Baklava Recipe

Baklava Recipe

Syrup: 1 cup honey, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 2 pieces lemon peel Filling: 1 cup almonds, 1 cup pistachios, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup toasted sesame seeds, 2 tsp cinnamon Dough: 1 box frozen phyllo dough, ½ cup avocado oil for brushing Garnish: ¼ cup chopped pistachios Preheat oven to 400°F & grease…

SIMANIM SOUP RECIPE

SIMANIM SOUP RECIPE

Sopa de Roshashana Meat: 12 3-4 lb cheek meat ¼ cup olive oil One large onion finely diced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt ½ tsp white pepper Pinch of saffron (optional) 1 cup water Soup: ¼ cup olive oil 4 leeks, washed thoroughly and sliced thinly 1 bunch Swiss Chard, with stem removed and…

Honey Cake

Honey Cake

6 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar. One cup avocado oil One cup honey 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbs baking powder. 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt. 1 tbs ground cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cloves 1 cup Earl…

Chicken Tagine

Chicken Tagine

1 medium chicken, cut into 8 pieces or 8 chicken thighs 1 generous pinch of saffron soaked for 10 minutes in 1 cup of warm Ingredients for Chicken water Marinade Pulp of 1 large preserved lemon, reserve lemon skin for tagine 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 2 large garlic…

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCE

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCE

10-12 small quinces 1 lemon, sliced 3-4 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon Cinnamon stick or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) 6cloves (optional, to taste) Juice of a small lemon Wash quinces well, peel, core and cut into slices or cubes Place in large bowl with cold water and 1 lemon cut into…

Meat Burekas

Meat Burekas

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) 2 tsp paprika 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1 package puff pastry squares,…

Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana

1/4 cup olive oil 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning. 1 large onion, finely chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced 10 oz heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 11/2 cups Arborio rice Salt and pepper, to taste Pinch of saffron, steeped in 1/4 cup warm water 3 1/2 cups…

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad

10 oz heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Persian cucumbers, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 small purple onion, finely diced 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons, juiced 1 teaspoon kosher salt Place tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onion and parsley in a bowl. Just before…

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…