Recipes

4 Tbsp active dry yeast 4 1/2 cups warm water 2 Tbsp sugar 5 lbs high gluten bread flour
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp salt 3 large eggs 1¼ cup vegetable oil •In a large glass bowl, combine yeast, warm water and sugar, then cover with a towel and allow to proof for 10 minutes. •In an…

1 pound ground beef 1 small yellow onion, grated and drained of liquid 2 garlic cloves, grated 4 tablespoons potato starch 1 egg 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepperPlace all the ingredients in a large bowl, then mix to combine well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form…

2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup light olive oil or avocado oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 lemon, zested 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 lb strawberries, washed and hulled 1 tsp powdered sugar for dusting, optional Preheat oven to 375°F….

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, pale green and white parts only, thinly sliced 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 lb asparagus, stems cut in 1 inch pieces, stalks left in 3 inch pieces, kept separate 6 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp turmeric…

4 large Persian cucumbers2 green onions, finely chopped1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tbsp white horseradish2 tbsp white wine vinegar1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp sumac, for sprinkling In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, horseradish, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt to make the aioli.Spread the aioli on a large plate, then sprinkle the green…

Mexican Style Shredded Beef 3lbs boneless chuck roast or brisket 1 large purple onion, sliced 4 large garlic cloves 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 limes, juiced 1 28oz can mild red enchilada sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar, optional 1 bunch roughly chopped cilantro, divided Place onion on the bottom of crock…

You know spring is in the air when you start to see fresh corn on the cob in the markets. I’m so excited to start making grilled corn salads with herby cilantro and a creamy dressing of mayo, lime and tajin. I’m also fond of making an Israeli salad and tossing in grilled corn and…

1 dozen frozen falafel balls1 small bunch basil, roughly chopped1 small bunch mint, roughly chopped4 green onions, chopped2 cucumbers, finely diced2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1 lemon, juiced3 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp saltAmba Aioli4 tablespoons amba (pickled mango)6 tablespoons mayonnaise Preheat oven to 400°F.Place falafel balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and heat for 12…

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 Tbsp tomato paste1 tsp kosher salt½ tsp pepper2 tsp paprika1 tsp ground coriander or cumin,optional1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, with liquid2 lb fresh spinach1/3 cup water1 lemon, juiced In a large deep pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, tomato paste, salt…

Topping: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large purple onion, finely diced 1/2 tsp sugar Pinch of salt Za’atar 1 egg and 1 Tbsp honey, beaten for egg wash Warm the oil in a shallow fry pan over medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sugar…

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 cups lukewarm water2 teaspoon yeast1 teaspoons sugar¼ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons oil, plus 1/2 cup oil (avocado or vegetable)Butter, honey or Nutella, for serving Sift flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add the yeast  and sugar and slowly add water.Mix the dough by…

yields 2 dozen 12 Medjool pitted dates 2/3 cup almond butter  ½ cup almond flour 3 Tbsp cacao powder 1 ½ tsp almond extract or vanilla ½ cup tiny semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chocolate chips(melted for coating) In a bowl, soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes (skip this step if dates are…

The Shell2 pounds russet potatoes1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper, to tasteBreadcrumbs or matzo meal1 egg, beaten with a little water1/2 cup oil, for frying The Filling1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon baharat spice (equal parts cinnamon, clove, allspice, cumin and cardamom)2 tablespoons golden raisins, finely chopped1 pound ground…

2 cups matzah farfel (or crushed matzah)2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional)1/2 cup crumbled fetaPepper to tasteVegetable oil, for frying Soak matzah farfel in 1 cup warm water. After two minutes, squeeze out the water.In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and salt.Add the two cheeses and the farfel…

2 pounds celery root 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped chives Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Use a serrated knife or vegetable peeler to remove all the brown outer portions of…

Dressing :  1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil  1/3 cup apple cider vinegar  2 lemons, freshly squeezed  2 Tbsp organic date syrup  2 tsp salt  1 tsp ground black pepper Whisk all the ingredients together. Salad: 1 small head of celery 1 head fennel 1 head radicchio 3 heads Belgian endive 1 watermelon radish or…

1 purple onion1 large fennel bulb¼ cup olive oil 2 medium eggplants2 teaspoons of salt 4 large zucchinis2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon oregano 4 large Roma tomatoes1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup sundried tomatoes (optional) 1 cup boiling water2 tablespoons tomato paste¼ cup Silan2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup.1 tablespoons olive…

1/4 cup olive oil1 lb stew meat, cut in 2 inch chunks, patted dry1 large onion, diced2 purple shallots, diced4 large celery stalks, chopped6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped4 heirloom carrots, sliced3 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons sweet paprika4 tablespoons potato starch2 tablespoons chicken consommé powder1 teaspoon dried thyme3 bay leaves3 tablespoons tomato paste2…

1 4lb brisket or shoulder roast 8 large cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar  2 tsp sweet paprika  1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper 3 tsp kosher salt  1 tsp black pepper  1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil  1/4 cup organic Silan (date syrup) 1 cup chopped Italian parsley  2 medium purple onions, cut into wedges …

3 lbs sea bass (or any firm white flesh fish), filleted and cut into portions 1/4 tsp salt, for salting fish 2 medium eggplants  1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 leeks, thinly chopped 1 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper 1 14oz can cherry tomatoes or…

3 tablespoons olive oil2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and sliced1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and diced4 stalks celery, chopped2 medium turnips, peeled and diced2-3 large potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock2Tablespoons chicken consommé (optional)Salt and white pepper, to…