Saffron fish

Saffron fish

2 lbs white fish fillets1 teaspoon kosher salt1 leek, finely chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Pinch of saffron in 1/2 cup warm water1 teaspoon turmeric1/2 cup white wine1/2 preserved lemon, chopped finely or juice of one lemon combined with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup caper berries or 1 tablespoon capersHandful of cilantro, roughly chopped. …

Spanish White Bean Soup

Spanish White Bean Soup

4 cups white beans, fresh cooked or canned 4 tablespoons olive oil2 leeks, cleaned and chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon saffron2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons turmeric 4 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped2 cubes parve chicken consommé 1 cup white wine 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth3-4 cups butternut squash, cubed 2 cups chopped…

Super-Duper Easy Hummus

Super-Duper Easy Hummus

4 cups water1 teaspoon baking soda1 29oz can of organic garbanzo beans,washed and drained1 garlic clove1/3 cup tahini1 lemon, juiced1 teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Over a medium flame, heat water, baking soda and garbanzo beans in a small pot.Boil for 30 minutes, until beans are very tender.Drain water and place chickpeas…

Tia Naomi’s Rolled Baklava

Tia Naomi’s Rolled Baklava

Filling: 2 cups almonds3 cups pecans1 cup sugar1 cup toasted sesame seeds2 teaspoons cinnamon Dough: 1 box phyllo dough1 cup oil (vegetable, canola, safflower, avocado) Syrup: 1 cup honey1 cup sugar1 cup waterPreheat oven to 350 F.In food processor, chop almonds and pecans.In large bowl, combine nuts, sugar, sesame seeds and cinnamon.Unfold phyllo dough and…

Sponge Cake Recipe

Sponge Cake Recipe

5 eggs (yolks)7 eggs white2 1/4 cups of flour1 1/2 cup of sugar3/4 cup of orange juice or water 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest 1/2 cup oil3 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon of vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar Directions- Beat the eggs white with half sugar and cream of tartar. Until stiff In a separate bowl…

SPINACH BOYOS

SPINACH BOYOS

Filling 2 1/2 pounds spinach, finely chopped1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup finely grated Romano or parmesan cheese3 tablespoons flourCombine all the ingredients. Dough 1 cup warm water1 teaspoon yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon vegetable or avocado oil1 teaspoon saltAll purpose flour1 egg beaten for egg wash Preheat oven to 400°F.In a large bowl, combine the…

Veal Stew

Veal Stew

1/4 cup olive oil 2 leeks, washed and finely sliced1 large carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced1 parsnip, diced1 pound boneless veal shank, cut into cubes1 tablespoon chicken consommé powder(or one cube )1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup white wine1 cup warm water with 1 teaspoon saffron 1 large zucchini, diced1 cup cilantro or parsley, finely chopped  In a large…

Ahi Tuna Wonton

Ahi Tuna Wonton

1 lb sushi grade ahi tuna1 package wonton wrappers Oil for fryingOr Tortilla Chips  Marinade:  1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey1 garlic clove, crushed1 inch fresh ginger, minced1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes Fresh ground black pepper  Garnish 1 ripe avocado, diced3 stalks green scallions, finely slicedMicro greens  Prepare marinade in a medium bowl.Slice tuna…

Tortilla de Patata

Tortilla de Patata

1 large onion, finely diced8 large Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered1 dozen eggs1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped1 tablespoon turmeric 2tablespoons consommé (optional)Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Squeeze of lemon, for serving Boil potatoes and coarsely mash, leaving a few chunks. Preheat oven to 400 F.Sauté onions…

Rachel’s Chocolate Berry Cups

Rachel’s Chocolate Berry Cups

1 punnet strawberries, washed and drained2 cups mixed berries, blueberries,blackberries or raspberries, washed anddrained1/4 cup orange liqueur, or 2 tablespoonsorange blossom water24 ounces dark chocolate chips1 package silver foil cupcake holders1 container whipped cream Place berries in a bowl with liqueur and marinate.Over low to medium heat, melt chocolate in a double boiler.Using a spoon,…

Stuffed Artichokes

Stuffed Artichokes

2 14ounce bags of artichoke hearts Meatball stuffing 2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped2 large eggs1/2 cup potato starch1/2 teaspoon coriander1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon allspiceSalt and pepper Tomato Broth 1/3 cup avocado oil1 large onion, diced3 stalks celery, finely chopped8 cloves garlic 1 lemon, washed and quartered1 cup water1 14.5 ounce…

Delicious Poppyseed Pound Cake

Delicious Poppyseed Pound Cake

2 cups of all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting1/2 teaspoon of baking soda1/4 teaspoon of salt3/4 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing1 cup of sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup of sour cream, at room temperature2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp lemon rind 1/2 cup…

Lemon Artichoke Chicken

Lemon Artichoke Chicken

1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces1 14oz can of artichokes2 lemons, cut into slices10 garlic cloves1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup white wine (optional) or Water 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and fresh ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°FArrange chicken pieces in an oven proof dishPlace artichokes, lemon slices and garlic cloves around…

Vegan Mushroom Vegetable Soup

Vegan Mushroom Vegetable Soup

8 cloves garlic, chopped1 inch ginger, finely sliced1 large tomato, chopped1 head Savoy cabbage1 carrot, chopped into 1/4” coins 2 lbs assorted mushrooms, whole2 tablespoons chicken consommé 1 bunch Italian parsley16 ounces medium firm tofuSalt & pepper In a large pot, add all the ingredients to 8 cups of water. Let simmer over medium heat for 1 hour. Serve…

Sharon’s Moroccan Soup

Sharon’s Moroccan Soup

12 cups water1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces2 teaspoons kosher salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 teaspoons turmeric1 whole head of celery including leafy tops, washed and cut into1/4 inch pieces2 large onions, diced6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch roundsEight cloves garlic, peeled and chopped in half1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced into…

Matbucha

Matbucha

16 tomatoes about 4lbs 2 red bell peppers 2 Anaheim peppers2 jalapeños 1tbs sugar1/2 cup oil 20 cloves garlic 2 tbs paprika with oil Salt  Put tomatoes in a bowl pour boiling water until covered, and let sit for about 20 min. Remove tomatoes and put in an ice bath, remove the skin and dice.  Roast the bell peppers and Anaheim…

Date Cake with Toffee Sauce

Date Cake with Toffee Sauce

1 ½ cups pitted dates1 cup brewed coffee1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda1 cup packed dark brown sugar4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon cinnamon12 tablespoons salted butter, or butter substitute (such as salted Miyokos vegan butter) Toffee Sauce: 1 cup packed dark brown sugar2/3 cup light corn…