HARIRA MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP

HARIRA MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP

INGREDIENTS1/4 cup olive oil2 large onions, chopped2 teaspoons ground turmeric1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon harissa paste or 1 teaspoon red chile flakes4 celery stalks, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and chopped1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced4 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced1 large Yukon gold potato, diced2 large…

Cod Fishcakes

Cod Fishcakes

1 1/2 lbs fresh cod (or other firm white fish), cut into chunks 1 large carrot, chopped in chunks 1 medium onion, chopped in chunks 1 large Yukon gold potato 1 small bunch Italian parsley 1 small bunch cilantro Juice of half a lemon 1 large egg 1/3 cup potato starch 1 tsp salt 1/2…

Citrus and Fennel Salad

Citrus and Fennel Salad

1 pink grapefruit, sliced.1 blood orange, sliced2 tangerines, sliced2 Persian cucumbers, sliced diagonally1 fennel, shaved in a mandolin2 green scallions, sliced diagonallyFuzzy green fennel tops1 tsp sumac1/2 tsp black pepper1 tsp sea saltGenerous drizzle extra-virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lemon Arrange the citrus around the edges of a large plate. Layer the cucumbers in the…

Kubbah Hamusta

Kubbah Hamusta

For the dough 2 cups semolina or farina 1/4 lb ground beef 1 cup warm water 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3/4 lb ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley 1 small onion, grated 2 tsp baharat spice 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper In a large bowl, combine the semolina,…

Crispy Saffron Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Crispy Saffron Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

1 large onion, diced6 golden potatoes, washed and cubed2 medium white sweet potatoes, washed and cubed (optional)1 chicken, cut into 8-10 pieces1 head of garlic, top chopped off2 tablespoons herbes de Provence1 bottle beer1 large pinch saffron1 cup warm waterOlive oilSalt and pepper, top taste Preheat oven to 425°F.Place saffron in the warm water and…

Almond Cake Recipe

Almond Cake Recipe

4 large eggs, room temperature 
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup avocado oil1 tsp vanilla extract 
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 cup roasted, sliced almonds, divided1/3 cup roasted, unsalted pistachios1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 finely chopped dried apricotsConfectioners sugar to sprinkle on top Preheat oven to 350°F.Line a springform cake pan…

Pastelle (Moroccan Potato Pie)

Pastelle (Moroccan Potato Pie)

Meat2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 lb ground beef1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon white pepper1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1 bay leaf1 cup water1 lemon, juiced½ cup chopped Italian parsley4 large eggs, boiled, peeled and sliced (optional) Mashed Potatoes2 tablespoons kosher salt for water to boil potatoes10-12 large golden or russet potatoes, peeled1…

Lemon Meringue Loaf Cake

Lemon Meringue Loaf Cake

3 ¾ sticks unsalted butter or vegan butter, room temperature2 cups sugar1 tsp vanilla extractZest of 3 lemons (I used 2 lemons and 1 lime)8 large eggs, room temperature2 2/3 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder Grease 2 9×5 loaf pans with butter or spray.Preheat the oven to 350°F.In a large bowl, use a…

Chicken Aruk Recipe

Chicken Aruk Recipe

3 russet potatoes
1 large yellow onion, finely diced1 lb ground chicken breast 
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup flour or potato starch 
1 cup green scallions, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper 
Vegetable oil, for fryingCarrots, for frying In a pot,…

Rachel’s Avgolemono

Rachel’s Avgolemono

2-3 pound whole chicken, washed and patted dry12 cups filtered water1 large yellow onion, finely chopped3 celery stalks with leaves, finely chopped10 saffron threads1 cup white rice, rinsed and drained2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons chicken consommé powder3 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup chopped Italian parsleyExtra virgin olive oilFlaky salt…

Savory Galettes Recipe

Savory Galettes Recipe

4 cups bread flour1 egg2 tablespoons sugar3/4 cup avocado oil1/2 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon fennel seed1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 packet baking powder (a little less then a tablespoon)1/2 cup water1/2 cup white wine(You can replace white wine with sparking water)🪬In a stand mixer, add all the ingredients into the bowl and mix until the dough comes…

Warm Quinoa Salad

Warm Quinoa Salad

Sesame Ginger Dressing: 1/3 cup sesame oil  1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ginger powder  Salt and pepper, to taste  Whisk ingredients together. For the Salad:  3 cups cooked quinoa 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1″ cubes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1…

Mushroom Tartlets 

Mushroom Tartlets 

1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed  3/4 cup avocado oil, for sautéing  2 lb mix of portobello, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced  Trader Joe’s Mushroom Umami Seasoning Blend, or soy sauce Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp potato starch 1 egg, beaten   Preheat oven to 425°F.  In a skillet, warm 1/4 cup of oil over…

Aruk—Iraqi Style Latkes

Aruk—Iraqi Style Latkes

3 russet potatoes
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons flour or potato starch 
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 ground black pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil for frying 1. Boil potatoes…

Sephardic Burmuelos

Sephardic Burmuelos

1 teaspoon active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugarPinch of salt1 egg2 cups warm water3 cups all purpose flourCanola or vegetable oil, for fryingBaby carrots, for frying In a large bowl, mix ½ cup of water with the yeast and sugar. Allow the yeast to bloom. When yeast is foamy, use a wooden spoon to mix in…

Keftes De Carne

Keftes De Carne

Meat PattiesVegetable oil, for frying1 medium carrot, for frying2 pounds ground beef3 large eggs1/4 cup matzah meal or potato starch1/4 cup finely chopped parsley2 tsp saltPepper, to taste1 cup flour2 large eggs, beaten In a large bowl, gently combine the meat, eggs, matzah meal, parsley, salt and pepper. Do not overmix. Shape the meat mixture…

Semolina Kubbah

Semolina Kubbah

Ruby Red Kubbah For the filling1 pound ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1 medium onion, grated2 teaspoons baharat1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper For the dough1 cup farina1 cup semolina1 cup warm water1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Sweet and Sour Beet Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, diced8 stalks celery, chopped8 medium…

Kakis Tunisien Recipe

Kakis Tunisien Recipe

4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sea salt1/2 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 sachet of active dry yeast1 cup water2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons fennel seeds Preheat oven to 350°FSift the flour into a large bowl, then make a well in the middle of the flour.Add the salt, oil, yeast, water, sesame seeds and fennel…

Roasted butternut squash soup

Roasted butternut squash soup

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed1 Tbsp baharat spice or ground cinnamon1 tsp sweet paprika2 tsp brown sugar1 tsp granulated garlic powder1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or ground black pepper2 Tbsp avocado oil3 leeks, finely sliced1 large apple, cubed2 tsp ground cinnamon3 bay leaves1 Tbsp consommé powder dissolved into 2 cups…

Sticky Date Pudding Cake

Sticky Date Pudding Cake

Caramel Sauce 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup coconut cream (only the cream, no liquid) 1/4 cup vegan butter, at room temperature 1 Tbsp vanilla extract Pinch salt In a small saucepan, warm the sugar, cream, butter, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and…