Tomato And Green Pepper Salad

3 tablespoons olive oil2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and sliced1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and diced4 stalks celery, chopped2 medium turnips, peeled and diced2-3 large potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock2Tablespoons chicken consommé (optional)Salt and white pepper, to…

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted3 Tbsp olive oil1 large onion, thinly sliced1 lb asparagus, stems cut in 1 inch pieces, stalks left in 3 inch pieces, kept separate4 large eggs1 cup heavy whipping cream3 Tbsp pesto1/2 cup feta cheese1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan…

1 large jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed 2-3 cans Great Northern beans, or 1 pound dry white beans soaked overnight, boiled and salted Filling: 2 pounds ground beef, lamb or turkey 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp oil Juice of 1 juicy lemon…

1 large bunch cilantro 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 small lemon, optional – 1/2 preserved lemon

Traditional Babylonian dishes for the holidays would include semolina kubbah stuffed with ground lamb in a sweet and sour broth with okra and ma’hasha, a colorful array of meat and rice stuffed grape leaves, zucchini, tomatoes and onions. There would be moist chicken slow simmered in a fresh broth and pilau b’jij, a chicken and red rice…