Recipes

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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,…

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….

4 cups thawed frozen kataifi (shredded Phyllo pastry)4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons sugar8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and at room temperature1/2 cup Saffron syrup1 cup chopped pistachios1/4 cup dried baby rosebuds, for garnish Place the kataifi in a bowl and gently separate the strands with your fingers. Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over low heat….

Huevos haminados (overnight eggs) pair nicely with roasted eggplant, butternut, sweet potato and zucchini. Add some dips—chummus, tehina and matbucha. Add briny black olives and the most mouthwatering pickled turshi (cauliflower, green beans, carrots and red peppers pickled with curry, turmeric, vinegar, salt and a little sugar). Garnish with crispy radishes and fresh basil for…

2 1/2 cups brown or green lentils1 cup long or short grain rice1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper1 bay leaf4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil5 onions, 3 finely chopped and 2 thinlysliced1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon sweet paprika Rinse lentils, strain and place in a large pot. Add 5 cups of water and bring mixture…

2 lbs branzino or sea bass fillets, cut into4-inch pieces1 tablespoon kosher salt1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 large leek, finely sliced6 garlic cloves, chopped1 orange pepper, chopped into long slivers10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half1/2 cup white wine1 cup vegetable broth or water2 teaspoons mustard powder2 cups petite green peas1 lemon, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon…

2 teaspoons sweet paprika2 teaspoons turmeric2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2-3 lb salmon, skin on1 lemon, juiced Preheat oven to broil. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil onto a baking sheet or ovenproof dish. Place fish on the dish and pour lemon…

MARINADE1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 lemon, juiced3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons za’atar, plus more forsprinkling1 teaspoon turmericSalt and pepper, to taste6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs,patted dryArrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the broiler. Cover a baking sheet with foil.In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil,…

Recipe 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 large onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 cup finely sliced celery 1 red bell pepper, diced  1 cup short grain or Arborio rice, rinsed     and drained 1 1/2 cups saffron water  (see note) 1 8 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 can…

Mushroom Malawach1 package Malawach doughVegetable oil spray Invert a round cast iron pot or wok and place over medium heat. Spray bottom of the pan When pan is super hotPlace Malawach on top for a few minutes until golden, flip it over and cook the other side.  Mushroom Topping 1/4 cup olive oil4 cups sliced mushrooms, any combination…