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SEPHARDIC MACAROONS: Italian Pignoli-Almond AND Syrian Pistachio-Orange Blossom Water

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts Syrian Flourless Salted …

BIRYANI: Kurdish Mixed Rice with Fried Potatoes, Onions, Almonds, and Spice Mix

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Turmeric Ground cumin Ground cardamom Ground allspice Ground cloves Cinnamon …

CHANIOTIKO BOUREKI: Cretan Zucchini and Potato Pie with Goat Cheese and Fresh Mint

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Russet potatoes Zucchini Kosher or sea salt Black pepper Dried …

LASAGNA el’BADENJAN: Middle Eastern Style Eggplant Parmesan with Za’tar and Sharp Cheese (fry-free/flourless)

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Fresh basil or coriander leaves Large black eggplants Onions Garlic …

DIP DUO: Moroccan Roasted Tomato Matboucha AND Greek Almond-Garlic Skordalia

MENU: Moroccan Matboucha Dip with Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, and Smoked Paprika Greek …

SALADE DE CAROTTES: Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad with Coriander, Cumin, Raisins, and Saffron

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Carrots Lemon Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves Black and/or golden raisins …

YOM HA’ATZMAUT: Classic Style Israeli Hummus with Tahini and Za’atar Pita Chips

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Canned chickpeas OR dried chickpeas (more traditional) Baking soda (if …

KIBBEH HAMDAH: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Syrian Sour Soup with Lemon, Mint, and Bulgur-Stuffed Meatballs

The word “el’kubbetun/kubbeh(tun)” is a 7th century Classical Arabic word for “ball,” …

SHAKSHOUKA: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on North African Tomato and Pepper Stew with Cumin, Olives, and Whole Poached Eggs

Shakshouka — a bright and colorful stew of red tomatoes, orange and …

SEPHARDIC PASSOVER: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Cinnamon Dusted Haroset “Truffles” AND Flourless Macaroons

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts Syrian Flourless Salted …

FALAFEL: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on The Original Veggie Burger!

What makes falafel so versatile, and where does it come from? Learn …

Warm Lemony Spinach with Chickpeas AND Baked Broad Beans with Tomatoes, Garlic and Oregano

MENU: Gigantes: Baked Greek Broad Beans with Tomatoes, Olive Oil, and …

MASGHATI: Persian Sour Cherry “Custard” with Pomegranate Molasses and Rose Water

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Pure (no sugar added) cherry or pomegranate juice Arrowroot or …

PERSIAN ESSENTIALS 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Meat w/Non-dairy/Parve Dessert)

MENU: Steamed Herbed Rice with Coriander Leaves, Tarragon and Chives Masghati: …

GLUTEN-FREE and FLOURLESS: Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: 1 cup smooth peanut butter (can be salted or unsalted …

FLOURLESS SYRIAN PISTACHIO COOKIES with Orange Blossom Water AND Moroccan Green Tea with Fresh Mint

MENU: Flourless Syrian Pistachio Cookies with Orange Blossom Water Moroccan Green Tea …

THANKSGIVING VEGETARIAN SIDES: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Roasted Vegetable Salad AND Sweet-Spicy Pumpkin Dip

The traditional American Thanksgiving meal goes back to 1621 when the …

HANUKKAH LOTSA LATKES: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Classic Potato Latkes AND German Apple Fritters

MENU: Kartofl Latke: Ashkenazi Style Crispy Potato Fritters with Celery Leaves …

FALAFEL: The Original Veggie Burger!

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Dried chickpeas OR canned chickpeas Baking soda (if using dried …

HEALTHY HOLIDAY DESSERTS! CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Vegan Pumpkin Bread AND Gluten-free Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

The holidays are here, baking is in full swing, and dietary restrictions …

FRESH SALMON BURGERS with Scallions, Ginger Root, and Garlicky Mayonnaise Dressing

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Egg Salmon filet Scallions and/or chives or red/white/yellow onions Parsley …

HEALTHY HOLIDAY TREATS! Vegan Pumpkin Bread AND Gluten-free Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Smooth peanut butter (can be salted or unsalted but not …

FALL CHICKEN with Carrots, Honey, Apple Cider, and Fresh Rosemary

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in okay) Onions Carrots Sprigs rosemary …

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT: Full Menu “F’All” About Apples! (Vegetarian/Meat)

MENU: Sliced Apple Salad with Shallots, Celery, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Cider …

SYRIAN SPECIALTIES 4: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Parve/Non-dairy)

MENU: Addes: Red Lentil Soup with Garlic, Coriander, and Lemon Fattush: …

SYRIAN SPECIALTIES 2: Full Menu (Fish and Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Fattush: Parsley Salad with Parsley, Cucumbers, Mint-Za’tar Dressing, and Pita …

SYRIAN SPECIALTIES 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Meat)

MENU: Hummos: Creamy Chickpea Spread with Tahini, Olive Oil and Lemon …

NORTH AFRICAN DELICACIES 2: Full Menu (Meat or Fish)

MENU: Yellow Rice with Onions and Turmeric Moroccan Sweetened Green Tea …

NORTH AFRICAN DELICACIES 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian or Fish)

MENU: Yellow Rice with Onions and Turmeric (except if preparing couscous dish) …

GOING GREEK 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Gigantes: Baked Broad Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil Keftedes Apo …

