INDEX

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A

Aioli, Smoked Paprika, 20

alcoholic drinks. See cocktails

almond milk

Avocado and Kale Shake, 73, 73

Hot Grain Bowl, 58, 59

almonds

Julia’s Granola, 40, 41

winter grain bowl, 121

appetizers

Durban Mussels, 170, 171

Haloumi with Grapes, 158, 159

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

Tzatziki, 20

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

Zucchini Chips, 160, 161

Apple-Cinnamon Yogurt, Potato Latkes with, 34, 35

Apple-Raisin Chutney, Veggie Curry with, 182, 183

apricots, dried, in Duck Tagine, 180, 181

arugula

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

Tuna Salad, 100, 101

asparagus, in spring grain bowl, 121

avocados

Avocado and Kale Shake, 73, 73

Avocado Toast, 90, 91

House Salad, 94, 95

spring grain bowl, 121

Tuna Salad, 100, 101

B

Bacon, Duck, 46–49, 47–49

Balsamic Vinaigrette, 101

banana, in Avocado and Kale Shake, 73, 73

barley, in summer grain bowl, 120

basics

Garlic Butter, 17

Homemade Mayonnaise, 18

Hot Sauce, 18

ingredients and tools, 16–17

Peri Peri Spice, 19

Salsa Verde, 19

Smoked Paprika Aioli, 20

Tzatziki, 20

Za’atar, 16

beef, in Prego Roll, 108, 109

Beet Hollandaise, 31

beets

fall grain bowl, 120

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

bell peppers

Green Shakshuka, 62, 63

Vegetable (Veggie) Curry Bowl with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

beverages. See cocktails; day drinks

Bloody Mary, 146, 147

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

bok choy, in fall grain bowl, 120

Bootsy Collins, 134, 135

Brazil nuts, in Julia’s Granola, 40, 41

breakfasts

Avocado and Kale Shake, 73, 73

Duck Bacon, 46–49, 47–49

Eggs Benny, 30, 31

Grapefruit Yogurt, 40, 41

Green Shakshuka, 62, 63

Honey Syrup, 52, 53

Hot Grain Bowl, 58, 59

Julia’s Granola, 40, 41

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Orange Blossom Pancakes, 52, 53

Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomato and Haloumi, 28, 29

to poach eggs, 33

Potato Latkes with Apple-Cinnamon Yogurt, 34, 35

Rose Water Waffles, 56, 57

to soft-boil eggs, 37

Brussels sprouts

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

winter grain bowl, 121

bulgur, in spring grain bowl, 121

C

cabbage

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

winter grain bowl, 121

cakes

Flourless Chipotle Chocolate Cake, 204, 205

Malva Pudding, 210, 211

Spiced Cheesecake, 214, 215

Cantaloupe Juice, 77, 78

capers

Lamb Tartare, 162, 163

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

carrots

Carrot Slaw, 91

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

House Salad, 94, 95

Matzo Ball Soup, 86–89, 87–88

spring grain bowl, 121

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

celery

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

Matzo Ball Soup, 86–89, 87–88

Cheddar cheese, in Madame Freda, 50, 51

cheese

Greek Salad, 96, 97

Haloumi with Grapes, 158, 159

Jalapeño and Gruyère Pasta, 174, 175

Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomato and Haloumi, 28, 29

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

Spiced Cheesecake, 214, 215

Cheesecake, Spiced, 214, 215

chicken

Chicken Kebab, 104, 105

Chicken Livers on Toast, 172, 173

Chicken Prego, 110, 111

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Peri Peri Chicken, 190, 191

Peri Peri Chicken Wings, 128, 129

winter grain bowl, 121

Chipotle Chocolate Cake, Flourless, 204, 205

Chopped Salad, 192, 193

Chutney, Apple-Raisin, Veggie Curry with, 182, 183

cocktails

Bloody Mary, 146, 147

Bootsy Collins, 134, 135

Jack’s Wife Freda Pimm’s Cup, 136, 137

Jose’s Hot Toddy, 142, 143

Melon Mimosa, 140, 141

New York Sour, 148, 149

The Pink Guzzler, 136, 137

coconut milk

Hot Grain Bowl, 58, 59

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

cod, in Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

collards, in winter grain bowl, 121

condiments and sauces. See also dressings

Apple-Raisin Chutney, 183

Beet Hollandaise, 31

Garlic Butter, 17

Homemade Mayonnaise, 18

Honey Syrup, 52, 53

Horseradish Mayonnaise, 199

Hot Sauce, 18

Peri Peri Sauce, 129

Peri Peri Spice, 19

Pomodoro sauce, 177

Salsa Verde, 19

Smoked Paprika Aioli, 20

Tomato Jam, 91

Tzatziki, 20

Cookies, Halva, 216, 217

corn, in summer grain bowl, 120

Couscous, 104, 105

Couscous, Israeli, Spiced Rack of Lamb with, 196, 197

cream cheese, in Spiced Cheesecake, 214, 215

Crisp, Nectarine and Plum Fruit, 206, 207

cucumbers

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Chopped Salad, 192, 193

Greek Salad, 96, 97

Jack’s Wife Freda Pimm’s Cup, 136, 137

Tzatziki, 20

Curry, Veggie, with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

D

day drinks

Avocado and Kale Shake, 73, 73

Cantaloupe Juice, 77, 78

Mint Lemonade, 76, 79

Nana Tea, 72, 72

desserts

Flourless Chipotle Chocolate Cake, 204, 205

Halva Cookies, 216, 217

Malva Pudding, 210, 211

Nectarine and Plum Fruit Crisp, 206, 207

Spiced Cheesecake, 214, 215

Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose Syrup, 212, 213

dinners

Chicken Livers on Toast, 172, 173

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Chopped Salad, 192, 193

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Durban Mussels, 170, 171

Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

Haloumi with Grapes, 158, 159

Jalapeño and Gruyère Pasta, 174, 175

Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

Lamb Tartare, 162, 163

Peri Peri Chicken, 190, 191

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

Sweetbreads with Peri Peri Sauce, 188, 189

Vegetable (Veggie) Curry Bowl with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

Zucchini Chips, 160, 161

dips

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

Tzatziki, 20

dressings

Balsamic Vinaigrette, 101

Red Wine Vinaigrette, 97

Tarragon Vinaigrette, 95

turmeric tahini dressing, 118

drinks. See cocktails; day drinks

duck

Duck Bacon, 46–49, 47–49

Duck Lardon Salad, 102, 103

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Durban Mussels, 170, 171

E

eggplant

Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

eggs

Duck Lardon Salad, 102, 103

Eggs Benny, 30, 31

Green Shakshuka, 62, 63

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

to poach, 33

Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomato and Haloumi, 28, 29

Smoked Paprika Egg Salad, 112, 113

to soft-boil, 37

spring grain bowl, 121

F

fennel, in Durban Mussels, 170, 171

feta cheese

Greek Salad, 96, 97

Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

fish and shellfish

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

Durban Mussels, 170, 171

Eggs Benny, 30, 31

Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

summer grain bowl, 120

Tuna Salad, 100, 101

Fishballs, Freda’s, 198, 199

Flourless Chipotle Chocolate Cake, 204, 205

Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

freekeh, in winter grain bowl, 121

Fruit Crisp, Nectarine and Plum, 206, 207

G

garbanzo beans, in fall grain bowl, 120

Garlic Butter, 17

ginger

Apple-Raisin Chutney, 183

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Jack’s Wife Freda Pimm’s Cup, 136, 137

