Recipes

1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 425°F. Place florets in a large bowl and cover with boiling water, then set aside for 5 minutes. In…

1 1/2 pounds challah dough 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2/3 cup Boursin cheese or cream cheese 4 Tbsp za’atar, divided 1 cup freshly grated Gouda cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a round pie dish. In a large skillet, warm 1/4…

Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 22-3 pounds sea bass, halibut or salmon fillets 1/3 cup olive oil 1 large leek (or onion), thinly sliced 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced into long thin strips 4 large garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped 1 large handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1-2 carrots, sliced into thin strips…

1 large butternut squash, cut into thin 2″ wedges 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 8 oz. petite carrots, cut in half 2 medium turnips 2 onions, cut into wedges 1 leek, cut into thin rounds 8 large garlic cloves 8 Campari tomatoes, halved 6 sprigs fresh thyme 10 leaves fresh sage 2 Tbsp…

1/4 cup olive oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped 114 ounce can of tomato sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup water 1 large lemon, juiced Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender. Add the tomato sauce,…

1 whole chicken, washed and patted dry 2 cups basmati or jasmine rice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 tomatoes, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ginger powder 4 Tbsp…

Stuffed Onions Tomato Broth 1 3/4 cup boiling water 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp Silan 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup lemon juice In a large measuring cup, dissolve the tomato paste, sugar, and salt in the boiling water. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine well. Set aside. 3 large white onions, peeled…

1 large onion, finely diced 8 large Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 dozen eggs 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 Tbsp turmeric 2 Tbsp consommé (optional) Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Squeeze of lemon, for serving Boil potatoes and coarsely mash, leaving a few chunks….

7 egg whites 5 egg yolks 11/2 cups sugar, divided 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 Tbsp orange or lemon zest 3/4 cup of orange juice or water 2 1/4 cups plain flour 3 Tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the bottom and sides of…

SERVES 4 TO 6 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES 1⁄2 chicken (11⁄2 to 2 pounds), cut into pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp neutral oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1⁄2 tsp paprika 1⁄8 tsp ground turmeric 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup tomato paste 5 medium Roma tomatoes (1…

Moroccan Rosh Hashanah Couscous with T’fayaServes 8 Couscous 1 17oz box couscous, medium-grain (Not instant, if possible. Rivoire & Carret is the best.) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth (more might be needed) Place couscous in a large container that has a tight lid. Drizzle with olive…

13-4 lb chicken, cut into eight pieces. 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp sweet paprika. 1 tbsp turmeric. 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 large yellow onion, cut in wedges 1 lb rainbow, baby potatoes 2 large celery…

3 cups leeks, chopped 1 cup mashed potato 3 eggs 2 teaspoons consommé (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon White pepper 1 tablespoon matzah meal or potato starch Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying Wash and clean leeks thoroughly. Chop leeks (I use food processor with slicing blade) Cook leeks in boiling salted water. Drain…

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…

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…

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…

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…

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato puree 1 small Trader Joe’s can fire-roasted green peppers or jalapeños, diced 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp sweet paprika Warm the oil in a heavy pot over low…

Ingredients 1 cup neutral oil ½ cup sugar 2 packets vanilla sugar (or 2 tsp vanilla extract) 3 eggs 4 Tbsp sesame seeds ¼ cup fennel seeds ¼ cup arak ¼ cup water (instead of ½ cup, since arak replaces the rest) Pinch of salt 6-8 cups, preferably cake flour or AP 2 TBSP baking…

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,…