Rhodes: 80th Commemoration Events of the Jewish Community of Rhodes & Cos, July 2024
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Los Angeles: Hasson Family Picnic, June 9, 2024
Bamia (Okra)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 2 pkg. frozen or 1 lb. fresh okra 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1 fresh tomato or 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce juice of 1/2 lemon 2 Tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup water Directions: Place all ingredients except okra in […]
Tarama (Fish Roe Dip)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Tarama (fish roe) 3 slices white bread 1 cup corn oil 2 eggs juice of 1 lemon or more to taste 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) Directions: Soak bread and squeeze dry. Add Tarama and beat in electric mixer. Add oil gradually and […]
Pollo Al Orno (Baked Chicken)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 1 fryer, cut up 1 Tbsp. flour 2 tsp. oil 1 tsp. tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. salt dash black pepper dash garlic salt dash poultry seasoning Directions: Mix all ingredients except chicken in a bowl. Dip pieces of chicken in mixture […]
Huevos Haminados
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 6 eggs onion skins 2 qt. water 1 tsp. salt Directions: Bring water to a boil with ingredients. When boiled, let simmer for 3 hours on a very low heat, covered. Add water occasionally to keep saucepan full. For darker color, cook a little longer. […]
Pescado Al Orno (Baked Fish)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 1 lb. fish fillet flour salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 can tomato sauce juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil Directions: Wash fish and cut in serving pieces. Dip in flour and put in a pan. Sprinkle with salt […]
Kebab de Carne (Veal)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 2 lb. veal shoulder, cubed 3 Tbsp. oil 2 cup water salt and pepper Directions: Cut meat into 2 inch cubes. Saute lightly in a large skillet. Add salt, pepper and water. Bring to boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours. Place into […]
Masa de Vino (Wine Cookies)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 1 cup oil 1/2 cup sweet wine 1/2 cup sugar 3 1/2 cup cake meal 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) 2 Tbsp. potato starch Directions: Mix sugar, oil and wine well. Add dry ingredients. If too soft, add a little more flour. Divide into 4 […]
Abudajou (Fish Roe)
Recipe: ABOUDAJU by Dan Maslia of Atlanta, Georgia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buifJEtuZqo Another Recipe: Aboudaju, from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Directions: Wash roe well, removing veins and being careful not to break skin. Sprinkle both sides generously with salt and let drain, turn occasionally for 2 hours. Rinse lightly and let drain for 7 […]
Burmuelos
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 2 cup Matzo farfel 4 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt pepper to taste 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional) Directions: Soak matzo farfel in water. Squeeze farfel dry. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. May […]
Pipitada (Melon Seed Milk)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Directions: Accummulate seeds from cantaloupe and honey dews. Dry thoroughly for about a week. When dry, put in a blender or meat grinder until finely ground. Then put the mixture into a cheesecloth, tie up and let soak overnight in a quart of cold water. Squeeze […]
Ashuplados (Meringues)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Directions: Beat egg white, adding sugar gradually. Add vanilla. Beat until very stiff. Fold in pecans (optional) gently. Drop by teaspoonful on baking sheet that is lined with waxed paper. Bake […]
Fasulia (String Beans)
Recipe and Video of Morrie Angel making Fasulia (Green Beans A la Turka) from BendichasManos.com Another Recipe: Fasulia from the Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 2 lb fresh beans 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. salt 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped* 1 […]
Huevos con Tomate
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 3-4 tomatoes, fresh or canned 1 (8 oz.) 2 tsp. oil salt to taste 1 tsp. sugar 4 eggs 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese (optional) Directions: Place tomatoes and oil in a large skillet and simmer. Season to taste and drop each egg into the […]
Kiftes de Prassa (Meat and Leek Patties)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 8 medium stalk leeks or spring onions 1/2 lb of ground meat 3 eggs 1 tsp. salt pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. matzo meal To fry: 1/2 cup oil 3 Tbsp. matzo meal 1 egg Directions: Wash and cook leeks in plain water, drain and […]
Yaprakis de Oja (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: Have 1 jar of grape leaves rinsed and drained. Filling: 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup rice, rinsed and drained 1 tsp. salt pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. oil juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 c. chopped celery leaves or parsley 2 Tbsp. of tomato sauce […]
Soutlach
Recipe from: The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood) Ingredients: 3 cup milk 4 tsp. sugar 3 Tbsp. ground rice or cream of rice 1 tsp. cinnamon Directions: Bring milk and sugar to a boil. Add ground rice gradually. Reduce heat and stir constantly to avoid lumps. When thickened, remove from heat and let it […]
