4 cups golden delicious apples cubed(approx.4 medium apples)2 cups sugar2/3 cup oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoon vanilla2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups flour2 cups chopped walnutsPreheat oven at 350FPeel and cut apples into medium cubes, toss with sugar in a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes.Using a whisk beat eggs, oil and vanilla until…
12 sun-dried tomatoes 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 medium eggplants, sliced in 1/2” inch roundsmedium zucchini or white squash, cut on a diagonalExtra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Garlic powderKosher saltFresh ground black pepper Soak sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes, then toss in olive oil & sprinkle with oregano. Sauté onion until caramelized. Salt the…
6 cloves garlic, crushed1 red pepper, sliced 2 jalapeños, whole2 tomatoes, sliced1 14 ounce can tomato sauce2 tablespoons harissa1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cuminSalt & fresh ground black pepper Sauté red pepper, jalapeños, garlic and spices. Add tomatoes, sauté another 2 minutes Add tomato sauce, harissa and salt and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add fish and…
16 ounces semi sweet chocolate 3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1/4 cup cocoa powder Preheat oven to 325°F. In a microwave proof bowl, melt chocolate with oil or vegan butter in the microwave for 1 minute.Remove…
Sephardic Spice Girls tips for a perfect flavorful tender steak: Bring the steak to room temperature before grilling. Rib-eye is our favorite cut and a cut of 1 1/2 to 2 inches thickness is ideal. An hour or two before you grill, generously sprinkle both sides of the steak with kosher salt, allowing the salt…
8 boneless chicken thighs(or breasts)2 tablespoons of Za’atar 2 tablespoons olive oilPlace chicken ,Za’atar and olive oil in a freezer bag and combine. Set aside and make the sauce. SauceOne small onion thinly sliced One fennel bulb thinly sliced1 can sliced green olives, drained and rinsed. 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup olive oil1 cup white wineJuice of one…
Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small can roasted green chili peppers, diced 1 clove garlic, grated 1/2 small preserved lemon, skin and pulp chopped 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice Salt and pepper In a serving bowl, place tomatoes, green…
Tahini Brownies 1/2 cup almond flour1/4 cup cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom (optional)2 eggs1 cup House of Halvah tahini1/2 cup sugar or maple syrup1 tsp vanilla1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F,Mix all the dry ingredients together, then set aside.Whisk eggs, tahini, maple syrup and vanilla and…
One of my favorite recipes is this Spectacular Summer Semolina Cake, a great way to incorporate the flavor of peaches (and to use up all the ripe peaches in my home). Spectacular Semolina Summer Cake with Pure Peach Syrup Recipe 2 cups semolina¾ cup all purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind6…
Rachel and I have been inspired to become mixologists and make Gazoz for our social gatherings, only we add a bit of liquor to add to the fun! When we went back to visit Israel in September 1973, everything was different from what I knew of life in Sydney, Australia. The change from the soft…
2 pound turkey breast, washed and dried1 large onion, cut into wedgesTwo peaches cut into wedges2 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch chunks1/3 cup avocado or canola oil1 tablespoon Silan or honey1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425°F.Place turkey breast skin side up in…
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…
The spices that are featured in this Thai vegetable curry—turmeric, cumin, paprika, cinnamon and ginger—are common to the Sephardic kitchen. Thai Vegetable Curry 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 yellow onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 4 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon…
Tortilla Española Recipe Caramelize 2 thinly sliced onions, then set aside. Thinly slice 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes and fry till golden. Place on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Beat 8 eggs with a whisk, then add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Line a springform cake pan with parchment paper. Layer half…
Ouzo Fish 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 fennel, thinly chopped 1 14 ounce can of chopped tomatoes 2 lemons, juiced 2 dried bay leaf 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons capers, 1/4 cup ouzo or 1/2 cup white wine 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Kosher salt and pepper to taste In…
Fresh figs are a deliciously romantic addition to desserts, cheese boards, tarts and salads. Fig Salad Recipe 10 cups organic mixed baby greens 1 small purple onion, finely sliced 10 ripe figs, cut in half 6 small radishes, finely sliced 1 cup candied pecans 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) Dressing 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive…
We were inspired to take our grandmother’s baba ghanoush recipe and give it a flavor makeover. Modern Eggplant Recipe 2 medium eggplants, rinsed and dried 1 large red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Silan 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped coarsely 1 cup cilantro or Italian parsley, finely chopped Pierce…
Herbaceous Green Sauce: 1 bunch Italian parsley1 bunch basil1 bunch cilantro½ cup mint leaves¼ cup fresh dill1 cup olive oil3 garlic cloves½ cup lemon juice1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 jalapeño, optionalor1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional Wash all the herbs well and drain. Cut the stems off the herbs. Place all the ingredients in…
Slowly caramelize a large sliced onion in 1/4 cup olive oil. Salt and Broil liver in oven for 5 min to get excess blood out. Once your onions are golden and nicely caramelized add small pieces of potatoes and pieces of liver. Add a Tablespoon of cumin a teaspoon of paprika and a tablespoon chicken…
Old Traditions for New Beginnings Based on Poopa Dweck’s recipe from Aromas of Aleppo. 3 tablespoons fresh yeast or 4 packages active dry yeast 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water 8 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup anise seeds 1 teaspoon finely crushed mahlab (sour cherry pit can purchase on Amazon), optional 1…
Sheet Pan Chicken 1 chicken, cut up in pieces 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 fennel, thinly sliced 5 small golden potatoes, thinly sliced (use a handheld mandolin) season potatoes,fennel and onion with salt pepper and olive oil. Sprinkle chicken with turmeric, garlic powder, salt & pepper, herb de Provence. Add chopped up preserved lemon Drizzle…
