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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-40226510935440642562016-04-18T07:54:00.000-05:002016-04-18T07:54:05.869-05:00My Top 10 Housewares Show 2016 Gadgets for Pesach<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<br />Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-30981767603904738062016-04-11T21:04:00.001-05:002016-04-12T09:27:31.669-05:00Passover Gluten-Free (non-gebrochts) Egg Noodles<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Generously flour a rolling board with potato starch. Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll one piece into a very thin rectangle, rolling the dough as thinly as possible. Using a sharp knife or pasta roller, cut the egg noodles into the desired shapes. Set the cut pasta on a cookie sheet, cutting board or cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining 2 dough pieces.</span></div>
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<br /><br /><br />Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-62157663779619218632016-02-22T10:24:00.000-06:002016-02-22T12:23:01.420-06:00GIVEAWAY & A review of Susie Fishbein's "Kosher By Design Brings it Home"<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">
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Lentils, dubbed the “poor man’s meat,” are a low-cost source of protein. This delicious recipe is a typical Tuscan picnic dish. It can be made in advance, is healthy, and travels well. It is a perfect addition to a shalosh seudos table or a great summer Shabbos appetizer. Seek out the Italian or French Puy lentils; they make a huge difference in taste and texture. They are nothing like the mushy soup lentils you may be familiar with. They are hearty, intensely flavored, and keep their shape perfectly.<br />
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1 rib celery<br />
½ white onion, peeled<br />
1½ cups French Puy lentils or lenticchie di Castelluccio<br />
6 whole black peppercorns<br />
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar<br />
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes coarse sea salt or kosher salt<br />
1 (200-gram) can tuna, preferably Rio Mare or other Italian tuna packed in olive oil; don’t drain<br />
leaves from 4 sprigs fresh thyme<br />
¹∕8 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<br />
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar sprigs of fresh thyme,<br />
for garnish Maldon or other flaky salt, for garnish<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Fill a medium pot halfway with cold water. Add carrot, celery, onion, lentils, peppercorns, and red wine vinegar. Bring to a boil. Place the tomatoes into a strainer to drain; discard liquid. Set aside. Check the lentils after about 20 minutes, although they may need closer to 30 minutes. Not all lentils cook in the same amount of time, so you will need to taste one. They should be slightly al dente, not mushy and falling apart but not hard. When the lentils are almost done, add 1 teaspoon coarse salt. Stir. Drain the lentils, rinsing in cold water to stop the cooking. Pick out and discard the carrot, celery, and onion. Place lentils into a large bowl. Add drained tomatoes and tuna with its oil. Add the thyme, cayenne, olive oil, and vinegar. Stir. Season to taste with more coarse salt, at least ½ teaspoon. Drizzle with additional olive oil; garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme and a small pinch of Maldon salt.</span> YIELDS 6-8 SERVINGS<br />
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-64499001074798763562016-01-17T14:35:00.000-06:002016-01-18T15:00:44.399-06:00"Celebrate" - A review of the new cookbook by Elizabeth Kurtz<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">
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Add the wine (not the whine!)</div>
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Reduce (you can exercise while you wait)</div>
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<br />Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-55173728016627896242015-12-09T11:43:00.000-06:002015-12-09T11:43:17.311-06:00A review of "Something Sweet"<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">
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Mix...then add the chocolate chips!</div>
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Scoop them onto the parchment...</div>
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Bake...look how pretty they came out!</div>
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I want to eat it off the page!</div>
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The following is the unedited article that I wrote for the Mid- Atlantic Media Syndication. Unfortunately, due to space limitations a lot of the article was cut (I had SO much to write about!!!). Also, please note that the order that the products are listed in do not indicate a preference order - they were all fabulous. Enjoy!!</div>
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Kosherfest is the yearly
international Kosher food convention hosted at the Meadowlands Convention in
New Jersey. Easily the largest Kosher
food exposition, tens of thousands of people walk up and down aisles tasting
and exploring new, innovative Kosher products from startup companies and
classic favorites from more established companies. I walked through the doors Tuesday morning
with an eager sense of anticipation, excited to see what new and creative
products were being shown this year. I
wasn’t disappointed. There were also
cooking demonstrations and competitions featuring icons like Levana
Kirschenbaum and my local favorite Bryan Gryka (of Milt’s Kosher Restaurant) in
the Kosherfest version of Iron Chef, judged by Kosher Cooking Queen (and my
friend) Joy of Kosher’s Jamie Geller.
Being all about food, there was even a Kosher Cookbook showcase
featuring the new and exciting Kosher Cookbooks with signings by veteran Norene
Gilletz, Elizabeth Kurtz, Miriam Pascal, Leah Schapira & Victoria
Dwek. There was so much food that I had
to designate one day “Dairy Day” and the next “Meat Day”. I was sad and
incredibly full when the show was over.
I’m excited about the new friends and associates that I made at the show
and am already looking forward, G-d willing, to Kosherfest 2016!</div>
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There were groundbreaking announcements at Kosherfest this
year from two family owned giants in the Kosher food industry. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Manischewitz </b>and
<b>Welch's </b>grape juice announce an
ongoing partnership, merging America’s #1 best tasting grape juice brand with
America’s #1 Kosher brand. I had a
special opportunity to talk one on one with the President and Ceo of
Manischewitz and the Welch’s representative.
Both companies are incredibly excited about the seemingly natural
partnership. Speaking to the dedication for quality of both brands, there are
no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives in the juice. The packaging is BPA free, Kosher for
Passover <i>and </i>year round, mevushal
certified, and most important - it tastes great! The juice is also available in a delicious
100% grape juice sparkling version as well.
<span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.manischewitz.com/">http://www.manischewitz.com/</a></span>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Empire Kosher</b>
has really upped its product line. The
company is dedicated to bringing the consumer a healthy, delicious product, and
is also committed to reducing its global footprint. To that end, the entire Empire product line
is now all natural. No nitrates,
nitrites, or phosphates, and soon to be GMO free. Each product now has minimal, healthier ingredients. I can tell you from personally tasting all
the samples (multiple times!) they are even better tasting than before! The
Uncured Chicken Franks are improved over the old version, though the spicy
Gourmet Hot Italian Chicken Sausages were my favorite (I did leave a few
samples for others). Empire also has
improved packaging, no more large tubs with lots of packaging waste. Products are packaged with a high pressure, bacteria
killing pasteurization process, in minimal, cleaner looking packaging. Due to the reduction in packaging there
really shouldn’t be a price differentiation in the new products, just a fresh,
new, healthier, better tasting product.
Way to go Empire! <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.empirekosher.com/">http://www.empirekosher.com/</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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came out with the most amazing, unbelievable, melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful,
and just plain delicious <b>BBQ Pulled Beef
Brisket</b>. I simply could not get
enough. I wasn’t the only one to love it
- the BBQ Pulled Beef Brisket was named Kosherfest 2015 Best New Product and
Best in Show! Made without artificial
ingredients, msg, or nitrites, it’s gluten-free and comes in a heat & eat
box in the refrigerated section. Jack’s also had it’s usual lineup of awesome
sausages and beef bacon “Facon” which are also great. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.jacksgourmetkosher.com/">http://www.jacksgourmetkosher.com/</a></span>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Aufschnitt Meats
</b>is my go to for dried beef/chicken products. Their shelf stable beef jerky products that
are low in fat, high in protein (8g per serving), and bursting with
flavor. The jerky comes in four flavors,
and the beef sticks in five (the spicy is of course the best). Shortly the beef sticks will bare the
all-natural statement, unlike any other beef stick brand on the the US
market. I love to throw a bag of Jerky
in my tote when out and about - it’s the perfect meal/snack! <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://aufschnittmeats.com/">http://aufschnittmeats.com/</a></span>
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- this originally Australian company has been making one of my favorite
sausages for years! Great straight off
the grill. </span><span style="color: #1155cc; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="http://joburgkosher.com/" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">http://joburgkosher.com/</a></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Pelleh </b>-
Duck! For the first time ever there were
duck products at Kosherfest. The <b>Pelleh </b>company brought samples of
Cherry Duck Sausages, Fried Duck, and Squab.
I have never had squab. I was a
little scared. It was really, really
good. I’m looking forward to finding the
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Meal Mart</b> -
I was intrigued by <b>Meal Mart’s</b>
cleaner and fresher looking packaging.
Pinny Roth the sales rep said that Meal Mart’s products now look as good
inside as they do outside. I love their
Buffalo Wings and make them as a “carry over” for the kids (and me!) before
Shabbat every week. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.alleprocessing.com/store/pc/home.asp">http://www.alleprocessing.com/</a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Fisherman</b> boil in package gefilte fish.
Super convenient, just take it out of the box (it looks like a wrapped kishke)
and boil. Tasted like gefilte fish
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>California
Gourmet </b>semi-sweet chocolate chips- A competitively priced great pareve,
gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan chocolate chip, made with excellent
quality chocolate. They will be coming
out shortly with packaged chocolate chunks, and are hoping to have a passover
line as well. The chips are so good they were a New Product Winner at the show.
Bonus: The owner Chana Shusterman is one of the nicest people I have ever met. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://californiagourmet.net/">http://californiagourmet.net/</a></span>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Paskez Chanukah
line</b> - Everything you need for Chanukah from one of our favorite Kosher
manufacturers. Candy, treats, oil wicks
for your menorah. It’s all good. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://paskesz.com/">http://paskesz.com/</a></span>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Hint Mint</b> -
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yummy, dairy. The Caramel Corn was a New
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Jelly Belly</b> <b>Jelly Beans</b> - Can’t. Stop. Eating.
Them. <a href="http://www.jellybelly.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.jellybelly.com/</span></a>
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Chocolates</b> - Praline filled Belgian chocolates that come Dairy or
Pareve. Rich indulgent excellence. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.excellencechocolate.com/">http://www.excellencechocolate.com/</a></span>
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- Guilt Free indulgence. Really. 95 calories for a rich, creamy individually
sized (not tiny) cheesecake. I didn’t
feel one bit guilty when I ate mine, not one bit. And...I licked the container. ‘Nuff
said. <a href="http://www.saycheesegourmet.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.saycheesegourmet.com</span></a>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Matt’s Munchies Premium Fruit Snacks</b> - Zippy dried
fruit squares in flavors like Island Mango, Apple-Licious, and Mango
Ginger. Gluten free, certified vegan and
pareve. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.mattsmunchies.com/">www.mattsmunchies.com</a></span>
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Family owned, New Product Winner Sauces Dressings and Marinades. These dressings are tangy, flavorful and
delicious. My favorite not-low-calorie
dressing was the Blush Wine Vinaigrette, and the lower cal Lively Lemon Tarragon Dressing. There are 9 fabulous flavors to choose from. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.briannas.com/">http://www.briannas.com/</a></span></div>
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Chef Hummus</b> - Went to the display/sample table and tried the Hummus
Masabzha. YUM! I asked about the hummus and declared it was
outstanding, then asked how to actually spell Masabzha (I mean really, how was
I supposed to know that?). The Chef
turned to me and handed me two full size containers to take home!!! Now I know how to spell Masabzha. They also had 13 other great flavors like
Pesto Hummus and Roasted Pepper Strips with Feta Cheese. All Gluten-Free, no msg, 0g Trans Fat. <a href="http://www.themedchef.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.themedchef.com/</span></a>
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Spicy Mexican Marinade - my favorite this year.
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Sriracha/Sriracha Mayo Sauce & Sriracha Techina </b>- I am a Techina
fanatic. I will even put it on pizza
(salad’s a given). Put techina together
with spicy and I’m rendered nearly speechless. This brainstorm of President and
cake pop lover Peter Kaufman, had me close to tears in gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you! <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.mikee.com/">http://www.mikee.com/</a></span>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Health Garden</b>
Sugar Free Ketchup - Every year at Kosherfest I find one or two smaller
companies that I take a special interest in.
