Recipes

For the crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing For the filling: 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon zest4 large eggs, at room temperature Fruit topping: 1/2 cup…

KARNABIT FRITA (Turkish Fried Cauliflower ) 1 large head cauliflower For coating: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs, lightly beaten For sauce:1/4 cup olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 stalks of celery, sliced1 cup tomato sauce1 cup water or vegetable stockJuice of 2 lemonsSalt, to tastePepper, to tasteRinse and trim cauliflower. Soak in boiling salted water for…

Recipe Stuffing 1lb dried chickpeas 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 onions, finely diced 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin  Salt and pepper Wash the chickpeas and soak overnight in lightly salted water. Place chickpeas and soaking water in a large saucepan. Cover with more water and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat…

Recipe Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Sprinkle kosher salt on the eggplant, place in a colander and allow to drain for an hour. Place on a baking tray and roast at 400F until golden brown. Chop tomato 🍅 and parsley 🌿 and just before serving sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, juice of 1…

Marmalade recipe 2 pounds organic oranges (about 8 small oranges)5 cups granulated sugar1 cup water STEP 1:Remove all stickers and stems and wash the fruit.Fill a large bowl with water and add 3 tablespoons of white or apple cider vinegar. Add oranges and let soak for 15 minutes.Drain and dry oranges, then using a very…

Based on: Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed 4 cups vegetable broth1 cup hot water with a big pinch of saffron4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,divided1 14oz can artichoke hearts, drainedand cut into quarters1 large leek, trimmed and thinly sliced8 asparagus stalks, cut into one inchpieces1 ½ cups arborio rice1 teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground black…

1 16oz package frozen large puff pastry squares or 2 sheets Pepperidge Farms frozen puff pastry2 large eggs2 cups crumbled fetaBlack and white sesame seeds for garnish Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a bowl, beat one egg and feta until smooth and well combined. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place puff…

Recipe (Makes 4-6 loaves)4 tablespoons active dry yeast5 cups warm water3 tablespoons sugar5 lbs high gluten bread flour, moreas needed3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons salt4 eggs1/3 cup honey1¼ cup vegetable oil1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) Instructions Combine dry yeast, warm water and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a glass bowl. Cover with a towel and…

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…