Jose’s Hot Toddy, 142, 143

grain bowls

to build, 120–21

Hot Grain Bowl, 58, 59

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

Granola, Julia’s, 40, 41

Grapefruit Yogurt, 40, 41

Grapes, Haloumi with, 158, 159

Greek Salad, 96, 97

Greek yogurt

Grapefruit Yogurt, 40, 41

Potato Latkes with Apple-Cinnamon Yogurt, 34, 35

substitution for labneh, 16

Tzatziki, 20

Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose Syrup, 212, 213

Green Shakshuka, 62, 63

Gruyère cheese

Jalapeño and Gruyère Pasta, 174, 175

Madame Freda, 50, 51

H

hake, in Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

haloumi cheese

Haloumi with Grapes, 158, 159

Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomato and Haloumi, 28, 29

Halva Cookies, 216, 217

Hessert, Patrick, 44–45

Hollandaise, Beet, 31

Homemade Mayonnaise, 18

Honey Syrup, 52, 53

horseradish

Bloody Mary, 146, 147

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

Horseradish Mayonnaise, 199

Hot Grain Bowl, 58, 59

Hot Sauce, 18

House Salad, 94, 95

I

Israeli Couscous, Spiced Rack of Lamb with, 196, 197

J

Jack’s Wife Freda

bell, 200–201

first location, 10–12

hospitality and sense of community, 12, 44–45, 69, 130, 150

menu development, 10–11, 14

name, 10

namesake grandparents, 2–4

second location, 12, 200

Sephardic and Israeli influences, 5

South African influences, 3–4

Jack’s Wife Freda Pimm’s Cup, 136, 137

Jaksic, Julia, 11, 14

Jalapeño and Gruyère Pasta, 174, 175

Jankelowitz, Maya and Dean

children, 9–10

Dean’s family and upbringing in South Africa, 2–3

decision to open restaurant, 9–10

immigration and meeting in America, 6–8

Maya’s childhood and adolescence in Israel, 5–6

Jose’s Hot Toddy, 142, 143

Juice, Cantaloupe, 77, 78

Julia’s Granola, 40, 41

K

kale

Avocado and Kale Shake, 73, 73

Greek Salad, 96, 97

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

spring grain bowl, 121

kebabs

Chicken Kebab, 104, 105

Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

Klein, Oliver, 200–201

L

labneh

about, 16

Grapefruit Yogurt, 40, 41

Potato Latkes with Apple-Cinnamon Yogurt, 34, 35

Tzatziki, 20

lamb

Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

Lamb Tartare, 162, 163

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

Lasagne, Lamb and Eggplant, 176, 177

latkes

Potato Latkes, 31

Potato Latkes with Apple-Cinnamon Yogurt, 34, 35

Lemonade, Mint, 76, 79

Livers, Chicken, on Toast, 172, 173

lunches

Avocado Toast, 90, 91

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

to build grain bowl, 120–21

Chicken Kebab, 104, 105

Chicken Prego, 110, 111

Couscous, 104, 105

Duck Lardon Salad, 102, 103

Greek Salad, 96, 97

Green Shakshuka, 62, 63

House Salad, 94, 95

Matzo Ball Soup, 86–89, 87–88

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

Mustard Seed–Crusted Tofu, 122, 123

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Peri Peri Chicken Wings, 128, 129