This year one of those companies was Health Garden. They make a line of sugar free sweeteners,
some for baking, and sugar free products that are really good, and good for
you. Every single product is 100%
all-natural and low-glycemic. I feel
good using and giving these sweeteners to my family. I have some samples to try for baking - I’ll
keep you posted. If they are as good as
I expect them to be then this company is a real winner! <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.healthgardenusa.com/">www.healthgardenusa.com</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tartufi Black and White Truffle Spreads and oils</b> - Crazy, crazy, crazy
indulgence. A tiny amount has a huge
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Mina Shakshuka
Sauce</b> - what a great idea! Ready
made Moroccan Spiced Tomato Shakshuka sauce <i>in
a jar</i>! Made with all natural
ingredients it makes making your own Shakshuka super simple and tasty too. <a href="http://www.casablancafoods.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.casablancafoods.com</span></a>
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Creamery</b> - My second project company this year was Ludwig Farmstand
Creamery. I was sold as soon as I tasted
their Havarti-Style Cheese and found out they are based in Central <b>Illinois </b>- virtually neighbors. Look for their cheese soon in your local
stores or order it directly <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.ludwigfarmsteadcreamery.com/">www.ludwigfarmsteadcreamery.com</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Cheese Guy
Cheese </b>- Outstanding cheese. I am
usually not a blue cheese fan but Brent “The Cheese Guy” makes a great one, and
if you are a spicy fan (me!!!) then you must try the USA hand-crafted artisan
Chipotle Cheddar all natural, vegetarian, gluten-free cheese. Then again, all of Brent’s cheeses are
terrific so you could pick any one and be supremely satisfied. <a href="http://www.thecheeseguy.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.thecheeseguy.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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- Another surprising product at the show.
I expected these Cholov Yisroel yogurts to taste...well… I was pleasantly surprised by the creamy,
tangy, delicious, 100 calorie blended yogurts that I tried. They were better than some of the more well
known brands that I’ve had. When I asked
about the carb content of the yogurt (12g) I was told with a smile “we only use
real fruit in our yogurt, no artificial flavors - and fruit adds carbs”. Norman has a full line of healthy yogurts for
the family. It’s my new brand. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://normansdairy.com/">http://normansdairy.com/</a></span>
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- This Chicago based company makes wonderful cheddar, part-skim mozzarella and
other cheese. The Shtark brand is Cholov
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Kosher Cheese</b> - Great quality all natural Cholov Yisroel cheese. They were actually making fresh mozzarella at
the show that was to die for. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.naturalandkosher.com/">www.naturalandkosher.com</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Cheese</b> - Awesome Italian parmesan, romano and asiago cheese...coming soon
to your stores. <a href="http://www.milanoscheese.com/kosher-division"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.milanoscheese.com/kosher-division</span></a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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My last year’s project company. The best
iced cappuccino mix. They make a sugar
free version as well. I was thrilled to
see that Aromaville has expanded to other beverages as well as beverage
dispensers. I greatly reduced the
quantity of frozen mango juice in their dispenser this year. Their products are Cholov Yisroel. <a href="http://aromaville.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://aromaville.com/</span></a>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Lavie Dulce De
Leche Dairy Liqueur</b> - My second stop
every year after Gus’ pickles. Rich,
creamy, sweet liqueur. Sigh. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.kosherwine.com/lavie-dulce-de-leche-liqueur.html">http://www.kosherwine.com/lavie-dulce-de-leche-liqueur.html</a></span>
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- maker of Sarah Bee (found at Trader Joe’s) - It was fun to meet the winemaker
of one of our favorite table wines. He
even had a super cool map of where all the Welner Wines are made. <a href="http://www.welnerwines.com/"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-highlight: white;">www.</span></a><a href="http://www.welnerwines.com/"><b><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-highlight: white;">welnerwines</span></b></a><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-highlight: white;"><a href="http://www.welnerwines.com/">.com/</a></span><span style="background: white; color: #006621; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Premium Tea</b> - Winner of my personal award for prettiest and best tasting
tea at the show. Flavors like Buckingham
Breakfast, Ginger Spice, and Blueberry Flan. <b><span style="background: white; color: #006621; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-highlight: white;">bellasabatina</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #006621; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-highlight: white;">tea.com/</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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- New Nana Tea flavors this year: Black, Lemon, Ginger & Citrus, Chamomile,
and Spiced Nana Mint. Great for a
morning or bedtime cup of tea. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.wteashop.com/">http://www.wteashop.com/</a></span>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Pallini
Limoncello</b> - In general, I’m not a drinker, but the Limoncello looked so
pretty and inviting I had to take a sample.
Woa! It was delicious and <i>very</i> lemony. I spoke to the rep for a while and he told me
about how the Limoncello was made in Italy with Amalfi lemons. Then he showed me a picture of him holding a
lemon that was larger than his hand! If
you are looking for a lemon liqueur this is a fantastic one. <span style="background: white; color: #003f3a; mso-highlight: white;">GMO Free, Gluten
Free, Organic Lemons & Kosher.</span>
<a href="http://www.limoncellopallini.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.limoncellopallini.com/</span></a>
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Free Products - It’s a natural
progression, the leader in kosher certified products has come out with a great
line of gluten-free products. You can
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>David’s</b> <b>Gourmet Pareve Collection </b>Gluten Free
cookies - The great cookie and cake manufacturer David’s now has a kosher,
pareve, gluten free, dairy free, nut free (but not calorie free!) line of
cookies and brownies. Super exciting for
the GFE (gluten free eater). <a href="http://foodservice.davidscookies.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://foodservice.davidscookies.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now has a gluten-free Kosher for Passover version of their delicious mazto
based granola - Gluten Free Cranberry Orange.
It’s the “Trail Mix of the Exodus”.
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“Crisps” & Popcorn</b>: Awarded with my “Funnest Product at the Show”
award. This British company (and
everything is better with a British accent) makes awesome chips and popcorn
with fantastic names like “The Story of when Mr. Cheesey Met the Onion”, “The
Day Sweet and Sour Became Friends”, “How Chick’n Soup Saved the Day”, and “<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Captain Theodore’s Lime and Sea
Salt”, just to name a few. Their
products are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, msg free, and pareve. It’s worth it to go to their web site to see
the explanations of all their wacky product names. </span><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;"><a href="http://www.tenacrecrisps.co.uk/">http://www.tenacrecrisps.co.uk/</a></span><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Fresh frozen blended fruit in an easier to eat tube. Refreshing delicousness. <a href="http://froozer.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://froozer.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Blondies & Brownies</b> - Brownies made from black beans, Blondies made
from chick peas. Cool right? Nut free, non-gmo, gluten free, vegan, “made
only with the good stuff”. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://puregeniusprovisions.com/">http://puregeniusprovisions.com/</a></span>
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terrific one for one baking blends. You
can find them in your local store or online.
Say hi for me when you talk to her!
<a href="http://blendsbyorly.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://blendsbyorly.com/</span></a>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>RC Fine Foods</b>
soup mixes & new Demi-Glace brown sauce mix - These mixes don’t contain
msg, or any of the bad stuff you don’t want to serve your family. I use them when I need a boost of
flavor. Now the company has come out
with a brown sauce mix that tastes like gravy should, rich, creamy and
flavorful. I was really pleasantly
surprised when I tasted it. You can
order their products on amazon.com (I do).
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Mana</b> frozen
sweet plantain slices - Never had a plantain in my life...until now. Mana has come out with frozen green and
yellow plantains. Delicious! I can’t wait to try them here at home. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.spanishfoodsolutions.com/">http://www.spanishfoodsolutions.com/</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Pickles - The legend from the Lower East
Side of NY and the first booth I always go to at Kosherfest. A super sour pickle please! <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.gusspickle.com/">http://www.gusspickle.com/</a></span>
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Veggi Protein Mix</b> - I am a protein shake user and was happy to see that
Blue Bonnet has come out with a protein powder derived exclusively from
sustainable, organic and non-GMO, dairy/lactose-free vegetable sources that do
not contain soy or gluten. I didn’t
taste it but if you are looking for a protein powder with all those attributes
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Kansas City BBQ rub - Mendel, a fellow Midwesterner has come out with an award
winning super BBQ rub for your chicken or beef. “A Taste of Kansas City
BBQ”. <span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.rabbiq.com/">www.rabbiq.com</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Delila </b>medjool dates - Best. Dates. Ever!
Grown in Israel, super plump, fresh, sweet and awesome! I actually had some in my pantry before I
went to the show. I have never had dates
better than these (except those with my dear husband!). <a href="http://www.devikintl.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.devikintl.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Bryan Gryka at the Kosher Chef competition </div>
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Me, Esti Berkowitz (LOVE!), and Stacey (PR Maneschewitz)</div>
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Me and the famous Levana Kirschenbaum!</div>
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Dear Norene Gilletz & me!</div>
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Me and the wonderful Elizabeth Kurtz!</div>
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Super fun! Gelt and dreidles all in one package!</div>
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Growing up, our Shabbat and Yom
Tov meals varied depending upon the whims of my mother (KIH) and grandmother
(z”l), but our pre-Yom Kippur meal was always the same without fail. We would start with a beautiful round raisin
challah with honey (“You should be inscribed in the book of life for a sweet
New Year!), followed by a wedge of sliced melon (“It’s SO juicy it will help
you with your fast”). <o:p></o:p></div>
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The rest of the meal, with the
exception of the roast, had basically been made in a huge stock pot. My mother (and later my father (z”l) too)
would take a ginormous stock pot, fill it ¾ of the way with water then add cut up
chickens, whole celery stalks, peeled carrots and potatoes. The result would be a clear, golden chicken
soup and “delicious” boiled chicken (“You don’t want to add too much seasoning
because it will make it harder to fast” a.k.a. ”please pass the ketchup….”). Once a year, for the pre-fast meal, my mother
and grandmother would make Kreplach from scratch using my grandmother’s recipe
from the “old country”. Not wanting to
waste effort, they used a piece of the chuck roast they were serving during the
meal to make those flavorful, delicious kreplach. We would enjoy them in bowls of rich chicken
soup, with large pieces of carrots, celery and potatoes that we fished out of
the pot. It was important that the soup
be clear - no one wanted to have a “cloudy New Year”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We would finish the meal with
honey cake and leftover sweet, sticky homemade taiglach from Rosh Hashanah.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now that the pre-fast meal is at
my house, I try to continue the tradition and legacy that were handed down to
me from my grandmother, mother and father.
I hope that by continuing to make the recipes in our home we can pass
our heritage to our children, and G-d willing someday they will pass it on to
theirs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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May you be inscribed and sealed
in the Book of Life for a Happy and Healthy new Year. G’mar Tov!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Bubbie & Zaide’s
Chuck Roast Kreplach (makes 32)</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Once my father (z”l) retired as a
senior VP of a major technology corporation, he found that he could expend his
creative energy through cooking. He took
over making many of our traditional family recipes, all the while lending his
engineering expertise to the process. As
a result each recipe became a lesson in design and methodology, nearly always
with “six-sigma” results. One of our
family’s favorite memories of my father is of him leaning over the pastry board
with a ruler meticulously measuring the kreplach dough to ensure that each
kreple was exactly the same size. It
wasn’t that my father was compulsive, it just was how an engineer cooked! All of his efforts paid off; the kreplach
were always delicious and we always tasted the love that he put into making
them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>For the Kreplach
filling:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tbsp canola oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 large onions diced - around 1 ½ cups <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ - ¾ pound chuck
meat - roasted then cooled<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ teaspoon dried
ground ginger<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat the oil in a large skillet
over medium-high heat. Add the diced
onions and saute until the onions are caramelized and slightly browned. Remove from heat and allow to cool.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Using a meat grinder or food
processor (I use my grandmother’s old fashioned grinder!), grind the meat with
the onions. Add the ginger and mix to
combine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>For the dough:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 large eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons ice water plus more if necessary<o:p></o:p></div>
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Place the flour, eggs and water
into a food processor bowl. Pulse the
dough while gradually adding the ice water.
Adding additional ice water as needed, continue pulsing until a
cohesive, smooth dough ball is formed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove the dough and divide it
into 2. On a lightly floured surface,
pat one piece of dough into a rough square.
Roll the dough into a 12x12 inch square.
Using a ruler (like my Dad z”l always did!) cut the dough into 16 3-inch
squares. After filling and sealing
repeat with second piece of dough.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>To make the Kreplach:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup liquid egg or 1 large egg beaten<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cover a large baking sheet with foil, then spray with
non-stick vegetable spray.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Take a 3-inch square of
dough. Brush a light coating of egg
around the edge of the square. Place approximately
a teaspoon of meat filling into the center of the square. Fold the square over to make a triangle,
covering the meat. Gently pinch the
sides of the kreple to seal. Place on
the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with
remaining squares.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At this point in the recipe you
can freeze the kreplach on the baking sheet. Once the kreplach are frozen, you
can remove them from the baking sheet and store them in a zipper freezer
bag. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>For the Boiling
Water:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoon canola oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fill a large 6-8 quart stock pot
⅔ full of water. Add the salt and canola
oil, and bring to a boil. Carefully add
some of the kreplach to the water, being cautious to not crowd them. Simmer on medium heat for 12-14 minutes until
the kreplach are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Serve in hot, golden, chicken soup (or your
personal favorite).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Mini Chuck Roast
Knishes (makes 24)</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Being super busy around the Holidays, I often will try a
“twofer”, i.e doubling a filling that can be used for two recipes. By doubling the Kreplach filling, you can
make your Sukkot meat Knishes with little effort. No one will know that you saved the time,
and you will still get your usual rave reviews.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These can also be made in advance and frozen on a baking
sheet before baking. Store them in a
single layer in a well sealed aluminum pan.
