Sponge Cake

Sponge Cake

7 egg whites 5 egg yolks 11/2 cups sugar, divided 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 Tbsp orange or lemon zest 3/4 cup of orange juice or water 2 1/4 cups plain flour 3 Tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the bottom and sides of…

TOMATO & CHICKEN RICE SOUP

TOMATO & CHICKEN RICE SOUP

SERVES 4 TO 6 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES 1⁄2 chicken (11⁄2 to 2 pounds), cut into pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp neutral oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1⁄2 tsp paprika 1⁄8 tsp ground turmeric 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup tomato paste 5 medium Roma tomatoes (1…

Moroccan Couscous

Moroccan Couscous

Moroccan Rosh Hashanah Couscous with T’fayaServes 8 Couscous 1 17oz box couscous, medium-grain (Not instant, if possible. Rivoire & Carret is the best.) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth (more might be needed) Place couscous in a large container that has a tight lid. Drizzle with olive…

Rustic Roast Chicken

Rustic Roast Chicken

13-4 lb chicken, cut into eight pieces. 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp sweet paprika. 1 tbsp turmeric. 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 large yellow onion, cut in wedges 1 lb rainbow, baby potatoes 2 large celery…

Keftes De Prassa

Keftes De Prassa

3 cups leeks, chopped 1 cup mashed potato 3 eggs 2 teaspoons consommé (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon White pepper 1 tablespoon matzah meal or potato starch Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying Wash and clean leeks thoroughly. Chop leeks (I use food processor with slicing blade) Cook leeks in boiling salted water. Drain…

Baklava Recipe

Baklava Recipe

Syrup: 1 cup honey, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 2 pieces lemon peel Filling: 1 cup almonds, 1 cup pistachios, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup toasted sesame seeds, 2 tsp cinnamon Dough: 1 box frozen phyllo dough, ½ cup avocado oil for brushing Garnish: ¼ cup chopped pistachios Preheat oven to 400°F & grease…

SIMANIM SOUP RECIPE

SIMANIM SOUP RECIPE

Sopa de Roshashana Meat: 12 3-4 lb cheek meat ¼ cup olive oil One large onion finely diced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt ½ tsp white pepper Pinch of saffron (optional) 1 cup water Soup: ¼ cup olive oil 4 leeks, washed thoroughly and sliced thinly 1 bunch Swiss Chard, with stem removed and…

Honey Cake

Honey Cake

6 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar. One cup avocado oil One cup honey 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbs baking powder. 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt. 1 tbs ground cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cloves 1 cup Earl…

Chicken Tagine

Chicken Tagine

1 medium chicken, cut into 8 pieces or 8 chicken thighs 1 generous pinch of saffron soaked for 10 minutes in 1 cup of warm Ingredients for Chicken water Marinade Pulp of 1 large preserved lemon, reserve lemon skin for tagine 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 2 large garlic…

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCE

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCE

10-12 small quinces 1 lemon, sliced 3-4 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon Cinnamon stick or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) 6cloves (optional, to taste) Juice of a small lemon Wash quinces well, peel, core and cut into slices or cubes Place in large bowl with cold water and 1 lemon cut into…

Meat Burekas

Meat Burekas

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) 2 tsp paprika 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1 package puff pastry squares,…

Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana

1/4 cup olive oil 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning. 1 large onion, finely chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced 10 oz heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 11/2 cups Arborio rice Salt and pepper, to taste Pinch of saffron, steeped in 1/4 cup warm water 3 1/2 cups…

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad

10 oz heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Persian cucumbers, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 small purple onion, finely diced 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons, juiced 1 teaspoon kosher salt Place tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onion and parsley in a bowl. Just before…

Pavlova

Pavlova

8 egg whites, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons white vinegar Preheat oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg whites at slow speed, until frothy. Gradually pour the sugar with the mixer at a slow speed. Add the…

Sephardic Eggplant Salad

Sephardic Eggplant Salad

2 medium eggplants, chopped in a 1 inch dice Kosher salt Avocado oil, for frying 1 large onion, finely chopped 6 Roma tomatoes, diced 6 garlic cloves Salt & pepper, to taste 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey Italian parsley, for garnish Salt eggplant, then place in a colander. Allow to…

Kale & Roasted Garbanzo Salad

Kale & Roasted Garbanzo Salad

Dressing Juice of one lemon 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Whisk all the ingredients together. 1 14oz can garbanzos 1 10oz bag kale 1 large avocado, diced 3 green onions, finely chopped 1/3 cup pine nuts Freshly grated Parmesan Preheat oven to…

Arroz con leche recipe

Arroz con leche recipe

1 cup Aborio or other short grain rice 1 cup water 2-4 slices of lemon rind 2 star anise or 1 cinnamon stick 4 cups whole milk 1/4 cup sugar (or more for sweeter pudding) Pinch of salt Cinnamon for sprinkling In a medium saucepan, cook the rice over medium high heat, until all the…