Prego Roll, 108, 109

Smoked Paprika Egg Salad, 112, 113

Tuna Salad, 100, 101

M

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Malva Pudding, 210, 211

Matzo Ball Soup, 86–89, 87–88

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

mayonnaise

Homemade Mayonnaise, 18

Horseradish Mayonnaise, 199

meats and poultry

beef, in Prego Roll, 108, 109

chicken, in winter grain bowl, 121

Chicken Kebab, 104, 105

Chicken Livers on Toast, 172, 173

Chicken Prego, 110, 111

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Duck Bacon, 46–49, 47–49

Duck Lardon Salad, 102, 103

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

lamb, in Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

Lamb Tartare, 162, 163

Peri Peri Chicken, 190, 191

Peri Peri Chicken Wings, 128, 129

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

Medine, Leandra, 130

microgreens

House Salad, 94, 95

Lamb Tartare, 162, 163

Mimosa, Melon, 140, 141

mint

Couscous, 104, 105

Jack’s Wife Freda Pimm’s Cup, 136, 137

Mint Lemonade, 76, 79

Mint Syrup, 79

Nana Tea, 72, 72

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

mozzarella cheese, in Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

mussels

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

Durban Mussels, 170, 171

Mustard Seed–Crusted Tofu, 122, 123

N

Nana Tea, 72, 72

Nectarine and Plum Fruit Crisp, 206, 207

New York Sour, 148, 149

nuts

Julia’s Granola, 40, 41

Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

winter grain bowl, 121

Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose Syrup, 212, 213

O

oats

Julia’s Granola, 40, 41

Nectarine and Plum Fruit Crisp, 206, 207

okra, in summer grain bowl, 120

olives, in Greek Salad, 96, 97

onions

Apple-Raisin Chutney, 183

Chicken Livers on Toast, 172, 173

Chopped Salad, 192, 193

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Green Shakshuka, 62, 63

Pickled Red Onions, 97

orange blossom water

about, 16

Orange Blossom Pancakes, 52, 53

orange juice and zest

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Honey Syrup, 52, 53

Jose’s Hot Toddy, 142, 143

P

Pancakes, Orange Blossom, 52, 53

Panna Cotta, Yogurt, with Rose Syrup, 212, 213

pantry and cooking basics, 16–20

Parmesan cheese

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

parsley

Chopped Salad, 192, 193

Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

Matzo Ball Soup, 86–89, 87–88

Mustard Seed–Crusted Tofu, 122, 123

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

Salsa Verde, 19

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

Pasta, Jalapeño and Gruyère, 174, 175

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

pea shoots

House Salad, 94, 95

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Perabo, Piper, 150

Peri Peri Chicken, 190, 191

Peri Peri Chicken Wings, 128, 129

Peri Peri Sauce, 129

Peri Peri Sauce, Sweetbreads with, 188, 189

Peri Peri Spice, 19

Pickled Red Onions, 97

Pimm’s Cup, Jack’s Wife Freda, 136, 137

pine nuts, in Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

The Pink Guzzler, 136, 137

pistachios, in Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose Syrup, 212, 213

Plum and Nectarine Fruit Crisp, 206, 207

Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomato and Haloumi, 28, 29

pomegranate juice, in Rose Syrup, 213

Pomodoro sauce, in Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

potatoes

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Potato Latkes, 31

Potato Latkes with Apple-Cinnamon Yogurt, 34, 35

poultry

Chicken Kebab, 104, 105

Chicken Livers on Toast, 172, 173

Chicken Prego, 110, 111

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Duck Bacon, 46–49, 47–49

Duck Lardon Salad, 102, 103

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Peri Peri Chicken, 190, 191

Peri Peri Chicken Wings, 128, 129

winter grain bowl, 121

Prego, Chicken, 110, 111

Prego Roll, 108, 109

prunes, in Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Pudding, Malva, 210, 211