To bake, simply place them on a prepared baking sheet and follow the
below instructions baking for 25-30 minutes instead of 20-25 minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 recipe <b>Chuck Steak
Kreplach Meat Filling</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 10x15 inch puff pastry sheet defrosted<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 large egg, beaten<o:p></o:p></div>
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dried minced onions, poppy seeds, sesame seeds dried minced
garlic, Everything spice<o:p></o:p></div>
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Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, then spray
with non-stick vegetable spray. Set
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Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Cut into 24 even squares. Place a teaspoon of meat filling in the
center of the dough, then fold the ends around the meat pinching to seal. Place seam side down on the prepared baking
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Brush the knishes with egg, then top with your favorite
topping. Bake for 20-25 minutes until
golden brown. Serve with your favorite
mustard or dipping sauce.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bubbies old fashioned grinder, "mit de meat & de onions"</div>
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Sometimes the old things ARE the best!</div>
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Just like Dad z"l did!</div>
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Exactly 3 inches! Dad z"l would be proud!</div>
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With the advent of the Hebrew
month of Elul and shofar blowing every morning, it is clear that Rosh Hashanah
is just a few weeks away. We start to
prepare the physical aspects of the Holiday, and work to uplift ourselves
spiritually,. We want everything to be
special and meaningful for the New Year.
Our meals have particular significance, with Rosh Hashanah “simanim”
foods such as beets, carrots, leeks, pomegranates, honey, round challahs, fish,
and dates, just to name a few on our table.
In our efforts to elevate ourselves, we give special important
characteristics to our foods. After all
“you are what you eat”! By assigning
spiritual attributes to our Rosh Hashanah foods we uplift our meals from the
mundane to the holy. We are saying that
we recognize that our foods are not just sustenance, but have the ability to
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I hope that these recipes will
help uplift your Rosh Hashanah and the rest of your New Year! Shanah Tova!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pomegranate and dried
cherry glazed chicken skewers (20-24 skewers)</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The blessing for pomegranates on
Rosh Hashana is: “...<i>sheyirbu
zechuyotenu” </i>may our merits be increased.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These skewers make a beautiful
appetizer. I like to use the ridiculously red Torani pomegranate syrup which
gives the skewers a beautiful red color.
It can be found in the liquor section of your local grocery store. If
you can’t find it, you can also use any other pomegranate syrup in it’s place. <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 ½-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts - around 3
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1 tablespoon soy sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove the tenders from each
chicken breast. Set aside. With a very sharp boning knife, slice the
chicken breasts in half to give two very thin cutlets. Slice each half into 3 long
strips. Repeat with the remaining
cutlets. If the tenders are thick, slice
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Thread the chicken onto the
skewers. Place into a large baking dish
with at least 2” sides. Pour the
pomegranate syrup over the chicken and let marinate for 30-45 minutes, turning
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Place the skewers on the prepared
baking sheet, reserving the marinade.
Broil on medium, with the pan in the middle of the oven, until the
chicken is cooked through but not dry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While the chicken is baking,
place the marinade in a 4 quart pot. Add
the cornstarch, soy sauce and canola oil.
Whisk until the cornstarch is completely blended. Cook on medium-low heat until the sauce
thickens. Add the dried cherries. Stir to combine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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through, remove from oven and spoon sauce over them. Serve warm with additional dried cherries as
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Honeyed spiralized
red/gold beet salad</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The blessing for honey on Rosh
Hashana is: “...<i>shetichadesh aleynu shana
tova umetuka” </i>We should have a new good and sweet new year. The blessing for beets on Rosh Hashana is:
“...<i>sheyistalku oyveinu” </i>our
adversaries should disappear.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m a kitchen gadget lover - but
only useful kitchen gadgets! The latest
(and greatest) kitchen gadget to hit the market is the spiralizer. It takes “boring” vegetables and makes them
cool and pretty. This salad will wow
your guests with its taste <i>and </i>beauty. If you don’t have a spiralizer you can
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Spiralize the gold beets into a medium bowl, then spiralize
the red beets into a <i>separate </i>larger
bowl. Reserve the extra pieces from the
spiralizer and set aside for the <b>Beet
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When I first started spiralizing
beets, I ended up with the extra ends and middles. When you end up with extra
beets...you make borscht! I remember
going to my Bubbies house as a young girl and sharing borscht “mit potatoes and
sour cream” along with a “glezzle of teh”.
As I’m the only one of my immediate family members who has fond beet
memories - this borscht will be all for me!!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I added beet root powder to this
recipe to give the borscht a more beety, borschty flavor. You can purchase kosher beet root powder on
amazon.com or at your local health food store.
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2 large beets, sliced into 1 ½ by
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remaining beet scraps from the
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2 tablespoons beet root powder (optional) - but give the
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Combine all the ingredients into a large stock pot. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat
to simmer. Cook for 1 hour. Serve hot or cold, topped with boiled
potatoes and/or sour cream. Thanks
Bubbie!!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Honey and Cracked
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The blessing on Rosh Hashanah for
carrots is: “...”<i>sheyikareh g’zar dinenu,
v’yikru lifanechah zechuyoteinu” </i>The decree of our sentence be torn up, and
that our merits be proclaimed before You.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I recently found gorgeous
multi-colored baby carrots in my local restaurant supply store. I was grocery cart snooping (as always!) and
the gentleman in the next aisle had them on his industrial sized cart. My first
thought was - ROSH HASHANA! I asked him
where he had found them, then ran to grab my own 5 pound package. Sadly, my package only had orange and yellow
ones - there were only 2 package left and none with purple carrots. Big. Sad. Face. When I returned with my carrots, sad that I
didn’t have the beautiful purple ones -
he gallantly offered to give me his!!! Thank you my fellow shopping hero. I hope you have a happy and healthy New Year!<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can find multi-colored
carrots at Trader-Joe’s and some grocery and fruit stores.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 pound tri-colored carrots<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon canola oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon wildflower honey<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon cracked rosemary, or 1
tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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salt and pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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non-stick vegetable spray<o:p></o:p></div>
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additional honey for drizzling<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 325℉ or 300℉
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Line a large baking sheet with
foil and spray with non-stick vegetable spray.
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Scrub the carrots clean, then
thoroughly dry them. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the oil and
honey. Arrange them on the prepared
baking tray, making sure that they don’t overlap. Sprinkle the rosemary, salt and pepper on the
carrots. Bake for 15 minutes, then turn
the carrots. Return the carro<span style="font-family: inherit;">ts to the
oven and bake for an additional 15-30</span> minutes until the carrots are slightly
browned and soft.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">No-Bake Pomegranate Mousse Pie</span> </b><i style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(makes two 9” pies)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the perfect light and creamy ending to your huge Yom Tov meal. It’s quick to make, and doesn’t require precious oven time to prepare. Using ready-made graham cracker crusts also speeds up prep time so you have more time to spend with your family and guests!</span></div>
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<li style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 9” ready-made graham cracker crust</span></li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">.3 ounce package Double Berry Jel Dessert </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">½ cup Pomegranate Cranberry Juice Blend, cold or room temp (I use Langers)</span></li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 cups whipping cream, divided</span></li>
<li style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dried cranberries and/or fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Combine dessert jel and juice in a small bowl. Fill a small saucepan with 1 ½ inches of water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a very low simmer. Set the small bowl in the saucepan and stir until mix is completely dissolved in the juice and warm to the touch (not hot). Remove from the water and set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whip 2 cups of whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add the Jel/juice mixture to the whipped cream and re-whip until stiff. Spoon into the ready-made graham cracker crusts. Smooth the top using an offset spatula.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whip the remaining 2 cups of whipping cream. Spread or pipe decoratively on the top of the filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice and serve garnished with dried cranberries or fresh pomegranate seeds. <i>Can be made in advance and frozen. Defrost slightly before serving.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Note: For an even <b>bigger</b> pomegranate flavor, add 2 teaspoons of pomegranate extract flavoring to the mousse.</span></i></div>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-11480565231990202872015-07-17T15:33:00.003-05:002015-07-17T15:33:36.841-05:00Fun With Popcorn Day!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the summer things are always a little slower with work (Baruch Hashem for much needed breaks) and it gives me an opportunity to chill (whew)! This week I made a much easier Shabbat menu and decided to have a grand old time with Dear Son teaching him a valuable life and college student skill - making popcorn in a pot. To quote dear college age son “when you’re in college you don’t have a lot of money and popcorn is cheap to make”. Don’t you love it when they finally learn some important life lessons? Anyway, DS (Dear Son) was loving the super spicy </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mexican Chili Popcorn</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I’ve been making and it was time to give him popcorn wings and let him fly. (Can you hear the inspirational music in the background?).</span></div>
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How pretty is this popcorn???<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1JV_ieyZo2yGt9gQnMXBC6Xf1g1yqTEIkYB4cyX4gcHS8Yq3CA59EEap8LGMi3GeokT8cRlHfUHJ3__MU91p5cbPAOW_3BcfMXDQtFNpRFx2hP7hF6_K5tPh6-DkMaro_W6QQ_H_abo/s1600/IMG_20150717_134918509_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1JV_ieyZo2yGt9gQnMXBC6Xf1g1yqTEIkYB4cyX4gcHS8Yq3CA59EEap8LGMi3GeokT8cRlHfUHJ3__MU91p5cbPAOW_3BcfMXDQtFNpRFx2hP7hF6_K5tPh6-DkMaro_W6QQ_H_abo/s320/IMG_20150717_134918509_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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Perfect pop every time!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m always looking for new chicken recipes. I’m also often making food for Shabbat pretty late on Fridays due to work demands. There I was, once again, making chicken a couple of hours before I turned into a Shabbat pumpkin. I grabbed my Silver Platter cookbook confident that I’d be able to find a quick & delicious chicken recipe - and I wasn’t disappointed! I had all the ingredients in the house except the ginger (I ended up using dried instead with good results), and the recipe didn’t take me long to make at all. Our GFE guest was thrilled to be able to eat such yummy chicken and you could hear the applause all the way in Indiana.</span></div>
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Top with sesame seeds & scallions...</div>
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I <i>always</i> make a double/triple/quadruple batch!</div>
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(note the pretty challahs in the background!)</div>
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Ready to go in the oven close up. Smile!</div>
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Mix the veggies in a bowl with the seasoning...</div>
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Smile for the close up!</div>
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SO colorful!!!</div>
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All roasted! I want to eat these NOW!!!</div>
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Into the processor with the paste...whirrrrrrr....</div>
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Can't even wait for a bowl! No double dipping!</div>
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SO easy...just 2 steps!!!</div>
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Smooth!</div>
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All the cut up insides...</div>
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Dip the rice paper...dip, not <i>boil</i>!</div>
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It's ready...take it out!</div>
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Place the stuffing inside...</div>
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Roll & tuck...</div>
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One done!</div>
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In case you missed the first, here's a second...</div>
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<br />Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-8352944914611719192015-04-19T12:37:00.000-05:002015-04-19T13:20:12.838-05:00A review of "Spiritual Kneading Through the Jewish Months" <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Passover. A time of redemption. Exodus. Freedom. Liberation. By the time Pesach is over, although I’m super happy with having spent time with our family and friends (all 120+ of them), I’m pretty tired. By the time the kitchen is sort of back to it’s pre-chametz status I’m blitzed. Tired. Wiped. The “E” word (the “E” word is a restricted word in our family, only to be brought out under extreme circumstances due to frequent overuse of the term...ok, it’s </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">exhausted</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">). In all the chaos, preparation, antibiotics, and re-cleaning, I managed to begin to lose focus regarding the purpose of all the prep. I needed some </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spiritual Kneading</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A while before Pesach I received the book </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Spiritual Kneading Through the Jewish Months - Building the Sacred through Challah”</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Dahlia Abraham-Klein. I put it to the side with the intention of reviewing it after the chag when things weren’t </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">quite </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">so crazy. So, last week, I made a much needed cup of coffee, grabbed a pencil, highlighter, post-its and made my way to the Lazy-Boy recliner, put my feet up and started to read. THANK YOU DAHLIA!!! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The book begins with a beautiful description of the concept of the first Mitzvah, to mark/sanctify the months of the year. Dahlia then eloquently brings you into the celebration of a Jewish woman’s role in this important mitzvah, then ties it into the very important mitzvah of taking/baking Challah. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While the writing is incredibly beautiful, there is a lot of practical information in this book as well. I was blessed to be able to do a Challah Braiding class last week for Chai Lifeline here in Chicago. I came prepared with my</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Spiritual Kneading</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> book in hand. With it, I was able to give clear explanations for most of the questions that the group had. I also had the brachot, tehillim, and mitzvah specifics handy. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was very excited to try recipes after reading the rest of the book. I tried the basic </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Egg Challah</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> recipe - pretty straightforward. I ended up having to add a little extra water, but once I did the dough was smooth and elastic . I’m a little lazier and use my mixer to knead, so I probably didn’t get all the spiritual infusion or exercise I might have had I kneaded the dough completely by hand. Also, in the interest of full disclosure, my plan had been to make the dough early in the morning on Thursday, let it rise, braid all kinds of cool and fun challot for my demo, then bring them all baked. HA! Let’s just say that didn’t happen, and I ended up leaving a big bowl of challah dough on the counter to rise as I left for the demo. When I got back I was ready to braid! The dough was wonderful after it rose (even though it rose longer than it was supposed to). It was so nice to be able to pop open the book for the brachot and have them handy. My friend and I had a blast trying out a bunch of the cool braiding techniques in the book. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Knead the dough again for a few more minutes. Use the remaining flour for the surface area and hands to prevent sticking. Form it into shaped loaves of your choice.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you cannot bake the challahs immediately then this is the time to wrap the shaped dough in plastic wrap to prevent drying. You can store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. On the day of baking, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand on kitchen counter until it comes to room temperature, about one hour.</span></div>
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Mix the ingredients - Love the new, fresh, yeast bubbling!!!</div>
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Next....It was "Shlissl" Challah Week!!!</div>
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Recently, my buddy, pal, all
around awesome gal, and favorite publicist Trina Kaye sent me an email asking
if I was interested in reviewing a brand new cookbook “Food, Family and
Tradition- Hungarian Kosher Family Recipes and Remembrances” written by Lynn Kirsche Shapiro.
I think I shouted YES so loudly that Trina actually heard me all the way
in California! Let me explain, Hungarian
Kosher is in CHICAGO (OK, technically Skokie but for all intents and purposes
it’s the same difference). I have a
longtime history and relationship with the store and its owners and this review
is a very personal one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As you all know by now I was born
and raised in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. As a child the area between the north/south
streets of California and Western along the main east/west street of Devon
avenue was heavily Jewish and very gentrified.
There were many kosher bakeries, a few butchers, department stores
(Crawfords, Cover Girl, Gap) and the famous Cut Rate Toys (don't touch the
toys!). One of the best small kosher
grocery stores on Devon Avenue was Hungarian Kosher run by Mr. Sandor Kirsch.
He was the <i>nicest </i>man, and I remember
going into the store as a kid with my mom to buy the kosher products that we
needed. It was close enough that if the
weather was good I could walk there myself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sadly that part of Devon avenue
began to change (you can buy fabulous sari's there now), and in the interest of
maintaining and growing the business Hungarian moved to Skokie. Truthfully, not that far away - just not
walking distance. Impressively the store
grew into the premier Kosher full service grocery store in the Midwest,
carrying a wide assortment such that you didn't even need to shop anywhere
else. No matter how large or busy the
store got Mr. Kirsch was still the same kind, calm, sweet man he always
was. He was always willing patiently to
answer any question you might have (and I'm sure some of mine were really
annoying), I remember having one particular conversation with him about chicken
feathers. Yes, chicken feathers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Mr. Kirsche passed away several
years ago, and now the store is run by his son Ira. The cookbook “Food, Family and Tradition” is
written by Mr. Kirsche’s daughter Lynn.
The book is really a fascinating historical cookbook with an in depth
documentary of the Kirsche family’s experiences dating back from World War
II. The recipes are typical Hungarian
family recipes including favorites like Gefilte Fish, Sweet and Sour Gizzards
(Pupiks), Schmaltz, Kindle, Sponge and Honey cakes. It’s the real “Hungarian” deal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I chose two recipes from the book
to make for my family to review, <b>Rice
with Prunes</b> and <b>Marble Cake</b>. My family was a little hesitant about the
Rice with Prunes...particularly the prune part.
The rice was relatively easy to make, and was really sweet and delicious. Even the doubters were pleasantly
surprised. The marble cake was a <i>huge</i> hit! Light, fluffy and flavorful
everyone wanted seconds, and thirds! <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a great cookbook for
those that are looking for a super traditional book with the something more of
a fascinating historical account. You
can find "Food, Family and Tradition" at Hungarian Kosher foods, your
local bookstore, and online <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Food-Family-Tradition-Hungarian-Remembrances/dp/098984790X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425845437&sr=8-1&keywords=hungarian+kosher+cookbook" target="_blank">amazon.com </a>
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<b>Rice With Prunes</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup uncooked rice<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups water<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 to10 pitted prunes<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, optional<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a 2 quart pot over medium
heat, add the oil and the rice and cook, stirring, until rice is opaque, about
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1/4 cup cocoa<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 cups sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 teaspoons baking powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 cup oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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7 eggs separated<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix cocoa and baking soda in
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In a medium bowl, sift the flour,
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In the work bowl of stand mixer,
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In a separate bowl, beat egg
whites until white and fluffy, and soft peaks form when beaters are
lifted. Donot beat stiff or dry. Carefully fold the whites into the cake
batter. Divide the batter in half. Fold
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In an ungreased tube pan, pour
half the white batter on the bottom, then half the cocoa batter, and repeat,
first the white batter and then the cocoa batter.<o:p></o:p></div>
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All the super simple ingredients!</div>
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The light and dark side of things...</div>
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So cool!!!</div>
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All the super simple ingredients!</div>
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YUM!</div>
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Kosher Everyday at <a href="http://www.koshereveryday.com/">www.koshereveryday.com</a>,
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-20439339356782043812015-03-01T00:30:00.000-06:002015-03-02T14:37:18.273-06:00Purim, Wedding & Green Garlic<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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Mazel Tov! We have a new daughter! No, I didn’t have to go through nine months
of pregnancy for our addition. Baruch Hashem we were blessed with the simcha of
our son’s marriage to our beautiful new daughter-in-law a few weeks ago! This is the first wedding in our family and
boy was it fun! We danced and danced and
danced some more until the band finished playing with overtime. The shtick our
friends and family came up with was magical!
I even made the wedding cake, which was definitely a labor of love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With the wedding feasting over, I
really wanted to do a reset to healthier eating. I was also a little worried that things would
be too slow, too quiet, too boring! Then
I realized - in the Matten home <i>life is <b>never</b> boring!!</i> There are always things happening between the
usual chaos in our home and my work, plus with Purim around the corner there is
lots of planning and baking to be done. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To embrace the healthier eating
goal, I made a trip to my favorite mega produce store - Jerry's. Trips to Jerry's are
always inspirational as there are regularly new and interesting fruits and
vegetables to be found. I drive the
workers there a little crazy asking about how to cook some of the wackier
produce I’ve discovered. This time one
of the new items I came across was Green Garlic. It looks a lot like scallions, has the smell
and zesty flavor of garlic, but with a milder garlicky taste<i>. </i> Healthy <i>and
</i>delicious. In addition to the
recipes below, I used it in roasted vegetables which gave them a rich, but not
too strong, garlic flavor. You could
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With my healthy eating plan in
place it’s time to plan for Purim. Our
family loves embracing the fun of having goofy costumes and a silly theme for
our mishloach manot. Last year our theme
was Good “Purim” Humor, and we all dressed up with an Ice Cream Truck theme
with our kids as Ice Cream Bars, Ice Cream Cones, Ice cream Sandwiches and Ice
Cream Truck men. Our mishloach manot
contained types of mock ice cream treats.
It was <i>chillingly good. </i>We even dressed up our minivan like an
Ice Cream Truck and loudly played the Ice Cream Truck song out of our open
windows while making our Purim deliveries!
Clues about this years Purim theme are: our family loves sci-fi, blue
boxes, and things that are bigger on the inside. </div>
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Here are some of our Purim (and
everyday!) favorites that you can make for family and friends for your Purim
seudah . I’d love to hear about your own creative Mishloach Manot Themes. Chag Sameach & Healthy Eating!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Green Garlic Asian
Green Bean Salad (6-8 servings)</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Ask your local produce
seller for green garlic. I had to ask a
manager who knew where to find it. If
you can’t find it at your local produce store you can substitute a clove of
regular garlic for 2 stalks of Green Garlic.
Also, make sure you use <b>toasted</b>
sesame oil. It give a stronger “sesame”
flavor and allows you to use less oil than the untoasted variety.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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3 pounds fresh green beans trimmed<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoon (gluten-free) soy sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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2-3 stalks Green Garlic, thinly sliced diagonally<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup sliced almonds<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bring a large pot of water to a
boil. Working in two batches, add the
green beans and boil for 3 minutes.
Immediately remove the beans from the pot to a strainer and rinse with
cold water. Transfer the beans to a
large bowl. Using the same boiling water
that was used for the first batch, boil the second batch of green beans for 3
minutes, rinsing with cold water when done.
Transfer to the large bowl of beans.
Add the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, green garlic, sliced almonds and
toss until combined. Serve cold as a salad or warm as a side dish. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Green Garlic Spinach
Penne (serves 4-6)</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>This is a particularly
pretty dish with the bright green of the garlic, scallions and spinach bursting
through the penne. If you can't find
green garlic locally you can substitute a clove or two of regular garlic.
You can make this dish gluten free by using gluten free penne. To make this dish lighter use two tablespoons
of butter instead of four.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 pound (gluten free) penne, cooked & drained<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 green garlic stems, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 scallions, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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10 ounces fresh spinach<o:p></o:p></div>
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Melt butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the green garlic and spinach, then sauté
until the spinach is wilted. Toss in the
scallions and salt. Serve warm topped
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<b>Puff Pastry Hamentashen Two Ways (makes 3-4 dozen each recipe)</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">4 sheets puff pastry, defrosted</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Filling Options:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Salmon</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 14.75 ounce cans salmon (pink or
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 ¼ cups bread crumbs, or more if
necessary</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">2 large eggs</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 small onion, finely diced</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">½ cup ketchup</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Place the cans of
salmon in a large bowl. Do not drain. Crumble the salmon with your hands (I
wear kitchen gloves) to make sure there are no lumps or hard pieces. Add the
bread crumbs, eggs, onion, and ketchup. Mix until smooth. If the mixture seems
too moist add more bread crumbs – but make sure that the mixture isn’t too dry.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Cucumber Dill Sauce</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">2 medium cucumbers, peeled</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 ½ cups lowfat mayonnaise</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 tablespoon dried dill weed</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 tablespoon sesame seeds
(optional)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Process the cucumbers
in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add mayonnaise and dill and pulse a
few times to combine. Transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate until
ready to serve with the Puff Pastry Salmon Hamentashen.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Potato</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">2 pounds Idaho Potatoes (around 6
medium)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 large Vidalia or Sweet onion,
finely diced (around 2 ½ cups)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">1 garlic clove, minced (or one
frozen garlic cube)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">¼ teaspoon sugar</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">2 tablespoons canola oil</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">½ teaspoon salt</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">2 large eggs</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Place potatoes in a
large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cover
pot and reduce burner temperature to low. Cook the potatoes covered for 45
minutes until tender when pricked with a fork. Remove the potatoes from the
water and allow them to cool completely. This step can be done a day in advance,
just keep the potatoes in the refrigerator until ready to use. Peel the cooled
potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Set aside.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Heat the oil in a
large (preferably non-stick) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion,
garlic and sugar and sauté until the onion is golden brown and caramelized,
stirring occasionally, around 20 minutes. You may need to reduce the
temperature of the flame if the onion starts to burn rather than caramelize.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Using a fork or potato
masher, mash the potatoes until there are no large lumps. Add the caramelized
onions. Reserve the skillet from the onions – you will use it to caramelize the
sliced onions. Mix the onions and potatoes until thoroughly combined. Add the
salt and eggs. Stir until smooth with a fork, removing any remaining lumps.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Preheat oven to 400˚F
or 375˚F if using a convection oven. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment
paper, set aside.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Roll a sheet of puff
pastry dough to 9x11 inches. Use a round (fluted if possible) cookie cutter to
cut circles from the puff pastry dough. Using a scooper or tablespoon to scoop
the salmon mixture or potato mixtureonto the puff pastry circles. Pinch into
triangle hamentashen. Bake for 15 minutes until browned. Serve warm or cold
with topping the salmon filled ones with Cucumber Dill Sauce.</span> </div>
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Everyday is dedicated to the memory of my father <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 7.5pt;">Dr.
