Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower

1 head of cauliflower, washed Kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup tehina 1/4 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp za’atar 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to 400°F Place cauliflower in a large bowl, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Pour boiling water over the cauliflower until it is completely submerged. After…

Israeli Lentil Salad

Israeli Lentil Salad

Dressing Juice of two lemons 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey 1 tsp sumac Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all the ingredients. 2 cups cooked brown lentils. 1 small purple onion, finely chopped Four stalks of green onion, finely chopped…

Spicy Tuna Sauce

Spicy Tuna Sauce

Spicy Tuna Sauce 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 5oz cans of tuna in oil 16oz can tomato paste 8 oz of water 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped 1 tablespoon capers, chopped 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Red…

COD BROCHETTES

COD BROCHETTES

2 lb fresh cod, cut to 3 inch cubes Kosher salt Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons chili oil or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon sweet paprika Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fish on a plate…

Green Rissoles

Green Rissoles

Avocado oil, for frying 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, finely chopped 5 oz kale 5 oz baby spinach 1 bunch Italian parsley 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup potato starch 1/2 cup gluten free panko Salt & pepper 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp granulated…

Forest Herb Salad

Forest Herb Salad

Bright, earthy and deeply refreshing, this salad brings together the forest-like aroma of fresh herbs with a sweet and nutty crunch. 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 bunch fresh mint, roughly chopped 1 small bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds…

Arrow Con Pollo

Arrow Con Pollo

1 pinch of saffron in 1 cup of boiling water Allow to sit for a few minutes until water turns a deep amber 1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium leeks, chopped or 1 large onion, chopped 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed 4 celery sticks, with leaves, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1 red bell…

Meatballs and Artichoke

Meatballs and Artichoke

Meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp chili oil 1 egg 1 medium onion, finely grated 1 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 cup potato starch In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Set aside. 1/4…

Omelette Maakouda Tortilla

Omelette Maakouda Tortilla

1 large onion, finely diced8 large Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered1 dozen eggs1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped1 tablespoon turmeric 2tablespoons consommé (optional)Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Squeeze of lemon, for serving Boil potatoes and coarsely mash, leaving a few chunks. Preheat oven to 400 F.Sauté onions…

Preserved Lemons

Preserved Lemons

12 lemons, washed and dried 
1 cup kosher salt Remove the stem of the lemon. Quarter the lemon lengthwise, with two cuts three-quarters of the way. Make sure that the lemon stays intact.
Stuff all sides of the lemon with a generous amount of salt and squeeze lemon closed. 
Place lemon inside a glass jar with…

Burrata Caprese Salad

Burrata Caprese Salad

1 lb tricolor cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise1 small red onion, thinly sliced1 bunch basil, torn1 ball burrata cheese1/4 cup olive oil1 lemon, juicedSalt and pepper, to tasteGenerous drizzle of balsamic glaze Arrange cherry tomatoes, purple onion and basil around the edges of a shallow bowl. Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and…

Peach Tarts

Peach Tarts

Yields 12-18 tarts (depending on size of the squares) 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted and cut into squares 2-3 ripe peaches, diced 1/3 cup blueberries 1/3 cup raspberries 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cardamom Pinch of salt 1 tsp fresh lemon…

Okra & Butternut Stew

Okra & Butternut Stew

2 Tbsp avocado oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
6 large garlic cloves, minced
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
2 cups butternut squash,
peeled and diced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 cube chicken consommé
4 tbsp sugar
2 lemons, juiced
1 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
2 cups water
Salt and pepper 
1 package frozen okra In a large pot, warm oil over medium heat, then add…

Grilled Pargiyot 

Grilled Pargiyot 

3 pounds boneless chicken thighs Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp sweet paprika  1 Tbsp cumin  1 tsp sumac  1 tsp Aleppo pepper 1 tsp kosher salt  3 large garlic cloves, grated  1 large juicy lemon, juiced  In a small bowl, combine the oil and all the spices and whisk until smooth. Add the…

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Bourbon Sauce 4 ounces unsalted butter1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons bourbon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt In medium pot, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.Add brown sugar, stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes.Stir in cream, bourbon, vanilla and salt, then continue stirring.After mixture has bubbled and tripled in size, remove…

Seven Heaven Bread

Seven Heaven Bread

2 1/2 cups lukewarm water2 tsp active dry yeast1 tbsp sugar8 cups bread flour1 cup sugar1 tsp salt4 eggs¼ cup honey3/8 cup avocado oil1 egg, divided, for egg wash 1. Preheat oven to 380°F.2. Combine the yeast, water, and tablespoon of sugar in a bowl, then cover with a towel and set aside to proof…

Basque Cheesecake Recipe

Basque Cheesecake Recipe

4 8oz packs cream cheese1 cup castor sugar6 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp kosher salt1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/3 cup all purpose flour Preheat oven to 425°F.Press two slightly overlapping pieces of scrunched parchment paper into a 10’ springform pan.Beat the cream cheese on medium speed for three…