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon curry powder Salt and pepper to taste Oil for sautéing The Sauce: 3 lemons, juiced 1…

SHARON’S T’BIT Canola oil 2 onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tomatoes, chopped Crushed cardamom, to taste Turmeric, to taste Cinnamon, to taste Ginger, to taste Salt, pepper to taste 1 chicken 4 cups water 2-3 cups rice (Jasmine, long grain, brown rice or combination) 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional) 12 eggs (optional) In…

RACHEL’S DAFINA Also known as hamin, adafina, skhina or La Daf 1 bag garbanzo beans, soaked overnight Small red potatoes and small sweet potatoes (1-2 small potatoes per person) Meat (cheek meat or any fatty meat) Marrow bones 1 large onion, cut in half Pitted dates, for color 1 whole head of garlic, unpeeled, with top…

YEMENITE BEEF SOUP 2 pounds beef shank or cheek meat or short ribs, cut into chunks 5 tablespoons hawaiij spice mix (recipe follows) 4 cloves garlic, chopped 4 tablespoons of olive oil, divided 2 onions, finely chopped 1 pound marrow bones or neck bones 1 cup tomato sauce 5 medium potatoes, peeled, cut in large chunks 2 teaspoons…

curry roasted cauliflower 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzos, drained 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 cup cashews 1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley, minced, for garnish 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, minced, for garnish Preheat…

Rachel’s Moroccan charoset truffles 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 2 cups pitted dates 1 cup raisins, golden or dark 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup sweet wine Finely ground almond flour and/or dried rose petals to roll charoset balls in (optional) In food processor combine chopped walnuts, dates, raisins and spices until…

Rachel’s Moufletas 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1  1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoons oil, plus 1/3 cup oil, separated, plus oil for frying Butter, honey or Nutella, for serving Sift flour and salt into large bowl. Make a well in the center and slowly add water. Using hands, mix until dough is sticky but…

Sharon’s Frittata 1 large onion, finely diced 1 purple onion, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 leeks, finely sliced 10 eggs 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped 1 cup…

Nana Aziza’s TURSHI 2 cups white vinegar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 red wine vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons turmeric 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pound cauliflower, cut into florets 1 pound green beans, trimmed 2 carrots, sliced into thin strips 1 red pepper, sliced…

RICOTTA BERRY GALETTE 3 cups mixed berries 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt 16 ounces whole-milk ricotta 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons honey 1 egg, beaten Crust dough for 1 galette Castor sugar, for dusting Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine berries, cornstarch, sugar and salt, set aside. In medium bowl,…