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Kosher Everyday at <a href="http://www.koshereveryday.com/">www.koshereveryday.com</a>,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello All! For the past six months or so I have had the privilege of writing for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. When they approached me to write for them I was super excited - I mean, YES!!! So...in addition to my articles and recipes that you find here you can also find some new, fabulous ones at jewishexponent.com! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, the Jewish Exponent published my article on Kosherfest 2014 (which was incredibly fun!) but due to space limitations they were only able to publish a limited version of the article (which you can fine </span><a href="http://jewishexponent.com/culture/2014/12/kosherfest-delights-with-that-special-k" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) and sadly wasn't able to list all the vendors and their products I wrote about, </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and </i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">publish all the cool and exciting pictures. Those are the breaks of newspaper print. The good part is that I get to give you the WHOLE ARTICLE here on my blog. I really want to acknowledge all the vendors who spent time and energy speaking with me and giving me all kinds of samples. SO...here is the article in full, but please make sure to go to the </span><a href="http://jewishexponent.com/culture/2014/12/kosherfest-delights-with-that-special-k" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jewish Exponent</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and like my article there. Thanks!!!</span><br />
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Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory, where instead of chocolate...there is every
kind of Kosher food imaginable. Welcome
to the world of Kosherfest 2014!
Kosherfest is a Kosher food wonderland that takes place every year
around the beginning of November. The
past few years Kosherfest has taken place at the Meadowlands Convention Center
in New Jersey, with vendors from all over the world coming to show the Kosher
(and non-kosher) consumer their new (and some not so new) exciting Kosher
products. There were wines from
Argentina, plantains from Costa Rica, Zelda's caramel corn from Chicago,
truffle pate' from Italy, Gus' famous Kosher Pickles from the Lower East Side
of Manhattan, and Bamba snacks from Israel. There were even a few vendors from
Philadelphia! Nearly every exhibitor has
a sample table so you have to come prepared to spend an entire two days
eating. There is SO much food that I, like
many others, split the sampling into a "dairy" day and a
"meat" day so that I wouldn't miss a single sample. When it was over I was <i>stuffed</i>!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also famous Kosher Cookbook authors introducing and signing their new books,
like Leah Schapira with "Secret
Restaurant Recipes from the World's Top Kosher Restaurants", Estee Kara
with “Cooking Inspired”, and Chicagoan Lynn Shapiro with her book “Food,
Family, and Tradition: Hungarian Kosher Family Recipes and Rememberances”, to
name a few. If you needed a break from the sampling there were lectures about
Kosher food, Kosher food marketing, and even an "Iron Chef" type
competition with Paula Shoyer (“The Kosher Baker”, “The Holiday Baker”) as MC,
and Naomi Nachman (The Aussie Gourmet), Jack (from Jack's Sausage) and Center
for Kosher Culinary Arts pastry expert Chef Phileppe Kaemmerle, as the judges
and famous Kosher Chefs as the contestants.
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with Jack's famous "Facon" (a kosher beef bacon), and other unique
ingredients. The food they prepared smelled incredible! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kosherfest is to go up and down each row talking to each vendor, finding out
about the unique attributes of each product, and getting a feel for what makes each sample special. There
was a general theme of healthier, better-for-you products. This Kosherfest featured a significant number
of gluten-free products, great for the GFE (Gluten Free Eater). Many of the
vendors that generally prepare products for the Passover market have come to
realize that there is a huge demand for gluten-free foods and have started to
make their goods available year round.
Some have developed gluten-free baking products like coconut and sesame
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.15; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gus' Pickles “Imitated But Never Duplicated” </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- This old timer is one of my all time favorites. It brings back memories of buying Gus’ pickles straight out of the barrel on the Lower East Side of NY. It’s the first booth I always stop at, there’s nothing like a super sour pickle for breakfast to start your day!</span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; text-align: justify; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.gusspickle.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"> www.gusspickle.com</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SO pretty I brought it home and<br />
am using it this Shabbat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I <i style="font-weight: bold;">told you</i> Kosherfest 2014 was FUN!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome liqueurs! My favorite was the Dulce De Leche...right<br />
after the pickles (HA!)</td></tr>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-2738306274023063242014-01-05T13:29:00.000-06:002014-01-05T13:29:08.104-06:00Mushroom Teriyaki Chicken and Grocery Cart Snooping<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
It’s true. I am a
grocery cart snoop. I confess that I
love to look in other peoples grocery carts to see what new and interesting
treasures they found. I have meddled my
way into a plethora of new food items and awesome recipes from friends and acquaintances
in the grocery store. It always seems to
take me longer than most to do my weekly/daily/hourly grocery shopping – it’s
not just a “find the items on the list” excursion, a trip to the store can be a
social and culinary adventure. I’m sure
there’s turnabout too – hmmm what does Sharon Matten have in her cart
today? What is <i>she </i>making for
Shabbat this week…and <i>why</i> does <i>she, </i>a <i>pastry</i> chef, have a <i>cake
mix</i> in her grocery cart???!! FROZEN
PIZZA?? Maccaroni & Cheese MIX???
You mean she doesn’t make everything from scratch??? You mean Sharon Matten is a <i>mortal human</i>
just like the rest of us?? Shocking!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anyway, I really do get some of my best recipe ideas from
friends while grocery cart snooping. I
was recently in Romanian Kosher buying some awesome meat products when I ran
into my dear friend and neighbor Shoshi.
As usual I checked out her shopping cart and saw some pretty fabulous
looking, thin steaks. “So Shoshi, what
do you do with those steaks?” I asked.
“Oh my goodness,” she answered. “My family <i>loves </i>these. My daughter has a great recipe for them and
it’s super easy.” Well, she had me at
“family <i>loves </i>these”, and ”super easy” clinched the deal!! I had her text the recipe to me, and tried it
out for one of our Friday night Shabbat meals.
Basically, you sauté thinly sliced onions and mushrooms, and place them
on the bottom of a pan. Then you brown the steaks, place them on top of the onions
and mushrooms, cover them with Mikee’s sesame teriyaki sauce and bake for a
while. Super easy! I was so happy with how mine turned out I even
took a picture and texted it to Shoshi!
The steaks were good, but kind of salty from the sauce and I probably
should have baked them for a little less time.
The family liked the basic idea of the recipe, and they <i>loved </i>the
sautéd mushrooms, but I knew I was going to have to try again. I do think the recipe was fine – it was
probably my execution that was off.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A few weeks later I bought another thicker piece of
roast. I followed the same basic recipe
that I did for the steaks and used a different type of teriyaki sauce and less
of it. The result was <i>way</i> better,
and Dear Son suggested making the meat with the mushrooms and onions on
top. I stored that one away for later
use.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, this week I was in the grocery Shabbat 5 hours before
Shabbat store trying to figure out what to make for. Have you noticed that chicken has gotten
super expensive? What’s up with
that? What are they feeding those
chickens – gourmet chicken feed? Are
the chickens living in poultry penthouses?
In any event the only chicken that was budgetary friendly was boneless,
skinless chicken breasts. I bought two
packages and on impulse decided to try to make the cutlets using the sautéd
onion, mushroom and teriyaki method that Shoshi had recommended for the
steaks. Since I’ve become a GFE (gluten
free eater) I decided to try to make them gluten-free, and bought some
gluten-free teriyaki sauce too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once home, I thinly sliced some wonderful sweet onions and
sautéd them in some olive oil with some crushed garlic. Once they were caramelized I added a pound of
thinly sliced crimini/baby portabella mushrooms and a pound of thinly sliced
small/medium sized white mushrooms, sautéd them until all the liquid was
absorbed, and transferred them to another container to use later. I then removed the tenders from the chicken
(I made chicken fingers from those later), coated the chicken pieces in corn
starch, and browned them in the same skillet I had made the onions and
mushrooms in. Although I normally cut
chicken cutlets in half to make two thin cutlets I didn’t this time. I was
afraid that if the cutlets were too thin they would dry out and taste like
salty sawdust. I made the cutlets in
batches and set them on a foil lined, greased baking sheet as they finished
browning. Once they were all done I
spooned the reserved onions and mushrooms over the chicken (taking into account
Dear Son’s suggestion), drizzled a cup
of GFE teriyaki sauce over the onions and mushrooms, and baked the whole thing
for 30 minutes. The chicken was fast to
make…not quite as fast as the steaks were due to the time it took to brown all
the cutlets, but still pretty speedy (it had to be – I didn’t leave myself all
that much time!). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Gorgeous, aromatic, <i>delicious</i>! The cutlets were moist, flavorful, and
covered with teriyaki infused mushrooms….mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! The decision to leave the cutlets thicker was
a good one. They were fabulous for Shabbat lunch the next day as the cutlets
had even more time to absorb the melded flavors. Although most of us <i>loved</i> the <b>Mushroom
and Teriyaki Chicken</b> a small number of the more unadventurous Shabbat
guests still would have liked a little less teriyaki sauce on the chicken. If you are one of those ( ;-) ) you could
easily add half the teriyaki sauce and the recipe would still be great. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Happy for our Shabbat guests, but sad for me there weren’t a
lot of leftovers for me to eat during the week.
I guess I should really be <i>happy </i>that the recipe was a
success! Happy but <i>hungry</i>!!! I suppose with the weather being arctic here
in Chicago I’ll be able to take some time to come up with some warm,
comforting, hearty, winter recipes to sate my hunger and share with you!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stay warm and Happy 2014!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Mushroom
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12 boneless
skinless chicken cutlets, tenders removed<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup corn
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4 medium
sweet onions, halved and very thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cloves
garlic, crushed (I used 2 frozen garlic cubes)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 pound
crimini/baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 pound
white small/medium mushrooms, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup
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¼ cup canola
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Line a large
baking sheet with foil. Spray with
nonstick vegetable spray. Set
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Heat the
canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and garlic to the oil and sauté
until the onions are caramelized. Add
the sliced mushrooms and sauté until nearly all the liquid is absorbed. Transfer the mushrooms and onions to another
container. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Place corn
starch in a large bowl or dish. Coat the
chicken cutlets in the starch, shaking off excess. Set aside.
Heat the remaining ¼ cup of canola oil in the skillet. Place several cutlets in the hot oil and cook
until browned, but not cooked through, on each side. Place the browned cutlets on the prepared
baking sheet. Repeat with remaining
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Evenly cover
the browned chicken cutlets with the onion and mushrooms. Drizzle teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the
cutlets are cooked through. Serve warm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Note: To
make this chicken gluten free use gluten free teriyaki sauce. This recipe can be made for Passover as well
substituting potato starch for the corn starch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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That's a LOT of mushrooms!!</div>
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Here is the beef I made...</div>
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Thanks Shoshi!!!</div>
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<i>I’ve missed you!! </i> I’ve missed chatting, corresponding with
you, and keeping in touch. It seems that
life, work, life, and more work, have gotten in the way of Kosher
Everyday! Sigh. Thank G-d, our family had a major milestone
last week - our youngest daughter’s Bat Mitzvah (KIH)! Considering that with a few minor exceptions,
I personally catered the Shabbat Kiddush at shul, the extended family meals,
and our Sunday brunch, <i>and</i> tried to keep up with Edible Experience <i>and
</i>my family (oh right…the family!) it’s a
wonder I was still standing after it all!
It was SO CRAZY that I needed the help of a doctor, preferably one that
made house calls! Well, sometimes you
get sent <i>exactly</i> what you need. A
while back I received an email from the Dr. Praeger’s rep, asking if I would be
willing to review some of the new products the company was introducing. I was very interested and also asked if the
company had gluten-free items as well (I’m a GFE along with quite a few of my
readers). It turned out that most of the
products were actually GFE friendly. The
representative was so accommodating and offered to send me samples of a
large selection of their products. Cool,
right? Then I promptly forgot about the
whole thing and got back to trying to keep up with my super hectic life. One day, amidst the chaos, a <i>huge</i> box
arrived at my door. We opened it up, and
guess what - just when there was complete pandemonium in my house the doctor
made a house call!! There were all
different types of <i>latkes, </i>fishies, little fun shaped vegetable patties,
and fish sticks.<i> </i>There was vast variety
and most of the products in the boxes were individually wrapped so that
everyone could pick their favorite, with the rest saved for another
dinner (no spoiling!). <i> </i></div>
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Son, was kind enough to prepare dinner for everyone and take the pictures for
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We had a great time sampling the different Dr.
Praeger’s flavors (I grabbed a few in
between work recipes), and overall we thought they were just great! We especially liked the California Veggie
Burgers (GFE!), the Roasted Corn Cakes, and the Asian Veggie Burgers (it had a delicious oriental flair). The Sweet Potato Pancakes (GFE!), Broccoli, Spinach, and Potato
Pancakes would be great to eat as latkes on Thanksgivingakkah - flavorful and no mess! </div>
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Dear Youngest Daughter was super happy with
her one of her favorite foods – fish sticks (go figure!) being on the healthy
menu. The Potato Crusted ones were even gluten-free!</div>
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The food was quick and easy to
prepare and I didn’t have to worry that my family wasn’t eating right. Dr. Praeger’s has a great philosophy: <span style="font-size: 14pt;">“…</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">good-for-you food should
actually<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><i>taste</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> good, especially if you don’t let
artificial ingredients, colors and fillers get in the way. That’s why our
products are made with ingredients you recognize, including flash-frozen
vegetables and fish from cold Northern waters. Our hearty California Veggie
Burger doesn’t conceal its tasty spinach, broccoli, peas, carrots and onions –
it puts them right where you can see and taste them! And our gluten-free
options are an easy way to keep wheat out of your diet, while keeping the good
things in, like fiber and taste bud-pleasing flavor.</span>” Even Dr. Oz recommends them so they <i>must</i> be good for you!! Thanks Dr. Praeger’s – your house call was
the perfect prescription for success in our house!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">For more information about Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods go to: </span><a href="http://www.drpraegers.com/Default.aspx">http://www.drpraegers.com/</a></div>
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the Bat Mitzvah was wonderful (B”H)! We
were incredibly proud of the Youngest Daughter who had spent months Learning
outside of school and prepared a beautiful d’var torah. She also did an awesome chesed project with a
few friends, creating an upbeat music CD – <b><i>Songs of Strength and Hope</i></b>,
to give to Chai Lifeline girls. Baruch Hashem!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com1Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.62979819999998241.4995241 -88.275245199999986 42.256703099999996 -86.984351199999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-54185393243032645102013-08-25T01:55:00.000-05:002013-08-25T01:55:43.544-05:00Shipshewana Fried Amish Pies (Great for Rosh Hashana!) & Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
A while back I was perusing the latest <a href="http://www.livingsocial.com/">Living Social</a> deals when I came across a
“deal” for $12 a night in Indiana at the Twin Mills Resort. It just so happened that I was looking for
something to do with my girls (KIH) after they were done with camp and the guys
in the family were still working. For
those of you that aren’t familiar with Living Social, it’s a web site similar
to Groupon. They have deals from all
over the place and you can specify the location you are interested in. Being from the Midwest (Yay!) I was looking
for fun things to do that are nearby, or within a relatively short car
ride. When the Twin Mills deal came up I
immediately clicked on the link. It
turns out that the $12 deal was for reserving a <i>camp site</i> on the
resort. Tents, no personal bathrooms, no
beds, no kitchen, no way. I read further
and also available was a “Deluxe” Cabin that would sleep 6-8 people, that came
equipped with beds, a “kitchen”, refrigerator, sink, linens and towels, and <i>a
bundle of firewood </i>for each night, for less than $65 per night! Awesome!
It was just the kind of thing I was looking for, the perfect adventure
that was just 2 to 2 ½ hours away by car.
The resort boasted a pool, boating, miniature golf, internet, and enough
sleeping space that the girls could bring friends along if they wanted to. Located in Howe, Indiana, Twin Mills is right
in the heart of the Indiana Amish Country.
How cool is that? We had never
visited any Amish Country, so combining all the fun activities (including
fishing!) at the resort and the appeal of investigating the areas Amish
attractions, proved to be enough of an incentive for me to book a 2 night stay.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When it was time to go, we loaded up the car with our gear -
including fishing poles, a toaster oven, and small George Foreman grill (they
had a kitchen…just not a <i>Kosher</i> kitchen). I had also packed super long wooden skewers
and metal extending forks for roasting marshmallows over our campfire. The resort was super cute and very
rustic. Our cabin was probably the size
of my living room and dining room combined (and believe me they are not all
that big!) with the kids bedroom being just big enough to literally hold 2 bunk
beds with space to stand between the beds.
The living/dining/kitchen room held a pull out couch for campers number
7 & 8 if you happened to bring them along.
Luckily there were only 4 of us (one of the girls brought a dear friend)
so the cabin was perfect! The first day
and a half we spent boating, fishing, swimming.
We build campfires every night, grilled, roasted awesome pierogies on
the super long sticks the first night (the girls are <i>very</i> creative), and
made authentic s’mores, all while the girls played music on their ipods. The
second evening we went blueberry picking nearby. Between the four of us we picked around 18
pounds of fabulous, juicy, fresh blueberries!
The owner of the blueberry patch gave us a dozen ears of Incredible Corn
(it’s really called Incredible Corn). We
wrapped a few ears in foil and tossed them on the hot campfire coals to
roast. They were truly <i>incredible</i>!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our last day on the “Matten Girls Excellent Adventure” was
spent at an interactive exhibit that explained Amish culture (we were in Amish
Country, at least we should understand what it’s all about right?), and at the
incredible Shipshewana Flea and Farmers Market.
The Shipshewana Flea/Farmers market is a <i>huge</i> multi-football
field sized market that takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week. There are rows and rows and rows of booths/stalls
where people sell their wares, crafts, and fresh produce – usually super
cheap. We found some beautiful hand
crafted items, and purchased several to decorate our Sukkah with in another
month. There were quite a few Amish vendors,
and a number making <b>Shipshewana Fried Amish Pies</b>. I was super intrigued. I didn’t ask to take pictures because after
our Amish educational session that morning I learned that the Amish don’t like
to be in close up personal photos, so out of respect I refrained. I did go over
and watch them make the pies and asked some questions – I mean <i>fried</i>
pies?? Basically they made a pie dough
(probably with butter and lard), rolled out a small circle, placed them on a
small pastry tool, brushed some water around the edges, put a spoonful of
filling in the center of the dough, pressed the edges together with the tool to
seal the “pies” and make a fluted edge, dropped each one in a hot vat of
boiling oil (or lard), then drizzled a glaze over the top. They smelled amazing and looked
delicious! The cool part was that I
actually had the tool at home! It turns
out the pie making tool they have is a very inexpensive one and I had bought
mine as part of a kit for less than $6.
I knew that these pies were totally going to be something I would try
when we got home. Filled with apple
filling they would also be a fabulous Rosh Hashana dessert or grab and go treat
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At the farmer’s market part of the market we found awesome
produce – yellow tomatoes, fresh delicious apricots and peaches, small yellow watermelons,
orange zucchini, and <i>huge</i> fresh green zucchinis. We left Shipshewana that day after having an amazing
time. I left with a mission to make some
Amish inspired recipes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I knew I wanted to do something fun and delicious with those
zucchinis – they were outrageous! A
while ago I had purchased some large zucchinis at a local farmers market and
had cut them in half lengthwise, hollowed the halves and stuffed them like
large zucchini boats. It didn’t work as
well as I had hoped. The boats didn’t hold
their shapes and although they tasted great they weren’t as pretty as they
could have been. I decided to cut the
large zucchini’s into pieces to cook more evenly, hollowed each piece, then stuffed them with some
rice with seasoning, mock meat, vegetables, and topped each with flavorful
salsa. I baked them uncovered, and after
the pieces were cooked through I sliced them into large disks and re-baked the
disks. They were pretty, held their
filling, and <i>delicious</i>! Keeping
the pieces as filled disks helped the <b>Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini</b> to keep its shape
and hold the filling. I didn't realize it at the time but I had used a little
spicier salsa so the Stuffed Zucchini had a little kick to it – even better!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now school and Rosh Hashana are just around the corner and
it’s time to put the summer behind us.
We were blessed to be able to get a way for a few days for some much
needed fun and R&R. I also came away
with a few new great recipes. The <b>Shipshewana Fried Amish Pies<i> </i></b>went over so
well that my crowd requested that I make them again and they literally
disappeared in a blink. I know I’ll be
making them during the year, bringing back a little bit of our great summer in
each delicious bite.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Shipshewana Fried Amish Pies<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/283515/basic-pie-dough">Pie Dough</a> (You
can use chilled margarine instead of butter)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Flour for
rolling<o:p></o:p></div>
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Canola oil
for frying<o:p></o:p></div>
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Your
favorite pie filling<o:p></o:p></div>
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Glaze<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups powdered/confectioners
sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon corn
syrup (optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon
vanilla<o:p></o:p></div>
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Boiling/hot
water<o:p></o:p></div>
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Powdered
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-4-piece-Dough-Press/dp/B00004RDFW">Pie
making tool</a> (You can find it on Amazon) or a fork<o:p></o:p></div>
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Divide the
dough into small pieces. Sprinkle a
little flour on a pastry board. Roll
each piece of dough into a small circle.
Sprinkle a little flour over the pastry tool. Place a dough circle on the tool, brush the
edges with water, place a teaspoon of filling in the center of the dough, then
close the tool to seal the pie. If you
don’t have the pie making tool, simply fold the dough over the filling and
crimp with a fork to seal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Line a large
baking sheet with paper towels. Set
aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large
stock pot, dutch oven, or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°
F. Drop pies into the oil and fry each,
turning occasionally, until brown on each side.
Remove from the oil and place on the prepared baking sheet. (<i>Be careful not to put the baking sheet
too close to the burner with the pot…I’m just saying the paper towels covered
with oil might just catch on fire, and you might just need to use baking soda
to put out the fire. I’m just saying…not
that it happened to me Erev Shabbat making the pies or anything…) </i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Prepare the
glaze: Place the powdered sugar in a
large bowl. Add the corn syrup and
vanilla and enough hot water to make a thick glaze. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the pies,
and if you like sprinkle them with powdered sugar.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini</b></div>
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<i>This
recipe makes enough filling to have some as an additional side dish at your
Shabbat meal.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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1 or 2 super
large zucchinis cut into 6” pieces<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups brown
rice (or 14 ounces Instant Uncle Bens Brown Rice)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 cups
vegetable stock (or 3 1/2 cups if using instant Uncle Bens Rice)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2
tablespoons canola oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 pound
imitation ground beef<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 large
onion, diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 garlic
clove, crushed (I use a frozen cube)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 colorful peppers,
diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 package
taco seasoning<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 16 ounce
jar salsa<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nonstick
vegetable spray<o:p></o:p></div>
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Line a large
rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Spray with nonstick vegetable spray.
Set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven
to 375° F. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Hollow out
the center of each zucchini piece with a long, thin, sharp knife, or a long
apple corer. Reserve the hollowed center
pieces, and set the cored zucchini chunks aside. Dice the reserved hollowed center pieces and
set them on the prepared baking sheet.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large
pot bring the vegetable stock to a boil.
Add the rice, return to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for
15-20 minutes (or according to package directions) until all the liquid is
completely absorbed. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat the canola
oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the
diced onion, garlic and mock meat. Sauté
until the onions and “beef” are browned.
Add the diced zucchini and peppers and sauté until the vegetables are
soft. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning
and stir until completely blended. Mix
the cooked rice with the sautéd vegetables.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stuff each
of the hollowed zucchini sections with the rice mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet and top
with the salsa. Bake for 30 minutes
until zucchinis are soft. For super
large zucchinis bake a little longer.
