Moroccan Chermoula

3 cups raw almonds 2 cups granulated sugar Zest of 1 large orange Olive oil, to brush on parchment paper Roast almonds at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking them halfway through. In a heavy saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. When the sugar has completely melted and is a light amber color,…

Marinade: ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 2 Tbsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or ginger powder 8 cloves garlic, grated 1 cup chopped cilantro Tagine: 3-4 lamb shanks ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, grated ½ cup golden raisins, divided ½ cup whole pitted…

One of my favorite recipes is this Spectacular Summer Semolina Cake, a great way to incorporate the flavor of peaches (and to use up all the ripe peaches in my home). Spectacular Semolina Summer Cake with Pure Peach Syrup Recipe 2 cups semolina¾ cup all purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind6…

2 whole branzino, butterflied and scored on top 1/3 cup olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp turmeric 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 bunch dill, finely chopped 4 green onions 1 bunch basil 1 bunch dark opal basil, optional 1 bunch garlic chives, optional…

The spices that are featured in this Thai vegetable curry—turmeric, cumin, paprika, cinnamon and ginger—are common to the Sephardic kitchen. Thai Vegetable Curry 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 yellow onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 4 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon…