Date and Walnut Meringue Cake

2 1/2 cups brown or green lentils1 cup long or short grain rice1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper1 bay leaf4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil5 onions, 3 finely chopped and 2 thinlysliced1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon sweet paprika Rinse lentils, strain and place in a large pot. Add 5 cups of water and bring mixture…

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped4 celery ribs, chopped into 1/4 inch slices1 parsnip, chopped into 1/4 inch slices2 carrots, chopped into 1/4 inch slices10 cloves garlic, roughly chopped1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped into small dice2 medium white squash, chopped into 1/2 inch rounds1/2 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp…

2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cutinto 5×3 inch pieces¼ cup mayonnaise2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 Tbsp garlic powder1 gallon size freezer bag2 cups all-purpose flour2-3 large eggs1 tsp salt4 cups panko crumbsAvocado or vegetable oil, for frying1 carrot, for frying (keeps oil clean) In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and garlic…

Saffron strands1/2 cup hot water3 cups Basmati rice4 tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons kosher salt2 cups shredded carrotsAvocado or vegetable oil for frying1 onion, finely diced1/3 cup sliced almonds1/3 cup raw pistachios1/3 cup barberries1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup candied orange peel Place a pinch of saffron strands in a bowl and cover with hot water., then…

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 small red onion, finely chopped2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped2 5oz cans of tuna in oil1 6oz can tomato paste8 oz of water3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped1 tablespoon capers, chopped1 teaspoon saltFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteRed pepper chili flakes, to taste (1 teaspoon)1 pound spaghetti or angel hair…