Remove the zucchinis from the oven and allow to cool until cool enough
to handle. Slice each zucchini log into
1 ½ inch thick rounds. Return the rounds
to the original baking sheet and spread the cooked pan salsa on top of the
rounds. Bake for an additional 30
minutes until lightly browned. Serve
warm with additional salsa if desired.</div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Shipshewana Fried Amish Pies</b><br />
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<b>Here's the kit...I paid $5.49!</b></div>
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<b>Make the dough...</b></div>
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<b>Cut it into 16 pieces...</b></div>
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<b>Roll each piece into a circle...</b></div>
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<b>Press in onto the dough press then</b></div>
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<b>add the filling...</b></div>
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<b>Brush the edges with water...</b></div>
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<b>Press! </b></div>
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<b>(Or use a fork to seal)</b></div>
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<b>A pie!</b> </div>
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<b>Pop it into the boiling oil...</b></div>
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<b>Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble...</b></div>
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<b>(wait until they are golden brown!)</b></div>
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<b>Golden brown & ready to be glazed...</b></div>
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<b> Make the glaze...</b></div>
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<b>(You can make it a little looser if you want to</b></div>
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<b>glaze the entire top of the pie)</b></div>
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<b>Drizzle the tops of the pies...</b></div>
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<b>So pretty they needed a close up!</b></div>
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<b>YUM!! </b><b style="text-align: justify;">Shipshewana Fried Amish Pies!!</b></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini</b></div>
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<b>All the ingredients...</b></div>
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<b>These zucchini are HUGE!!</b></div>
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<b> Saute onion, mock beef & garlic...</b></div>
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<b>Cut up the zucchini so it's easier to work with</b></div>
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<b>and bakes more evenly...</b></div>
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<b>Core the zucchini then chop up the part</b></div>
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<b>you removed...</b></div>
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<b>Add the peppers & chopped zucchini...</b></div>
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<b>Add the taco seasoning...</b></div>
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<b>Stir until combined...</b></div>
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<b>Add the rice...</b></div>
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Last week was wacky fruit & vegetable week at our
favorite mega-fruit store. I’m not sure
what was up but suddenly there was “mutant” produce filling the aisles. There were cool varieties of unusual oriental
mushrooms (Yay! Mushrooms!), and weird fruits that looked like alien mutant
infestations. SO
cool!! The store had actually cut open
the large knobby <i>Jackfruit</i>. I
almost bought one (just for the fun of the experience) but put it back when I
found out that out of the whole “fruit” only little orange sections around the
seeds were edible. Really? I’m going to purchase this monstrous fruit,
whose cost is <i>by the pound</i> and only be able to enjoy 1/50<sup>th</sup>
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I did buy a beautiful, fuschia colored dragon
fruit. I fell in love with this pretty,
unusual looking fruit – and it wasn’t a huge investment to take it home and try
it. It was a great hit - sweet with a
cool poppyseed-like inside. One of the
more interesting items that I’ve seen many times in the store and was super
tempted to buy but was too chicken, was <b>Fresh Turmeric</b>. I’m a huge turmeric fan and have published a
bunch of recipes on Kosher Everyday featuring turmeric. <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;">The thing is, the bin of fresh turmeric in the produce
store looked like a swarm of little caterpillars. Ewwwwww. </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;">I have large containers of the processed, dried, powdery version of the
fragrant spice but had absolutely no idea what to do with the fresh
variety. I took a leap and grabbed a
handful (no, they didn’t squirm, although they did look like they would!),
brought them home and sat down at the computer to do some fresh turmeric research.
</span></span>According to the very
notably reliable Wikipedia.com, <span style="background-color: white;">turmeric grows wild in the forests of South and
Southeast Asia.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span>I found a
lot of information about fresh turmeric on <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-fresh-turmeric-643i">tarladalal.com</a>,
and it has lots of health benefits<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">“Activities
of Fresh Turmeric include: Alterative, analgesic, antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-allergic, antioxidant, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, appetizer, astringent, cardiovascular, carminative, digestive,
diuretic, stimulant, and vulnerary. Turmeric is known to be used medicinally for
ulcers, parasitic infections, various skin disorders, strains, bruises,
inflammation of the joints, cold and flu symptoms, preserving food and as a
digestion aid.<span class="apple-converted-space">” Betcha didn’t know all <i>that</i>! I also found out that fresh turmeric needs to
be peeled (similar to ginger) and has a milder less-strong flavor in comparison
to the dried, powdered version. With my
newly acquired fresh turmeric knowledge it was time to plan the fresh turmeric
recipe. In the past I’ve added bright
yellow turmeric to brown rice to give it great flavor. The mega fruit store also had fabulous
multi-colored mini peppers <i>on sale</i>, which I <i>had</i> to toss into my
cart! I decided to grill them to achieve
maximum flavor greatness, then diced the grilled peppers and a grilled
super-sweet-super-large Vidalia onion, and tossed them into the rice. Now, during my fresh turmeric investigations
I learned that it is often used in Middle Eastern/Indian dishes and is
frequently accompanied with other fragrant spices. I tasted the rice dish and felt that
something was missing (I had an idea of what it was…) but didn’t want to mask
the great flavor of the fresh turmeric.
So…during our Shabbat dinner, I served the rice and asked our guests
what they thought might be missing (we’re p</span></span>retty informal). Our dear, sweet guest Cory suggested <i>cumin. </i> Correct for 1000 points! I brought out the container of cumin and we all sprinkled a little on our rice. Yippee Skipee! That was it (as I suspected). Using a little bit of cumin in the recipe totally enhanced the flavor of the fresh turmeric rather than overpowering it. Success!! So, in the recipe below I added a teaspoon of ground cumin – but feel free to add less or more to your own recipe.</div>
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5 small fresh turmeric “caterpillars”, peeled and finely grated (should yield approximately 1 heaping tablespoon)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 medium Vidalia or sweet onion diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 garlic clove crushed or 1 frozen garlic cube<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups brown rice (I like Uncle Bens)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 cups vegetable stock (I like Manischewitz)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 pounds colorful baby peppers<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 extra-large Vidalia or sweet onion<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced medium onion and the crushed garlic. Sauté until soft and slightly caramelized, then add the grated turmeric and stir to combine. Add the brown rice and mix until rice is completely coated with oil and turmeric. Pour the stock over the rice, stir to thoroughly blend, then increase heat to bring stock to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook rice according to package directions, usually 20-25 minutes until vegetable stock is completely absorbed. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large bowl toss the peppers with ¼ cup of olive oil until completely coated. Slice the large oinion into ½ inch wide slices – do not separate the rings of the slices. Brush or spray both sides of the onion slices with olive oil. Place the vegetables on the heated grill and cook until lightly browned, turning frequently. Note, the onions will take longer to cook through and soften. Place grilled vegetables in a small casserole or on a large plate. Remove the stems and dice the soft peppers leaving on the skins. Dice the grilled onions. Combine the diced grilled vegetables with the cooked rice. Stir in the salt and pepper until evenly blended. Serve warm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>This is what fresh turmeric looks like up close...</b></div>
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<b>Pretty colorful baby peppers!</b></div>
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<b>Tossed with a little olive oil...</b></div>
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<b>Stick 'em and the onions on the grill...</b></div>
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<b>Meanwhile peel & grate the turmeric...</b></div>
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<b>Saute' another sweet Vidalia onion...</b></div>
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<b>Add the grated fresh turmeric...</b></div>
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<b>Stir to combine...</b></div>
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<b>Add the brown rice...</b></div>
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<b>Stir to combine...</b></div>
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<b>Add the vegetable stock and cook according</b></div>
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<b>Hooray! Peppers are done!</b></div>
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<b>SO pretty!</b></div>
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<b>Onion slices took a little longer...</b></div>
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<b>All chopped up and ready to go!</b></div>
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<b>Rice is done...</b></div>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-62245999934506709482013-07-21T19:58:00.000-05:002013-07-23T20:02:17.543-05:00Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free!) and Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella Paninis<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
I love a good food dare.
One of the surest ways to get me to try a new recipe is with a food
dare. Now, there are several different types of food dares. The first is a Direct Dare from friends or
family. This type of dare includes
challenges such as “Hey Sharon, I dare you to make this recipe!” or “Hey
Sharon, check out this recipe I found – can you make it?” Friends know that a surefire way to get me to
make a specific recipe is to throw down the gauntlet and challenge me with a
simple Facebook tag under a posted recipe – Sharon Matten. That’s all it takes. Sometimes “what do you think” may be added,
but usually just my name is sufficient to have me studiously planning my next
new recipe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The next type of food dare is a Suggestive Dare. A Suggestive Dare is usually done at a family
or Shabbat meal. Somehow, I can’t
imagine why, the subject of different types of food or recipes will come up for
discussion and someone will say “Hmmm…I wonder how one would make that” while
looking directly at me. It really
doesn’t take much. Suggestive Dares are
very subtle and extremely powerful. I
mean, we’ve all heard of “the power of suggestion” right?<o:p></o:p></div>
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The final type of dare is a Personal Dare. It’s one where I dare <i>myself</i> to make a
specific unique recipe. <b>Pesto and Fresh Marinated Mozzarella Panini</b>. (In case you were wondering last week why I <i>happened</i>
to have Garden Fresh Pesto in my fridge…here’s your answer!) I took my Personal
Dare so seriously that when we got home I actually purchased an inexpensive
George Forman grill at Target to make the Panini’s. Another type of Personal Dare is the MacGyver
Dare. Similar to an episode of the Food
Network Show <i>Chopped</i>, I sometimes find that I have to make some sort of
appetizer or soup out of whatever ingredients I happen to have on hand. MacGyver Dares can be the most fun and
creative which is why I love them so much. For example,
when Dear Husband and I were in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, at Café of Paris,
DH ordered an awesome Panini sandwich.
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Each dare tests my cooking depth and skill. It’s fun because it’s a new challenge, uncharted
territory to discover, and a fresh way of making something novel. How fun is that??!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Recently a friend Facebook tagged me on a gluten-free,
sugar-free, egg-free <b>Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie</b> recipe. There was nothing subtle about it – it was a
direct challenge and I took the trial seriously. Mind you, other Facebook friends also goaded
me into trying the recipe with “So Sharon…did you <i>try</i> the recipe? <i>How did it turn out</i>??” Are you kidding me? How am I supposed to pass up that type of
Direct Dare? It’s equivalent to
suggesting to someone who loves roller coasters “Hey, want to go to Great
America Sunday?” To be truthful, I was a
lot suspicious of the cookies. How could
you possibly make a cookie that’s gluten-free, sugar-free, and egg-free too and
have it taste good? And not only
that…there were <i>CHICK PEAS </i>in the recipe!! That’s right - <i>CHICK PEAS</i>!! Complete and utter insanity. SO EXCITING, SO FUN!! There was the test. I set out to make the cookies, and ironically
happened to have all the ingredients in the house. They turned out so well that people couldn’t
believe that they were gluten-free. I
also had a rousing good time having friends and family guess what the ”secret
ingredient” was in the cookies…<i> CHICK PEAS</i> of course. That’s right <i>CHICK PEAS</i>!! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Use a
crusty, hearty bread for these sandwiches.
Café of Paris used a wonderful ciabatta bread, but when I went to our
local kosher Breadsmith I found out that they had stopped making ciabatta bread
and I ended up buying a few loaves of rustic French sandwich bread. It was also fabulous!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Preheat a Panini
maker, mini indoor grill, or skillet. Spray one slice of the sandwich bread
with nonstick spray and place sprayed side down on the grill/skillet. Spread the two tablespoons of pesto evenly
over the bread, leaving around ½ inch un-pesto’ed around the edges. Top with the tomato (if using) and then layer
the cheese on top. Spray the remaining
slice of bread with nonstick spray and place it sprayed side up on top of the
cheese. Close the grill lid, or press down lightly on the sandwich with a
spatula if using a skillet. Allow the
sandwich to cook for around 5 minutes.
If using a Panini maker or grill, rotate the sandwich 90°
and cook until golden brown. If using a
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<b>Peanut Butter
Chocolate Chip Cookie – Great for the GFE (Gluten-Free Eater)</b><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><i>I spent some time online trying to find the origin of this recipe. I found it on a number of blogs, food
websites and Facebook pages. They are
best served warm, when the chocolate chips are melted and gooey, but are still
really peanut buttery and rich even after they cool. I know you won’t believe it until you try the
recipe yourself but you <b>really</b> can’t taste the chick peas in this
recipe. Really truly!! Please let me know how yours turn out!</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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1 1/4 cups canned chickpeas, well-rinsed and
patted dry with a paper towel<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (<i>I used crunchy and they were
awesome!</i> )<br />
1/4 cup (80 grams) honey or agave (<i>I used honey)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
a pinch of salt <br />
1/2 cup chocolate chips (<i>Use the best ones you can find!)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment
paper. Set aside.<br />
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Combine all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a food
processor and process until very smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides
of the bowl. Add the chocolate chips and
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into ball shapes.) </i>Place the balls
on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten
slightly with the palm of your hand.
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<o:p><b>Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella Panini (Can be made Gluten Free by using GFE bread!)</b></o:p></div>
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<o:p><b>All the ingredients (no tomato in this sandwich!)</b></o:p></div>
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<b>(Check out my <i>new</i> Forman!)</b></div>
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<b>Cheesy & gooey!</b></div>
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<b>(They ate it before I could photograph it cut!)</b></div>
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<b>Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie – Great for the GFE (Gluten-Free Eater)</b><br />
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<b>All the cookie ingredients...</b></div>
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<b>Note the CHICK PEAS!!</b></div>
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<b>(I almost <i>always</i> make a double recipe!)</b></div>
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<b>I <i>love</i> these cool measuring pushers!!</b></div>
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<b>All the ingredients in the processor...</b></div>
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<b>Whirrrrrrr.......</b></div>
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<b>SO smooth!</b></div>
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<b>Dump in the chocolate chips...</b></div>
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<b>I used a scooper!</b></div>
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<b>Ok...they look good so far...</b></div>
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<b>Woa! Gooey & Fabulous!!</b></div>
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<b>(And you can't even taste the CHICK PEAS!)</b></div>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-48756023459564321172013-07-14T12:16:00.000-05:002013-07-14T12:57:48.122-05:00Garden Fresh "Gourmet" Pizzas<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Fresh</i>, gooey & delicious!</b></td></tr>
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At this point in the summer, our Optimistic Garden begins to
yield some of its initial bounty. It’s fantastically exciting to pick our first
little tomatoes, mint, chamomile, rhubarb, basil and peppers. This year we bought some unique hot pepper
plants: jalapeno, Kung Pao, Hot Banana, Chili and others. I actually picked the super-hot peppers wearirng
gloves! My favorite pepper plants are
the jalapeno purple peppers. They are
really beautiful, with little purple flowers and eggplant colored peppers. I
wondered though, at the wisdom of planting so many varieties of hot peppers. I
mean, what am I going to <i>do</i> with all the hot peppers we’re picking??
