Best Passover Brisket

Best Passover Brisket

14lb brisket or shoulder roast 2 large purple onions, cut into wedges 2 cups chicken consommé or water 8 large cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tsp sweet paprika 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup organic Silan (date syrup) 1/4 cup tomato…

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

3 grafitti eggplant or one large purple eggplant, chopped into 1 inch dice 4 tsp kosher salt, divided 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, finely diced 10 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tbsp dried thyme or oregano 4 Roma tomatoes,…

Lamb Shank Tagine

Lamb Shank Tagine

Marinade: ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 2 Tbsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or ginger powder 8 cloves garlic, grated 1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine: 3-4 lamb shanks ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, grated ½ cup golden raisins, divided ½ cup whole pitted…

Torte Chocolate

Torte Chocolate

6 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup avocado oil 2 Tbsp coffee, cooled 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips, melted Avocado oil, for greasing Preheat the oven to 335°F. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper, then grease the sides with oil. To…

Almond Croquant

Almond Croquant

3 cups raw almonds 2 cups granulated sugar Zest of 1 large orange Olive oil, to brush on parchment paper Roast almonds at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking them halfway through. In a heavy saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. When the sugar has completely melted and is a light amber color,…

Spicy Salmon

Spicy Salmon

1 2-3 lb fillet of salmon, cut into 2” squares 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 large yellow onions, finely sliced 3 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp turmeric 2 tsp garlic powder 4 Roma or plum tomatoes, sliced into thin…

Maman’s Moroccan Fish

Maman’s Moroccan Fish

3 lbs of branzino, filleted and cut into pieces 1/4 tsp kosher salt, for salting fish 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp white pepper 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, sliced in thin strips 1 yellow…

The rustic Mushrooms Tart

The rustic Mushrooms Tart

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen Israeli savory dough or puff pastry, thawed 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 sprig rosemary 1 large egg + 1 tbsp water, beaten (for egg wash) Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven…

Biscochos Recipe

Biscochos Recipe

4 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 cups cake flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla essence Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp baking soda Toppings 1/4 cup fine sugar 2 teaspoon cinnamon Or Color sprinkles 1 egg, beaten with 1/2 tsp water Preheat oven to 350°F. In a stand…

Citrus Arugula Salad

Citrus Arugula Salad

Red wine vinaigrette dressing 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar. 1 tsp sumac 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tsp honey Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl or jar. Set aside until ready to serve the salad. 8 oz mixed baby greens 8 oz arugula 1 cup…

Sesame Brittle

Sesame Brittle

When making sesame brittle, make sure to lay out all the utensils and have the ingredients pre-measured. Working with hot sugar means having to work quickly, before it has a chance to harden. 2. The tricky part is to roll the brittle thin. We recommend using a stone countertop or a Silpat non-stick mat on…

Yemenite Lentil Soup

Yemenite Lentil Soup

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon hawaiij 3 tablespoons parve consommé powder, optional 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 stalks celery, sliced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 large Yukon gold potatoes,…

Persian Almond Love Cake

Persian Almond Love Cake

Syrup 1/3 cup honey Juice of 1 orange Slice of orange rind 1 tsp ground cardamom or cinnamon 1 tsp rose water, optional In a small pot, warm the honey, orange juice, orange rind and cardamom to a slow boil over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon to ensure ingredients are combined. When the…

Meat Chamin

Meat Chamin

1 cup Cholent bean mix, soaked overnight 1 cup pearled barley, soaked overnight 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb beef shank or chuck roast 1 lb beef neck bones 2 large onions, diced 10 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion…

Roasted Purple Cabbage

Roasted Purple Cabbage

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 whole purple cabbage, cut into wedges 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Tahini, for drizzle In a large heavy skillet, warm olive oil over medium high heat. Carefully place the cabbage wedges in the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Flip…