Monthly Archives: July 2012
Preserved Lemon
Posted on 26th of July, 2012 by Lévana
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Vegan A La Mode: Hannah Kaminsky’s Latest Treat!
Posted on 26th of July, 2012 by Lévana
Hannah Kaminsky, a baker after my own heart, has done it again with her new book, Vegan A La Mode. Mind you, I care nothing about her fabulous treats being vegan, since I am not afflicted with any of those restrictions, dietary, ideological or otherwise. I make her desserts over...
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Filed under: Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Dessert Sauce Recipes, Hannah Kaminsky, Ice Cream Recipes, Stories, Vegan Desserts Recipes, Vegan Ice Cream Recipes
Cooking on the Nine Days. The Meatless/Vegetarian Gourmet
Posted on 23rd of July, 2012 by Lévana
We all observe a sort of frenzy that sets in right before (and right after) a holiday that is marked by some food restrictions. Like hoarding in prevision of a period of austerity. Let’s start with the most egregious example: Pessach. I recently attended a cook-off event for a famous...
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Filed under: Moroccan Food, Moroccan Recipes, Nine Days Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Sephardi Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Moroccan Chick Pea Sesame Cookies Recipe. Gluten-Free Friendly
Posted on 23rd of July, 2012 by Lévana
A favorite Sephardi Flavor marriage: Sesame and anise. These cookies are impossibly fragrant, crisp and delicious. They get their funky flavor and texture from the chick-pea flour, and are a snap to adapt to Gluten-Free. Just to be clear: 2 cups chick pea flour, plus 2 cups any flour of...
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Filed under: Anise Recipes, Cookie Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Gluten-free Cookie Recipes, Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Sephardi Recipes, Sesame Recipes
Moroccan Fennel, Orange and Radish Salad Recipe
Posted on 23rd of July, 2012 by Lévana
A classical and delightful salad combination, you will love the inclusion of orange flower water which makes so many of our Moroccan dishes so fragrant. Ingredients: 3 romaine hearts, sliced very thin 1 large head fennel, sliced very thin 2 cups radishes, sliced very thin 2 seedless oranges, diced 1/3...
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Filed under: Fennel Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Moroccan Recipes, Moroccan Salads Recipes, Orange Flower Water Recipes, Orange Recipes, Orange Recipes Recipes, Radishes Recipes, Recipes, Salad Recipes
Summer Vegetable Couscous Recipe
Posted on 23rd of July, 2012 by Lévana
The following recipe is a lightened version of the classical vegetable couscous, using quick-cooking and fragrant light summer vegetables, like fennel, artichokes, zucchini, tomatoes: perfect for summer! INGREDIENTS: Vegetable mixture: 3 large leeks, cut across, then in 1 inch segment 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, or 6 large plum tomatoes, cut...
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Filed under: Artichoke Bottoms Recipes, Condiments Recipes, Couscous Recipes, Fennel Recipes, Gluten-Free Couscous Recipes, Harissa Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Moroccan Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Sephardi Recipes, Tomato Recipes, Zucchini Recipes
Swiss Chard Tajine with Chick Peas and Raisins Recipe
Posted on 23rd of July, 2012 by Lévana
An authentic Vegetarian Moroccan Tajine starring Swiss chard, dates, chick peas and raisins. All I can say is, YUM! A complete main course, and Gluten-Free to boot! Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, sliced very thin 2 bunches Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated, each sliced very thin...
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Filed under: Chickpeas Recipes, Dates Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Moroccan Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Sephardi Recipes, Swiss Chard Recipes, Vegetable Dishes Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: Monday July 23rd. Moroccan Vegetarian Treats
Posted on 17th of July, 2012 by Lévana
Moroccan food never needs help from fish or meat, all our flavors being so assertive and bold. Starring the humble and wonderful whole grains! I’ll be demonstrating: Swiss chard tajine with chick peas and raisins Summer vegetable couscous with harissa Semolina soup Fennel, radish and orange salad Anise sesame cookiesClick...
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Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: July 16th. Nine-Day Feast
Posted on 10th of July, 2012 by Lévana
If this is nine-day deprivation, then give it to me anytime! With all the Italian and Mediterranean flavor lineup, you just can’t miss! I’ll be demonstrating: Tilapia with miso sauce Italian pasta with brussels sprouts zucchini in tomato sauce Chilled minted pea soup Endive waldorf salad Blueberry crumb pie Click...
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Filed under: Kosher Recipes
Apricot Custard Tart Recipe. GF-Friendly
Posted on 10th of July, 2012 by Lévana
If you are, as I am, crazy about all stone fruit, this tart is for you: I initially developed this recipe with apricots in mind, but not finding them as ripe and fragrant as I wanted them to be, I picked their cousins, nectarines, which happened to look luscious. Peaches...
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Filed under: Apricot Recipes, Dairy-Free Dessert Recipes, Dairy-Free Pie Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes, Gluten-free Pie Recipes, Kosher Natural Foods, Oatmeal Recipes, Recipes, Spelt Baking
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