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…

Hanukkah Rosquitas

Hanukkah Rosquitas

Rosquitas 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. Let rise 2-3 hours. Make golf ball size balls and form a long rope…

Hanukkah Latkes

Hanukkah Latkes

Parsnip and Carrot Latkes 6 medium heirloom carrots 2 large parsnips 1 large russet potato 1 large yellow onion 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Oil and carrot for frying Peel and grate carrots and parsnips. Wash any traces of dirt from the potatoes. Grate…

Crispy Creamy Iraqi Aruk

Crispy Creamy Iraqi Aruk

Aruk—Iraqi Style Latkes 3 russet potatoes 1 large yellow onion, finely diced Two eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup green scallions, finely chopped 1 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly…

Making Ma’amul: A Middle Eastern Dessert

Making Ma’amul: A Middle Eastern Dessert

Esther’s Ma’amul Recipe Dough 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup semolina flour 1/2 teaspoon rose water 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine or coconut oil Nut Filling 1 pound walnuts, ground 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine or coconut oil, melted 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water Date…