curry roasted Cauliflower

Serves 4 3/4 cup sugar2 cups water1 cup fresh lemon juice4 cups ice1 cup fresh mint leaves5 oz arak In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Place over medium heat and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves. Set aside and let cool. In a blender, combine the sugar water, fresh lemon juice, mint leaves…

1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and grated by hand or in a food processor 1 small red onion grated 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup vegetable oil In a large bowl mix together potatoes, onion, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in…

1 large jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed2-3 cans Great Northern beans, or 1 pound dry beans soaked overnight, boiled and salted Filling:2 pounds ground beef, lamb or turkey1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons oilJuice of 1 juicy lemon1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste Sauce:4…

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder4 ounces (one stick) salted butter1 cup milk, approximately Preheat oven to 400°F.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Sift the flour, sugar and baking powder into a medium bowl.Rub in the butter until flour feels sandy. Stir in enough milk to achieve a soft, sticky…

10 eggs6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, divided into 3 portions2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced10 oz mushrooms, finely sliced2 large garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped Roma or cherry tomatoes, chopped and drained of liquid3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley3/4 cup chopped cilantro1/4 cup chopped basil1 teaspoon freshly grated turmeric or…