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…

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…