French roast

French roast

French roast with apricots and prunes 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 5-pound French roast 2 large onions, sliced thinly 4 medium parsnips, coarsely chopped 1  15-ounce can chopped tomatoes 3 cups homemade beef stock or water 3 tablespoons olive…

Apple Cake

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…

Mini Pavlovas

Mini Pavlovas

MINI PAVLOVAS 8 egg whites 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt For fillings: 1 8-ounce container pareve Rich Whip, whipped 2 tablespoons of silan in a squeeze bottle 1/2 cup of vanilla halva Seeds of 1 pomegranate 1 mango, cubed 2 passionfruit, seeded and…

Honey Joys

Honey Joys

Homemade Australian Honey Joys 3/4 cup butter or Earth Balance Buttery Spread 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons honey 7 cups corn flakes Preheat oven to 225 F. Place 24 cupcake holders on baking sheet. Combine butter, sugar and honey in small pan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a quick boil, then…

Ponche De Huevos

Ponche De Huevos

Breakfast for Yom Kippur Maman’s sweet coffee Ponche De Huevos 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar Separate yolks into small bowl. Add sugar and beat briskly with a whisk until sugar dissolved and mix is light pale yellow. Top your favorite coffee with a generous dollop.

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Nana Sue’s Cranberry Almond Biscotti 3 eggs 1 cup olive oil 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups unbleached flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup slivered almonds 3/4 cup cranberries  Preheat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine eggs, oil, sugar and…

Grape Leaves

Grape Leaves

YALANGI (RICE-STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES) 1 onion, chopped 7 tablespoons olive oil, separated 2 cups rice, rinsed 4 cups water, separated 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped Juice of 4 lemons, separated 32-ounce jar grape leaves, rinsed and drained Sauté onion in 1 tablespoon oil until golden. Add rice, 2 cups water, salt…

Crispy Vegan Wontons

Crispy Vegan Wontons

crispy vegan wontons 10 ounces medium-firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into small cubes 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped 6 medium mushrooms, finely chopped 1 inch ginger root, peeled and finely grated 4 scallions, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons soy sauce…

The Robust and Zesty Soup You Will Fall In Love With

The Robust and Zesty Soup You Will Fall In Love With

HARIRA MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP (gluten free) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 3-4 celery stalks, sliced 2 large carrots, halved and sliced 1 large sweet potato, cubed 4 cups butternut squash, cubed 1 large potato, cubed 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric, or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon…

The Shepherd’s Pie Tradition

The Shepherd’s Pie Tradition

Shepherd’s Pie Beef filling 1/3 cup vegetable oil, divided 6 onions, finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup Char-B-Que Barbecue Sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 large…

Red Rice

Red Rice

Red Rice 1 cup long grain rice (white, mahatma) 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp oil 2 cups water 1 small can tomato sauce Rinse the rice and drain. Simmer the oil and tomato sauce in a pot that has a lid. When sauce starts to bubble, add the water and salt, and rice. Bring to…

Yellow Rice

Yellow Rice

Yellow Rice 3 cups Basmati Rice 4 cups water 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 teaspoons chicken consommé powder Place rice in a large pot and rinse three times. Cover with water and soak for 30 minutes. Place pot over high flame and season with…

White Beans

White Beans

Rachel’s White Bean (Avas) Recipe 1 pound white beans, soaked overnight 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet red paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons Pareve chicken consommé White pepper and salt, to taste 2 bay leaves 8 cups water…

The Not So Humble Chicken Soup

The Not So Humble Chicken Soup

Sharon’s Chicken Soup 1 whole chicken, washed 8 chicken wings 2 chicken carcasses 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon chicken consommé powder 1 whole head of celery including leafy tops, washed and trimmed 1 large golden brown onion, unpeeled 1 head of garlic, peeled 4 carrots, peeled and chopped, into thin coins…

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

Honey Sweetened Cranberry Sauce 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder 1/2 cup water 2 packages fresh cranberries 1 cup orange juice 1 cup raw pale honey 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½  teaspoon ground or fresh ginger In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin powder into water….

Bread Souffle

Bread Souffle

Shira’s Bread Souffle 3 cups almond or oat milk 1 ½ cups cornmeal 3 tablespoons earth balance or coconut oil 1 tsp salt (omit if your shortening is salted) ¾ teaspoon baking powder 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup frozen roasted corn 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion (the green ends) 1 small seeded and finely…

Sourdough Stuffing

Sourdough Stuffing

Rachel’s Sourdough Stuffing 6-8 cups sourdough bread, cubed 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup carrot, chopped 1cup celery, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 portobello mushrooms, chopped finely 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 tablespoon sage, finely chopped ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup…

Pumpkin Mash

Pumpkin Mash

Cousin Rachel’s Delicious Pumpkin Mash 32 oz (4 cups) sweet potato, cubed 32 oz (4 cups) butternut squash, cubed 30oz can pumpkin pie mix 1 cup vegetable broth ½ cup vegetable butter or coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups mixed dried berries (Trader Joe’s cranberries, blueberries, and…

Arugula and Persimmon Salad

Arugula and Persimmon Salad

Rachel’s Arugula and Persimmon Winter Salad 16 oz arugula 8 oz endive 3 persimmons, thinly sliced 2 watermelon radish, thinly sliced Arrange ingredients in a bowl Garnish with avocado, toasted walnuts or almonds, and chopped dates Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly…

Blood Orange and Fig Salad

Blood Orange and Fig Salad

Sharon’s Blood Orange and Fig Winter Salad 16 oz mixed baby greens 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced 1 blood orange, peeled and segmented 10 fresh or dried figs, halved 1 cup pomegranate arils Arrange ingredients in a bowl Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4…