Q

quinoa

Hot Grain Bowl, 58, 59

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

R

radishes

House Salad, 94, 95

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

raisins

Apple-Raisin Chutney, 183

Duck Tagine, 180, 181

Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

Red Wine Vinaigrette, 97

Ricotta and Pea Toast, 84, 85

Roasted Cauliflower, 164, 165

rose water

about, 16

Rose Water Waffles, 56, 57

Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose Syrup, 212, 213

S

salads

Chopped Salad, 192, 193

Duck Lardon Salad, 102, 103

Greek Salad, 96, 97

House Salad, 94, 95

Smoked Paprika Egg Salad, 112, 113

Tuna Salad, 100, 101

salmon

roasted, in summer grain bowl, 120

smoked, in Eggs Benny, 30, 31

Salsa Verde, 19

sandwiches and toasts

Avocado Toast, 90, 91

Chicken Livers on Toast, 172, 173

Chicken Prego, 110, 111

Madame Freda, 50, 51

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Prego Roll, 108, 109

Smoked Paprika Egg Salad, 112, 113

sauces. See condiments and sauces

Schnitzel, Chicken, 184, 185

sesame seeds, in Halva Cookies, 216, 217

Shake, Avocado and Kale, 73, 73

Shakshuka, Green, 62, 63

shellfish

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

Durban Mussels, 170, 171

Smoked Paprika Aioli, 20

Smoked Paprika Egg Salad, 112, 113

smoked salmon, in Eggs Benny, 30, 31

smoked whitefish, in Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

Soup, Matzo Ball, 86–89, 87–88

sour cream

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Rose Water Waffles, 56, 57

Spiced Cheesecake, 214, 215

spaghetti squash, in Mustard Seed–Crusted Tofu, 122, 123

Spice, Peri Peri, 19

Spiced Cheesecake, 214, 215

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

squash, summer

summer grain bowl, 120

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

Zucchini Chips, 160, 161

squash, winter

fall grain bowl, 120

Mustard Seed–Crusted Tofu, 122, 123

steak, in Prego Roll, 108, 109

sunflower sprouts, in House Salad, 94, 95

Sweetbreads with Peri Peri Sauce, 188, 189

sweet potatoes, in Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

Swiss chard, in summer grain bowl, 120

Swiss cheese, in Madame Freda, 50, 51

Syrup, Honey, 52, 53

Syrup, Mint, 79

T

Tagine, Duck, 180, 181

tahini

Lamb Kefta, 168, 169

Maya’s Grain Bowl, 116, 117–18

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

Tarragon Vinaigrette, 95

Tea, Nana, 72, 72

toasts

Avocado Toast, 90, 91

Chicken Livers on Toast, 172, 173

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Toddy, Jose’s Hot, 142, 143

tofu

fall grain bowl, 120

Mustard Seed–Crusted Tofu, 122, 123

tomatillos, in Green Shakshuka, 62, 63

tomatoes

Bloody Mary Mussels, 126, 127

Chicken Schnitzel, 184, 185

Chopped Salad, 192, 193

Greek Salad, 96, 97

Lamb and Eggplant Lasagne, 176, 177

Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomato and Haloumi, 28, 29

Tomato Jam, 91

Tuna Salad, 100, 101

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

tomato juice, in Bloody Mary, 146, 147

Tuna Salad, 100, 101

Tzatziki, 20

V

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

vinaigrettes

Balsamic Vinaigrette, 101

Red Wine Vinaigrette, 97

Tarragon Vinaigrette, 95

W

Waffles, Rose Water, 56, 57

watercress

Chicken Prego, 110, 111

Pea and Ricotta Toast, 84, 85

Smoked Paprika Egg Salad, 112, 113

watermelon juice, in The Pink Guzzler, 136, 137

Wessman, Luke, 69

wheat berries, in fall grain bowl, 120

whitefish, smoked, in Freda’s Fishballs, 198, 199

winter squash

fall grain bowl, 120

Mustard Seed–Crusted Tofu, 122, 123

Y

yellow squash, in Vegetable (Veggie) Curry Bowl with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

yogurt

Grapefruit Yogurt, 40, 41

Lebanese yogurt, about, 16

Potato Latkes with Apple-Cinnamon Yogurt, 34, 35

Tzatziki, 20

Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose Syrup, 212, 213

Z

za’atar

Avocado Toast, 90, 91

to make, 16

Spiced Beet Dip, 156, 157

Spiced Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, 196, 197

zucchini

summer grain bowl, 120

Veggie Curry with Apple-Raisin Chutney, 182, 183

Zucchini Chips, 160, 161