D’JAJ bil’KARI: Iraqi Chicken with Cardamom, Curry, Ginger, Tamarind AND Yellow or White Rice with Onions

MENU: D’jaj bil’Kari: Iraqi Chicken with Cardamom, Curry, Ginger, Tamarind Yellow …

DORO WAT: Ethiopian Chicken Stew with Fenugreek, Coriander, Cardamom, Tomato, and Hardboiled Eggs AND Long Grain Rice

MENU: Doro Wat: Ethiopian Chicken Stew with Fenugreek, Coriander, Cardamom, Tomato, …

QORMEH SABZI: Persian Chicken Stew with Fenugreek, Parsley, Coriander, and Dried Limes

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken thighs and legs Onions Chives Coriander (cilantro) Parsley leaves …

D’JAJ bil’KARI: Iraqi Chicken with Cardamom, Curry, Ginger, and Tamarind

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken (mix of drumsticks and breasts) Kosher salt Black pepper …

FESENJAN 2: Persian Chicken Stew with Walnuts, Lime, and Pomegranate Juice AND Long Grain White Rice

MENU: Fesenjan: Persian Chicken Stew with Walnuts, Lime, and Pomegranate Juice Riz: …

FESENJAN 1: Persian Chicken Stew with Walnuts, Lime, and Pomegranate Juice

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken (legs and/or thighs) Limes Coriander (cilantro) or parsley leaves …

RIZ ESPANIE: Sephardic Rice with Tomatoes, Ground Lamb, Cumin, and Raisins

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Ground lamb or beef Black raisins Vegetable, canola, sunflower, safflower, …

IJEH b’LAHMEH: Syrian Meat Croquettes with Onions, Allspice and Cinnamon

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Ground beef Onions Parsley or celery leaves Eggs Unflavored breadcrumbs, …

LESCÓ: Hungarian Pepper and Tomato Stew with Paprika and Sour Cream

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onion Garlic Mix of green, yellow and red bell peppers …

SBANECH b’LIMONEH: Syrian Creamed Lemon Spinach with Chickpeas

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Extra virgin olive oil Canned chickpeas Baby spinach leaves Onions …

NAZK’HATOON: Persian Broiled Eggplant Dip with Pomegranate Paste and Angelica Powder

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Eggplant Garlic Onions Tomatoes Extra virgin olive oil Pomegranate syrup …

FALL RICE with Chopped Apples, Almonds, Cinnamon, and Savory Onions

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onions Apples Ground turmeric Ground cinnamon Kosher salt Black pepper …

SPANECH JIBBIN: Syrian Spinach-Cheese Pie (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Vegetable, canola, or olive oil Onions Frozen chopped spinach Cucumbers …

M’JEDRAH Syrian Rice and Lentils (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)

MENU: M’jedrah: Syrian Rice with Lentils and Onions Yogurt Dressing with Cucumbers …

DORO WAT: Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew with Fenugreek, Coriander, Hot Paprika and Hard-boiled Eggs

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Bone-in chicken thighs Chicken drumsticks Eggs Safflower, canola, or vegetable …

CLAFOUTIS aux CERISES: French Baked Flan Cake with Cherries

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Unsalted butter Whole milk Heavy cream Eggs Sugar Vanilla extract …

MEEN THELPEECHA: Indian Fish with Curry, Tamarind, Ginger, Garlic, and Red Chili Pepper Sauce

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Mild white fish (such as Tilapia, Flounder, or Cod), Eggs …

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN with Lemon, Olives, and White Wine

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken pieces (mix of bone-in thighs, legs, 1 breast) Extra …

KASHKARIKAS: Egyptian Peeled Zucchini Stew with Tomato, Lemon and Dill AND Turmeric Yellow Rice

MENU: Kashkarikas: Egyptian Peeled Zucchini Stew with Tomato, Lemon and Dill …

KASHKARIKAS: Egyptian Peeled Zucchini Stew with Tomato, Lemon and Dill

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Sunflower, canola, safflower, or extra virgin olive oil Tomato paste …

KABUL PALAU: Afghani-Bukharian Rice Casserole with Chicken, Carrots, and Raisins

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Sunflower, safflower, vegetable, or canola oil Black and/or golden raisins …

D’JAJ MISH MOSH: Syrian Sweet-and-Tart Chicken with Apricots, Tomatoes, and Lemon

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken pieces (white and dark meat; preferably bone-in) Dried Turkish …

BATATA VADA: Indian Potato Fritters with Mustard, Cumin, Curry, and Ginger (served with Green Coriander-Mint Chutney)

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Idaho or Yukon Gold potatoes Fresh ginger root Hot green …

ARROZ kon SPINAKA: Greek Sephardic Rice with Spinach, Tomatoes, Feta and Dill

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Long-grain white rice Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt Black …

KIBBEH HAMDAH: Syrian Sour Soup with Lemon, Mint, and Bulgur-Stuffed Meatballs

The word “el’kubbetun/kubbeh(tun)” is a 7th century Classical Arabic word for “ball,” …

SEPHARDIC PASSOVER: Cinnamon Dusted Haroset “Truffles” AND Flourless Macaroons

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts OR: Syrian Flourless …

SHAKSHOUKA: North African Tomato and Pepper Stew with Cumin, Olives, and Whole Poached Eggs

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onions Green bell peppers Garlic Kosher salt Ground black pepper …

Jennifer Abadi | Skills Gluten-free