KHALEH BIBI

100g (½ cup) dried kidney/white/pinto beans 50g (¼ cup) dried fava beans 50g (¼ cup) dried chickpeas 1 large onion, diced 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1kilo (2.2 lbs) brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup red cabbage, sliced 2 turnips, peeled and cubed 2 kohlrabi, peeled and cubed 170g (¾ cup) […]

YAPCHIK

A dish of new traditions inspired by my daughter in law Addi. In looking for the history of Yapchik, a dish that has gained popularity in America over the last ten years. It is a slow-cooked potato kugel that is cooked overnight, usually with a meat layer, I couldn’t actually find any. That doesn’t mean […]

LAMB PATTIES AND COUCOUS SALAD

For Lamb patties 900 g (1 lb) lamb mince (ground lamb) ½ cup matzah meal 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon finely chopped dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste For Salad 1 cup (195G) couscous 2 cup (480ML) chicken stock ¼ small head of red cabbage, thinly sliced ¼ English […]

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Adapted from the barefoot contessa 110g (1 cups) pecans 225g (8oz/1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 200g (1 cup) dark brown sugar, lightly packed 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 185g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 […]

BULGUR PUMPKIN PIE

Adapted from Levant by Rawia Bishara I grew up on Kubbeh (pronounced Kibbeh by Syrian Jews, but Kubbeh in my childhood home). Kubbeh is wonderful, they are in most cases a small torpedo-shaped bulgar encased meat filling that is fried and served hot. In an attempt to find a recipe that was easier to make […]

SAFFRON MOZARELLA ARANCINI

Ideal as a Chanukah starter or side, these delicious saffron arancini are crunchy, cheesy and most importantly deep fried! A luxurious introduction to a dairy Chanukah feast which could also include our delicious ricotta fritters, these arancini are a celebration of the oil which lasted for 8 days. While arancini are originally thought to have […]

VEGAN MOOGOOGUYPAN

This stir-fry cooks quickly, so have everything chopped and ready before you begin cooking. Serve with steamed white rice Glaze 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cups parve chicken broth or vegetable broth Sauce 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup parve chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons toasted […]