Sponge Cake

Sponge Cake

7 egg whites5 egg yolks1 1/2 cups sugar, divided1/4 tsp cream of tartar1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup vegetable oil1 Tbsp orange or lemon zest3/4 cup of orange juice or water2 1/4 cups plain flour3 Tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 325°F.  Grease the bottom and sides of  the tube pan. Do not grease the middle tube….

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCES

MEMBRILLO-CANDIED QUINCES

10-12 small quinces 1 lemon, sliced 3-4 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon Cinnamon stick or 2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) 6 cloves (optional, to taste) 2 star anise (optional, to taste) Juice of a small lemon Wash quinces well, cut into slices, leaving skin on. Place in large bowl with cold water…

Moroccan Fish Balls

Moroccan Fish Balls

🐠Fish5 pounds white fish (salmon or combine 1/2 salmon 1/2 white fish)5 slices of lox(optional)One onion6 cloves garlic3 eggs1 teaspoon mace (optional)1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon White pepper1/4cup lemon juice1/2 cup matzah meal1/2 cup finely minced parsley 🍅For poaching4oz can of tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt 🍋🍅Sauce1/4 cup olive oil1 onion finely chopped4 minced garlic cloves.1 red…

Caramelized Date Brisket

Caramelized Date Brisket

Marinade1/4 cup brown sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 tsp ground black pepper2 tsp granulated garlic powder2 tsp paprika1 tsp sumac1 tsp cinnamon1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup water Mix the sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, sumac, cinnamon and olive oil into a paste. Add water and stir until the paste has a uniform consistency….

Okra With Roasted Tomatoes

Okra With Roasted Tomatoes

Okra season in Southern California comes from midsummer until October. (Luckily, frozen baby okra is available all year long.) The key to success is selecting smaller size okras that have less moisture content and fewer seeds. 1 pound fresh okra or 1 bag frozen baby okra, defrosted2 14oz cans cherry tomatoes2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1…

CHALLAH

CHALLAH

4 Tbsp active dry yeast4 1/2 cups warm water2 Tbsp sugar5 lbs high gluten bread flour1/2 cup sugar2 Tbsp salt3 large eggs1/4 cup honey1¼ cup vegetable oilEgg Wash1 egg and 1 Tbsp honey, beaten Combine yeast, warm water and sugar in a glass bowl. Cover with a towel and set aside to proof for 10…

STREUSEL APPLE CAKE

STREUSEL APPLE CAKE

Streusel½ cup melted vegan butter1 cup firmly packed brown sugar½ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cinnamon½ teaspoon cardamom (optional)1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped into cubes1 cup roughly chopped walnuts Melt butter in microwave for 20 seconds.Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom and melted butter. Then mix in apple and walnuts until well combined.Set aside. 5…

Tamarind Chicken

Tamarind Chicken

Spice Rub1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp paprika½ tsp cumin½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper 8-10 pieces of chicken, thighs and drumsticks, patted dry2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil4 onions, peeled and quartered6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp consommé1 cup water  2 Tbsp tomato purée2 Tbsp tamarind2 Tbsp…

MOROCCAN ORANGE AND CURED OLIVE SALAD

MOROCCAN ORANGE AND CURED OLIVE SALAD

Dressing2 limes, juiced2 tablespoon fruity extravirgin olive oil1 teaspoon sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon cumin or cumin seeds1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup chopped cilantro In a bowl, whisk the lime juice and olive oil, then add paprika, cumin,cayenne and salt.Set aside. 3 medium oranges, chilled in therefrigerator1/2 cup oil-cured dried black olives Peel oranges….

Cheese Sambusak Recipe

Cheese Sambusak Recipe

Dough2 packets active dry yeast1 tsp sugar1 tsp kosher salt2 cups warm water, divided7 cups all purpose flour, sifted1 cup avocado or vegetable oil1 tsp fennel or nigella seeds Filling1 1/2 cups shredded Muenster cheese1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheesePinch of pepperPinch of salt3 eggs, beaten1 egg, for egg washSesame seeds, for garnish In a…

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

Dressing1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegarSalt and pepper1/4 tsp of Aleppo pepper3 medium cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch8 radishes, thinly sliced1/2 cup finely chopped chives2 Tbsp black sesame seeds  Arrange radishes in a single layer on a serving plate. Pile the cucumbers on top of the radishes. Sprinkle the chives in the center…

Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes

Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes

6oz bittersweet chocolate4 oz butter or avocado oil3 large eggs1/4 cup sugar¼ cup flour or two tablespoons potato starch1 tsp vanilla extract½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp Instant coffee or espresso powder optional Preheat oven to 400°F.  Generously butter and dust 6 (4 oz) ramekins with cocoa powder or sugar; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl,…

Chocolate Kanafe Cups

Chocolate Kanafe Cups

1 cup kataifi pastry1/4 cup tahini2 tbsp maple syrup12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons avocado oil Line a cupcake sheet with paper cupcake holders.Toast shredded kataifi in a dry pan over low heat.In a small bowl, blend the tahini with the maple syrup, then add the toasted kataifi. Set aside.In a glass bowl, melt the…

Lentil Soup Recipe

Lentil Soup Recipe

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped to a fine dice6 stalks celery, chopped to a fine dice2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped to a fine dice2 medium yellow carrots, peeled and chopped to a fine dice1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped to a fine dice2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and…

Poisson en papillote

Poisson en papillote

This recipe is for one portion of fish. Multiply the amount needed for each portion.  1 12”x16” piece of parchment paper1 6oz seabass filet1 large gold potato, thinly sliced on a mandolin6 thin asparagus spears1 roma tomato, cut into wedges1 garlic clove, minced2 tsp of olive oil, dividedSalt and pepper, to taste6 Kalamata olives, pittedA…

Summer Corn Salad

Summer Corn Salad

Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp sriracha or hot sauce1 tsp granulated garlic powder1 tsp salt2 limes, juiced In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, garlic powder and salt. Mix to combine well.  Add lime juice and mix well.  Set aside.  Salad: 2 ears of fresh corn or 1 can of corn1 can of black…