74 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {food coloring} Three of David’s favorite dishes are his matzoh ball soup, khachapuri and falafel, where “we developed the recipe ourselves.” His matzoh ball soup contains generous portions of shredded chicken and diced carrots in the broth, with the surprising addition of ground chicken in the matzoh meal for a boost of extra nutrition. “As I get older, I’m more conscientious about my health. Last Passover, I wanted to make matzoh balls for my daughter but wanted her to get more protein, so I added chicken. It has a much more silky texture and is almost like a chicken dumpling,” says David, who recently penned the cookbook Dad, What’s for Dinner? It contains over 80 “unfussy” recipes from ravioli to lasagna, focusing on simple and yummy foods that enMATBUCHA INGREDIENTS ²∕³ cup extra-virgin olive oil ²∕³ cup yellow onions, finely diced 3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped 1½ cups red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and finely chopped 5 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2½ tablespoons water 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1½ tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ teaspoon each: smoked paprika, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper chef’s choice bubbelah-mpk.com courage kids to become more adventurous eaters. Despite his sterling pedigree— which includes being a semifinalist for the 2023 James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award and a stint at Joel Robuchon’s The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vegas—David’s also a fan of more rustic fare and exudes enthusiasm over Bubbelah. “The food is great for lunch or dinner and is highly deliverable,” he promises. Expect new offerings like sabich sandwiches and dishes for the Jewish holidays. make it Heat oil in a sauté pan on medium heat. Cook onions for 30 minutes, until golden brown and caramelized. Stir in tomatoes, bell peppers, salt, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne and tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 3 hours until thickened. Add water as needed to prevent scorching. Stir in lemon juice and pomegranate molasses. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
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