Sponge Cake Recipe

2 extra-large organic eggs(break eggs open and keep the largesthalf for measuring oil and water)2 eggshells olive oil1 eggshell water1 eggshell orange blossom water (or plainwater)Juice of one lemonA big pinch of kosher salt½ teaspoon baking powder400g all-purpose flour (approximately 3 cups) Almibar (Syrup)2 cups sugar1 cup waterI lemon, cut in quarters8 tablespoons honeyPeel of…

For the crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 Tbsp sugar1 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra forgreasing For the filling:4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, roomtemperature4 Tbsp all-purpose flour1/4 tsp salt1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp lemon zest4 large eggs, at room temperature Preheat oven to 400 F.Lightly grease a 9-inch…

36 large Madjool dates 2 cups almond flour 1 ¼ cups confectioners sugar ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon almond extract  1 teaspoon orange blossom water or rose water Make a horizontal slit in each date (do not cut all the way through) and remove the pits. In a food processor fitted with a blade, combine the almond flour and…

Tzatziki Ingredients 1/2 English cucumber1/2 tsp salt, or to taste16 oz Cold plain Greek yogurt , (2 cups, either full fat or fat-free will work)1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, Juice of 1/2 lemon; please squeeze a real lemon3 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated1/3 cup chopped dill3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/4 tsp…