Recipes — Wake & Jake

Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake

Somewhere in between a cake and a pie, this apple-packed recipe is a family heirloom that always makes its way onto my Rosh Hashanah table.

Recipe, Dinner, Fall, Winter, JewishJake CohenSeptember 8, 2018apple, cake, jewish, baking, honey Comment

One-Pan Garlic and Caper Spaghetti

Fried garlic, briny capers and smokey Urfa chiles shine in this one-pan spaghetti, ready in less than 30 minutes.

Recipe, Dinner, Fall, Winter, PastaJake CohenJune 26, 2018pasta, garlic, caper, one-pan, spaghetti Comment

Coconut-Halva Macaroons

Crushed halva take classic coconut macaroons to the next level in this flawless Passover recipe.

Recipe, Jewish, DessertJake CohenMarch 27, 2018coconut, halva, macaroon, jewish Comment

Tahini Rainbow Cookies

These rainbow cookies sandwiched with rich tahini are gluten free and naturally colored, making this cookie recipe one that stands above all others.

Recipe, Dessert, JewishJake CohenMarch 16, 2018tahini, chocolate, almond, gluten free Comment

Tahini-Swirl Brownies

Packed with rich halva and topped with swirled tahini, these are going to be the richest brownies you’ve ever had.

Recipe, DessertJake CohenMarch 14, 2018chocolate, brownies, tahini, halva, dessertComment

Za’atar Crusted Salmon with Roasted Winter Israeli Couscous

Bright za'atar crusted salmon is served over rich roasted vegetable couscous for the perfect crowd-pleasing main dish.

Recipe, Dinner, Healthy, Jewish, WinterJake CohenMarch 14, 2018salmon, fish, couscous, zaatar, weeknight mealComment

Persian Chicken and Pomegranate Stew (Fesenjoon)

Meet fesenjoon, a rich, sweet and sour Persian stew of chicken braised with ground walnuts and pomegranate.

Recipe, Dinner, Fall, Winter, PersianJake CohenMarch 12, 2018chicken, pomegranate, walnut, persian, stew, braiseComment

Cold Brew Horchata

Coffee grounds are steeped in cinnamon-perfumed horchata for the perfect iced cold brew drink.

Recipe, DrinkJake CohenMarch 11, 2018cold brew, coffee, horchata, rice, MexicanComment

Overnight Polenta Porridge with Sautéed Mushrooms

Soaking polenta overnight helps yield the creamiest breakfast porridge ever, topped with a poached egg and spicy sauteed mushrooms.

Recipe, DessertJake CohenMarch 5, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamom Comment

Passover Chocolate-Caramel Tart

Meet your new Passover centerpiece: an almond tart crust filled with smoked caramel and a salted lavender ganache for an ethereal and gluten-free dessert.

Recipe, Winter, DinnerJake CohenMarch 3, 2018short ribs, asian, coconut, braise, beefComment

Garlic Confit Bucatini

One pan. Five ingredients. 25 minutes. This garlic confit bucatini is both the easiest and most satisfying pasta you'll ever have.

Recipe, DessertJake CohenMarch 1, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamom Comment

Carrot Bucatini Pasta

Bucatini pasta is cooked in carrot juice for an easy and vibrant one-pan pasta dinner.

Recipe, DessertJake CohenFebruary 22, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamomComment

Tahini Carrot Cake

Classic carrot cake is amped up with the addition of tahini for a richer dessert, still packed with tons of veggies.

Recipe, DessertJake CohenFebruary 13, 2018tahini, carrot, cake, cardamomComment

Brie-Stuffed Burgers with Red Wine-Caramelized Onions

Step up your Juicy Lucy game by stuffing burgers with Brie cheese before slathering them with red wine-caramelized onions.

Recipe, Lunch, DinnerJake CohenFebruary 7, 2018burger, brie, cheese, onions, wine, friseeComment

Rosewater-Cardamom French Toast

Rosewater and cardamom flavor this vibrant take on classic French toast for a Middle Eastern flavor profile sure to impress.

Recipe, Breakfast, PersianJake CohenFebruary 6, 2018french toast, challah, rice milk, rose, cardamomComment

Smokey Spaghetti and Meatballs

Pork and beef meatballs are simmered in a smokey tomato sauce before getting tossed with spaghetti for the ultimate bowl of pasta.

Recipe, Dinner, PastaJake CohenFebruary 5, 2018meatballs, spaghetti, tomato sauce, smokey, pork, beefComment

Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe Pasta

Brown butter serves as the base of this cheesy cacio e pepe bucatini pasta packed with fresh black pepper and tons of grated Parmesan.

Recipe, Dinner, PastaJake CohenJanuary 29, 2018pasta, cheese, pepper, brown butter, italian Comment

Coconut-Braised Short Ribs

Short ribs are braised in coconut milk, soy sauce and aromatics until the fall of the bone for the perfect hearty dish to serve over rice.

Recipe, Winter, DinnerJake CohenJanuary 22, 2018short ribs, asian, coconut, braise, beefComment

Pomegranate-Gingerbread Cookies

Pomegranate molasses is added to these gingerbread cookies for a sweet and sour twist on the holiday staple.

Recipe, Dessert, WinterJake CohenDecember 19, 2017pomegranate, ginger, gingerbread, cookies, holidayComment

Persian Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce (Mast-o-khiar)

Grated and minced cucumbers are mixed into yogurt for this classic Persian sauce, known as mast-o-khiar.

Recipe, Persian, HealthyJake CohenDecember 19, 2017persian, cucumber, yogurt, sauce, condimentComment