Recipes

Serves 4 3/4 cup sugar2 cups water1 cup fresh lemon juice4 cups ice1 cup fresh mint leaves5 oz arak In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Place over medium heat and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves. Set aside and let cool. In a blender, combine the sugar water, fresh lemon juice, mint leaves…

6 cups chicken broth2 big pinches of saffron½ cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper, to taste4 cups matzah, broken into silver dollar size pieces In a large pot, bring broth to a boil over medium heat, then lower heat. Add saffron, olive oil, salt and pepper, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove…

6 egg whites1 1/2 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon himalayan pink salt4 teaspoons corn starch or potato starch2 teaspoons white or apple cider vinegar8 oz dark chocolate1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly crushed Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In clean bowl of a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment to beat egg…

Vegetables to stuff10 mini bell peppers4 tomatoes6 white squash Cut tops off bell peppers and tomatoes and set aside to reuse. Remove core and seeds.  Cut squash in half and core, leaving a half inch at the bottom. Arrange cored vegetables in an ovenproof baking dish. Tomato Sauce 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3 garlic…

Stuffing 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, finely diced4 celery stalks, thinly sliced10 ounces mushrooms, sliced2 cups matzah farfel1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped1 teaspoon Himalayan salt1/2 teaspoon turmeric1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth or water2 eggs, beaten In a large frypan, warm oil over medium heat and add onions. Sauté for 3 to…

2 small oranges, washed6 eggs, separated1 1/4 cup sugar1 1/4 cup ground almonds2 teaspoons orange blossom water or almond extract Preheat oven to 350 F. Line nonstick springform cake pan with removable bottom with parchment paper. Place unpeeled oranges in just enough water to cover them and boil for 1 1/2 hours or until they…

2 pounds sea bass or any firm white fish, cut into pieces with skin on 1⁄4 cup olive or avocado oil2 leeks, finely sliced2 large golden potatoes, washed and thinly sliced1 teaspoon kosher salt1⁄2 teaspoon pepper1 generous pinch of saffron, steeped in a 1⁄2 cup warm water1 teaspoon turmeric powder, or 1 inch fresh turmeric,…

1 bunch Italian parsley, washed and drained 1 bunch basil, washed and drained1 bunch cilantro, washed and drained1⁄2 cup mint leaves, washed and drained1⁄4 cup fresh dill, washed and drained 1 cup extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves1⁄2 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 jalapeño or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional1) Trim the…

7 eggs, separated1 cup sugar, divided in half1 3/4 cups ground hazelnuts8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped1 cup water2 tablespoons instant coffee granules1/2 cup avocado or safflower oil1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Chocolate Glaze4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon oil1/4 cup water Garnish1/2 cup roasted hazelnutsFresh berries, washed and dried Preheat the oven…

1 bunch basil, washed and dried6 radishes, thinly sliced2 Persian cucumbers, sliced on a diagonal 3 plum or Roma tomatoes, quartered lengthwise8 assorted mini bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 3 stalks green onions, chopped finely 1 lemon, juiced1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Arrange vegetables on a large platter or in a bowl. Dress with lemon…

Symbolic of the Paschal sacrifice, lamb features on many Seder menus. Marinating the lamb shanks with garlic and spices and cooking with dried fruits in a long slow simmer ensures a mouthwatering dish. Ingredients:4-6 lamb shanks1 large onion, sliced thinly2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds2 stalks celery, sliced thinly1 cup pitted…

2 large eggplants1/3 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon garlic powderKosher salt and pepper1/2 cup crushed walnuts1 teaspoon za’atar Tahini Sauce1/3 cup tahini1/2 lemon, juiced3 tablespoons cold water1/2 teaspoon garlic powderSalt and pepper Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the eggplant in half lengthways, leaving the green stalk for decoration. Use a sharp knife…

2 extra-large organic eggs(break eggs open and keep the largesthalf for measuring oil and water)2 eggshells olive oil1 eggshell water1 eggshell orange blossom water (or plainwater)Juice of one lemonA big pinch of kosher salt½ teaspoon baking powder400g all-purpose flour (approximately 3 cups) Almibar (Syrup)2 cups sugar1 cup waterI lemon, cut in quarters8 tablespoons honeyPeel of…

Date Filling2 cups pitted dates1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons water1/4 cup crushed walnuts In a frying pan, over very low heat, combine dates and olive oil. Stir for 5 minutes until the date mixture is soft. Add water and walnuts and stir until it becomes a smooth paste.  Set aside to cool. Garnish3 eggs1 tablespoon…

Recipe 1 cup cilantro leaves1 cup parsley leaves4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 2 tsp aleppo pepper or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp kosher salt½ tsp sweet paprika½ cup extra virgin olive oilCombine all the ingredients, except for olive oil, in food processor until finely chopped. Slowly pour…

Saffron strands1/2 cup hot water3 cups Basmati rice4 tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons kosher salt2 cups shredded carrotsAvocado or vegetable oil for frying1 onion, finely diced1/3 cup sliced almonds1/3 cup raw pistachios1/3 cup barberries1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup candied orange peel Place a pinch of saffron strands in a bowl and cover with hot water., then…

Recipe 1 large onion, finely diced 8 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 large carrots small dice1 cup frozen peas  10-12 large eggs 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, or cilantro finely chopped 1 tablespoon turmeric2 tablespoons chicken consommé  Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Squeeze of lemon,…

1 pound ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 medium onion, grated2 teaspoons baharat spice1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepperFor the dough1 cup farina1 cup semolina1/4 pound ground beef1 cup warm water1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper In a large bowl, combine one pound ground beef, Italian parsley, grated onion, baharat, salt and pepper. Set…

2 pounds sea bass, or any white fish1/4 cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped finely 1 fennel, thinly shaved 1 teaspoon salt1 generous pinch of saffron, placed into a 1/2 cup warm water1 teaspoon turmeric1/2 cup white wine1/2 preserved lemon, chopped finely Or juice of one lemon and 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon capers1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped1…

Rachel’s Dafina 1 16 ounce bag garbanzo beans,soaked overnight1 whole head of garlic, unpeeled withtop cut off2 pounds boneless cheek meat (anyfatty meat will work)3-4 marrow bones (optional)12 small red potatoes, washed2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & halved1 large onion, peeled and halved2 pitted dates1 tablespoon honeySalt and pepperOlive oilWater1 dozen eggs, rinsed Assemble: In…