• Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Kosher,  Main courses,  Parve,  Pre-preparation required,  Shavu'ot,  Side Dishes,  Soy Free,  Starters,  Vegan,  Vegetarian

    Slow-Cooked Stuffed Acorn Squash

    December 26, 2013

    Stuffed Acorn Squash Ingredients 7-8 units acorn squash ½ amount cooked white rice ½ cup (prior to cooking) black lentils, cooked 1 tsp. cumin ½ tsp. Baharat spice mixture salt to taste Stuffed Acorn Squash Preparation In a bowl, mix rice, lentils and seasoning well. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Peel and empty squashes. Gently cut squash bases to stand them in the pot. Fill each squash with the rice-lentil filling up to ¾ of its height. Ingredients 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped Warm water 1-2 Tbsp. salt 1-2 tsp. dark-brown sugar 1 tsp. turmeric powder ½ tsp. dry Thyme Preparation In a wide,…

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  • Chicken,  Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Kosher,  Main courses,  Meat,  Pre-preparation required,  Soy Free

    Slow-Cooked Chicken and Potatoes

    December 26, 2013

    Ingredients 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 5-6 skinless chicken legs, divided 10-12 small potatoes, peeled Warm water 1-2 Tbsp. salt 1-2 tsp. dark-brown sugar 1 tsp. turmeric powder Preparation In a wide, low-rimmed pot, heat the oil. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden-brown, stirring once in a while. Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Arrange the potatoes between the chicken parts, in a single layer. Add warm water to cover the chicken completely. Season, stir well and bring to a boil. Taste, fix seasoning (if necessary), cover pot, reduce heat and cook for two hours. Cover pot with lid and bring…

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  • Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Kosher,  Meat,  Parve,  Pre-preparation required,  Soups,  Vegan,  Vegetarian,  Winter

    Mom’s Bean Soup

    December 18, 2013

    This soup is a significant part of the landscape of my childhood… One of the dishes that made me pray for winter and rain to come. It is somewhere between soup and stew, and can be eaten on its own or over couscous. It can be prepared in a pressure cooker (recommended) or a regular pot. I recommend preparing it a day in advance, as it thickens and improves in flavors Ingredients ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 large onion 6 garlic cloves ½ kg. (1 pound) beef breast, cubed or Ossobuco (optional – skip for a vegetarian/vegan option) 2 Tbsp. flour/Tami flour (GF option) 100 gr. tomato paste ½ kg.…

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  • Cakes,  Chocolate Cakes,  Cream Cakes,  Dairy Free,  Desserts and mousses,  Dressed to Impress,  Gluten Free,  Kosher,  Parve,  Passover,  Pre-preparation required,  Sweets

    Layered Mousse Cake

    November 7, 2013

    This mousse cake is made up of a base, and a triple amount of any of the following chocolate mousse options. It can be a triple amount of the same kind, or one layer of each. You can make single-serving cakes, or even just one of them as a mousee, with no base. It’s not a lot of work, you just need 3-4 hours freezing between layers. Base Ingredients 1 XL egg 30 gr. sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or all-purpose Gluten-Free flour (I use “Tami”) ¼ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. cocoa powder Base Preparation Preheat your oven to 190C/375F. Whisk the eggs and sugar until fluffy. Sift the…

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  • Can be prepared in advance,  Cookies,  Dairy Free,  Desserts and mousses,  Dressed to Impress,  Gluten Free,  Kosher,  Parve,  Pre-preparation required,  Soy Free,  Vegetarian

    Swiss Meringue and Its Many Wonders

    August 26, 2013

    Anyone who knows me, knows I have a too-sweet tooth, and also hate wasting good food… My start with meringue came when I had a few spare egg-whites after making my son some Crème Pâtissière, and the rest is history. There are three types of meringue: French, Italian, and my personal favorite – Swiss. Basically, each type of meringue has its own uses, but just between us – I use Swiss meringue for EVERYTHING. The main principle is a ratio of 2:1 between the sugar and egg whites, so for example for 200 gr. of egg whites use 400 gr. of sugar (that’s about 5 large egg whites and 2…

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