3 oz unsweetened chocolate (bar or powder) 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine chocolate and butter in saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until just melted. Transfer mixture to bowl, and stir in sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla. Add […]
2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup matzo meal 2 tbsp water Blend vegetable oil, eggs, matzo meal. Add 1 tsp salt, and pinches of nutmeg and black pepper. Add water and mix until uniform. Cover and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Form balls 1 inch in diameter, and boil in […]
1/2 cup Arborio rice 4 cups whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp almond extract Combine rice, milk, and sugar in a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil and then turn it down to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom, for about 30 […]
3 parts tahini 2 parts water 1 part soy sauce 1/2 part lemon juice 1-2 cloves garlic, minced Mix ingredients, and pour on salad. Goes well with blue cheese.
2 medium tomatoes, cubed 1 lb English cucumber, cubed 1/2 medium red onion, cubed 3 tbsp fresh parsley, minced Juice of half a lemon 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons sumac powder Salt and pepper, to taste Toss tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a bowl. Combine other ingredients in separate bowl, and […]
1/2 cup shredded coconut 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour Preheat oven to 325 F. Spread coconut on rimmed baking sheet, and bake until light golden, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Cool completely, then grind or chop until coarsely ground. In […]
10 oz (1 package) frozen chopped spinach 15 oz (1 package) ricotta cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 onion, minced 1 egg 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 cup water 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells Preheat oven to 350 F. Thaw and drain spinach. In […]
1/2 pound unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1/8 tsp salt 6 eggs 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons) 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup flour Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. Crust: […]
2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 2 pounds portobello mushrooms, in 1/4-inch slices 1/2 carrot, finely diced 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup full-bodied red wine 2 cups vegetable broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (1/2 tsp dried) 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 […]
2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground/minced ginger 2 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups canola oil 4 large eggs 3 cups grated peeled carrots 2 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups confectioners’ […]