1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces1 14oz can of artichokes2 lemons, cut into slices10 garlic cloves1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup white wine (optional) or Water 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and fresh ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°FArrange chicken pieces in an oven proof dishPlace artichokes, lemon slices and garlic cloves around…
8 cloves garlic, chopped1 inch ginger, finely sliced1 large tomato, chopped1 head Savoy cabbage1 carrot, chopped into 1/4” coins 2 lbs assorted mushrooms, whole2 tablespoons chicken consommé 1 bunch Italian parsley16 ounces medium firm tofuSalt & pepper In a large pot, add all the ingredients to 8 cups of water. Let simmer over medium heat for 1 hour. Serve…
12 cups water1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces2 teaspoons kosher salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 teaspoons turmeric1 whole head of celery including leafy tops, washed and cut into1/4 inch pieces2 large onions, diced6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch roundsEight cloves garlic, peeled and chopped in half1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced into…
16 tomatoes about 4lbs 2 red bell peppers 2 Anaheim peppers2 jalapeños 1tbs sugar1/2 cup oil 20 cloves garlic 2 tbs paprika with oil Salt Put tomatoes in a bowl pour boiling water until covered, and let sit for about 20 min. Remove tomatoes and put in an ice bath, remove the skin and dice. Roast the bell peppers and Anaheim…
4 eggs1 cup sugar1 cup oil1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon orange rind4 tablespoons honeyApproximately 4 to 6 cups of flour Topping: 1 egg, beaten1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon sugar Preheat oven to 350°F. In a stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar for 5 minutes, then add the oil, baking powder, cinnamon, orange rind…
A Kaparot Story for Yom Kippur Their daughter, Pat, was abandoned by Beverly’s father soon after she was born, so she returned to her parents farm, where little Beverly grew up surrounded by her aunts and uncles. She remembers that her grandfather rode a horse and buggy, selling chickens house to house. Beverly Cohen grew…
1 ½ cups pitted dates1 cup brewed coffee1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda1 cup packed dark brown sugar4 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon cinnamon12 tablespoons salted butter, or butter substitute (such as salted Miyokos vegan butter) Toffee Sauce: 1 cup packed dark brown sugar2/3 cup light corn…
3 large honeycrisp apples, large dice1 large Granny Smith apple, large dice2 stalks celery, thinly sliced3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped5 medjool dates, chopped1 10 ounce bag baby spinachPomegranates for garnish, if desired Place apple and celery in a bowl and toss with vinaigrette.Just before serving, arrange spinach on a serving dish, place apple and celery…
3 bunches of swiss chard, destemmed, rinsed and chopped into 1/4 inch strips4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into the thick pieces1 teaspoon salt4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon cumin2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons apple cider vinegarSalt and pepper½ lemon Fill a large pot halfway with water, add a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil….
1 chicken, cut in 8 pieces1 medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped into wedges6 small turnips, washed and chopped into wedges1 purple onion2 celery stalks, chopped into large pieces1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup tamarind paste1/4 cup honey1 orange, juiced, with peel reserved and cut into strips 2 teaspoons turmeric2…
A Rosh Hashanah Seder Cooking Demo The Simanim Delicacies Cooking Demonstration at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills had 70 women attendees learning and savoring some classic, and some updated, Sephardic recipes. The Simanim Delicacies Cooking Demonstration at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills had 70 women attendees learning and savoring some classic, and some…
Happy New Dishes Every year my mother reminds us of the rules that she learned at the table with her grandfather Yosef Chai—that we wear white, that we greet each other cheerfully and that we be especially careful not to break anything. Photos by Alexandra Gomperts Every Rosh Hashanah, my mother, my daughters and I…
1 pound white fish, skinless, boneless and finely minced1 onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper¼ cup green olives, finely chopped¼ cup chopped cilantro, finely chopped 2 tablespoons bread crumbs1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon paprikaSalt and pepper1 10oz bag baby spinach1 large carrot, sliced on the diagonalOlive oil for sautéing 1 egg white and 1 egg yolkOne…
4 cups golden delicious apples cubed(approx.4 medium apples)2 cups sugar2/3 cup oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoon vanilla2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups flour2 cups chopped walnutsPreheat oven at 350FPeel and cut apples into medium cubes, toss with sugar in a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes.Using a whisk beat eggs, oil and vanilla until…
12 sun-dried tomatoes 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 medium eggplants, sliced in 1/2” inch roundsmedium zucchini or white squash, cut on a diagonalExtra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Garlic powderKosher saltFresh ground black pepper Soak sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes, then toss in olive oil & sprinkle with oregano. Sauté onion until caramelized. Salt the…
6 cloves garlic, crushed1 red pepper, sliced 2 jalapeños, whole2 tomatoes, sliced1 14 ounce can tomato sauce2 tablespoons harissa1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cuminSalt & fresh ground black pepper Sauté red pepper, jalapeños, garlic and spices. Add tomatoes, sauté another 2 minutes Add tomato sauce, harissa and salt and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add fish and…
16 ounces semi sweet chocolate 3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1/4 cup cocoa powder Preheat oven to 325°F. In a microwave proof bowl, melt chocolate with oil or vegan butter in the microwave for 1 minute.Remove…
Sephardic Spice Girls tips for a perfect flavorful tender steak: Bring the steak to room temperature before grilling. Rib-eye is our favorite cut and a cut of 1 1/2 to 2 inches thickness is ideal. An hour or two before you grill, generously sprinkle both sides of the steak with kosher salt, allowing the salt…
8 boneless chicken thighs(or breasts)2 tablespoons of Za’atar 2 tablespoons olive oilPlace chicken ,Za’atar and olive oil in a freezer bag and combine. Set aside and make the sauce. SauceOne small onion thinly sliced One fennel bulb thinly sliced1 can sliced green olives, drained and rinsed. 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup olive oil1 cup white wineJuice of one…
Tomatoes: A Summer Romance We can’t imagine anything more perfect than tomatoes to eat on these hot summer days, so we thought we’d share our all time best tomato salad recipes. Fresh, juicy, grassy, aromatic tomatoes are abundant and at their peak right now. So many different varieties—Roma, plum, heirloom. So many different colors—red, yellow,…