(Read: Sharon picked a pack of purple peppers). The rest of our “crops” don’t
take a lot of creativity to figure out how to use. The kids eat the little tomatoes as fast as I
can pick them! I use the mint and basil
for pesto and other recipes. I have started drying out the mint and storing it
in mason jars to use for mint tea (the chocolate mint is particularly awesome…think
peppermint patty tea), and have started to dry out the chamomile flowers but
haven’t yielded more than enough for a single, but superb, cup of fresh
chamomile tea. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Hungarian Black Jalapeno Peppers!<br />(They're really purple though!)</b></td></tr>
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I have been very perplexed about those hot purple
peppers. I really wanted to find a
recipe that would not only highlight the great hot and spicy flavor of the
peppers, but would showcase the gorgeous color of the unusual peppers. Luckily inspiration struck when we were in LA
while walking down Pico Avenue. One
store had a menu taped to its window advertising a “cool” hot pizza using
marinara sauce, jalapeno peppers, and cheese.
Lightbulb moment!! What if I made
my ubiquitous pizza crust using whole wheat pastry flour (to make it a little
heartier), topped it with a light layer of our favorite marinara, finely diced
the fabulous purple jalapeno peppers and sprinkled them on top of the sauce, topped
<i>that</i> with some marinated fresh mozzarella cheese, then baked it on a
pizza stone for a super crispy crust?
Crazy right? Holy Cow – it was
insanely, awesomely, delicious!! Surprisingly,
the purple peppers weren’t quite as hot as I thought they were going to be, so
while the pizza was a little spicy it wasn’t “OMG get me a glass of water crazy
spicy” and in fact had a nice little spicy after taste. </div>
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While I was already making <b>Gourmet Pizza</b>, I figured…what
other kind of pizza can I make using ingredients from our Optimistic Garden? I had some <a href="http://ww.koshereveryday.com/2011/06/garden-fresh-pesto-pareve.html">Garden
Fresh Pesto</a> in the fridge and extra whole wheat pastry flour pizza
dough. I spread a thin layer of the
super fresh tasting <a href="http://www.koshereveryday.com/2011/06/garden-fresh-pesto-pareve.html">Garden
Fresh Pesto</a> on the crust, placed a handful of Optimistic Garden green <i>and</i>
purple basil leaves on top of the pesto, then topped a single piece with Trader
Joes goat cheese feta (I wasn’t sure how the feta would go over with the
troops), and sprinkled the rest of the pizza with shredded pizza cheese. All I can say is good things happen when I
MacGyver in the kitchen (BH!). The pizza
was SO fresh tasting! I liked the feta cheese piece, and the crowd at home inhaled the rest. I was a little surprised that both pizzas
went over so well. I had also made some
more traditional pizzas too (just in case), but the hands down favorites were
the “gourmet” ones. Who would have thunk
it?? <o:p></o:p></div>
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During the warm, sunny, Chicago summer days, we go outside
to tend to our Optimistic Garden and inspect the newly flowering plants. We make great <i>optimistic</i> plans for
what we will do with the bountiful harvest that our garden yields. More garden fresh pizza’s in the Matten
family’s future perhaps? B”H, it’s all
good.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>You can find additional articles and recipes relating to
this blog via: <a href="http://www.koshereveryday.com/2011/06/garden-fresh-pesto-pareve.html">Garden
Fresh Pesto</a> and <a href="http://www.koshereveryday.com/2010/12/pizza-to-rescue.html">Pizza to the
Rescue</a>.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Pizza
Dough </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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2 ½ - 3 cups whole
wheat pastry flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup apple juice (or warm water)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 envelope rapid rise yeast (2 ½
teaspoons)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 ½ tbsp olive
oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ tsp salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nonstick
vegetable spray<o:p></o:p></div>
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Combine apple juice and yeast. Allow mixture to sit for 3 minutes until
yeast is dissolved and starting to bubble.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, olive oil and
salt. Stir in apple juice/yeast, and
knead for 3-5 minutes until dough is smooth.
Remove dough from bowl and spray with non-stick vegetable spray. Return
dough to bowl. Cover with plastic wrap
or towel and allow dough to sit for at least 5 minutes. (<i>Makes one 16” pizza crust or two thin 12”
pizza crusts)<o:p></o:p></i><br />
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<b>Garden
Fresh Pesto<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>This
pesto has a little kick to it from the crushed red pepper. For a milder, less spicy pesto reduce or omit
the crushed red pepper and black pepper.</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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4 ripe
plum tomatoes, cubed<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup fresh parsley leaves<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup fresh
mint leaves<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup fresh
basil leaves<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon black peper<o:p></o:p></div>
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⅓ cup extra
virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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Combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil, in a food
processor bowl. Pulse until ingredients
are coarsely ground. Add the olive oil
and pulse until thoroughly combined. Transfer
to container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to
blend. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Spicy
Jalapeno Pizza with Fresh Marinated Mozzarella<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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(<i>Makes
one 12” pizza)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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½ recipe <b>Pizza
Dough</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup
marinara sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 medium
jalapeno pepper finely diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 ounces
fresh marinated mozzarella cheese, sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven
to 375° F Convection or 400° F Bake.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On a lightly
floured surface, roll pizza dough to a 12” round. If not using a pizza stone, lightly grease a
12” pizza pan with non-stick vegetable spray. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Place dough
on a round pizza stone or prepared pan.
Evenly spread marinara sauce over the dough. Sprinkle the dough with the diced jalapeno
pepper. Top with the fresh marinated
mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes
until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5
minutes before slicing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Pesto
Pizza with Fresh Basil<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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(<i>Makes
one 12” pizza)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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½ recipe <b>Pizza
Dough</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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¾ cup <a href="http://ww.koshereveryday.com/2011/06/garden-fresh-pesto-pareve.html">Garden
Fresh Pesto</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup fresh
basil leaves<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 ounces shredded
pizza or part skim mozzarella cheese (or feta cheese)<o:p></o:p></div>
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On a lightly
floured surface, roll pizza dough to a 12” round. If not using a pizza stone, lightly grease a
12” pizza pan with non-stick vegetable spray. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Place dough
on a round pizza stone or prepared pan.
Evenly spread the pesto over the dough.
Sprinkle the dough with the fresh basil leaves. Top with the shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is
completely melted and bubbling. Remove
from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Spicy Jalapeno Pizza with Fresh Marinated Mozzarella</b><br />
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<b>Start with Dear Husbands favorite cheese...</b></div>
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<b>Dice a <i>spicy</i> jalapeno pepper...I seeded</b></div>
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<b>this one so it wouldn't be <i>too</i> hot!</b></div>
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<b>(Purple ones are prettier!!)</b></div>
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<b>Spread the sauce...</b></div>
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<b>Top with the peppers...</b></div>
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<b>Silly me...thought I could use only 1/2 a package</b></div>
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<b>of cheese...wait and see what happens...</b></div>
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<b>Who was I kidding??</b></div>
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<b>Add the rest of the package for </b></div>
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<b>heaven's sake!!</b></div>
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<b><i>Much </i>better!!</b></div>
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<b>Pesto Pizza with Fresh Basil</b><br />
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<b>It doesn't get fresher than this!</b></div>
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<b>here's the feta (it was <i>really</i> good!)</b></div>
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<b>BEST PIZZA EVER!!</b></div>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-23982790384364369392013-07-07T17:13:00.000-05:002013-07-07T17:13:40.666-05:00Angel Hair Rice Pasta with Spinach, Shiitake Mushrooms & Roasted Garlic and a tour of LA Kosher Restaurants<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Sometimes you just <i>need</i> to
get away. Last week Dear Husband and I
escaped the madhouse for the first time <i>ever</i>, by ourselves, no kids with
us, for a little over 4 days. It was in
honor of our special anniversary (KIH) and we <i>really </i>needed to get away,
by ourselves, no kids. I personally had
a few requirements: 1. No kids with us 2. No kids with us 3. I wasn’t cooking a
single meal (so we had to go to a place that had restaurants/prepared food) 4.
Good weather 5. No kids with us. We
ended up fleeing to Los Angeles where there are tons of Kosher restaurants,
good weather and lots to do. So, last
Sunday we dropped our youngest daughter off at the bus for her sleep away camp,
waved as the bus drove away, and high tailed it out of here! We arrived in LA Sunday evening checked into
our hotel, and then had to decide where to eat.
Now the idea of this trip was to <i>de-stress</i> big time, and
ironically there are SO many Kosher restaurants I was actually starting to feel
a little stressed about picking one!
Goofy, right? For those of you that don’t know LA, there is a long main
street called Pico, that has a bajillion Kosher restaurants and stores up and
down the street. It’s pretty
impressive. Dear Husband and I decided
for our first dinner we’d punt and go with the easy choice – our favorite,
Chinese food. We ended up going to the
fabulous <a href="http://www.shanghaidiamondgarden.com/">Shanghi Diamond Garden</a>. Dear
Husband (DH) noticed that we could get a special for two that was only a few dollars
more than just an entrée. We ended up
with the <i>best </i>wonton soup I have ever had with fresh vegetables, chicken
and incredible wontons. We also had an assortment of super appetizers, egg
rolls, fried wontons, and chicken satay.
DH ordered his favorite beef with broccoli and I ordered my favorite
hunan beef. Both were great and came
with a huge plate of vegetable fried rice.
Delicious! Bonus, the wait staff
was incredibly friendly and efficient too. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We were off to a great start! We ended up walking all the way up and down Pico after dinner (otherwise we would have rolled home we were so full!) to check out the local stores and grab menus from the other restaurants along the street. SO fun!! </div>
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We had ordered the “<a href="http://www.smartdestinations.com/los-angeles-attractions-and-tours/_d_Lax-p1.html?pass=Lax_Prod_Go">Go
LA Pass</a>” in advance and ended up doing all the touristy things that LA is
known for: Studio tours, La Brea Tar Pits, Getty Museum and gardens, Hollywood
walking tour, Rodeo Drive and an amazing bike ride along the Pacific coast near
the Santa Monica Pier. We also made it
to the Farmers Market where we checked out all the interesting goods and found <i>purple
apricots</i>! Super fun, but the biggest
bonus was…<i>not having to cook</i>! For
all of you that are planning a trip to Los Angeles here are the places that we
ate at, they were <i>all</i> great – shocking but true!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Monday Lunch – Nagila Pizza<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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After a fun walking tour of Hollywood, we wanted a quick filling lunch
so we went to the <a href="http://www.nagilapizzala.com/">Nagila Pizza</a>
Shop. They have different varieties
of pizza and we ended up ordering a few types (we were hungry from all the
walking!). The best was the stuffed
crust pizza. I had mine with extra mushrooms
on top. The crust was <i>filled</i> with
gooey cheese and diced mushrooms.
YUM!!! DH also had the eggplant
topped pizza which he rated very highly.
As the sign outside the store says: Have-a Nagila Day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Monday Dinner – Mexikosher<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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It turns out that DH has one family he’s related to in LA, so we were
so happy to go out to dinner with Ronit and Alan for dinner on Monday night. We don’t have a Mexican restaurant in
Chicago, so <a href="http://www.mexikosher.com/">Mexikosher</a> was an obvious
choice. The food there is authentic Mexican
and you can build your own meal with different options. We each had a different meal and they were
all great. Mexikosher also has a vast
assortment of sauces, a lot of them spicy (hooray!), which were really fun to
try. If you go, ask the guys behind the
counter for advice – they are really helpful in suggesting the best combination
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<b>Tuesday Lunch – Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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It turns out that there is a coffee house in LA called the <a href="http://www.coffeebean.com/">Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf</a>, and in the LA
area they are all kosher! So after
enduring a majorly packed Universal Studios in the blistering heat, we grabbed
a quick bagel and cream cheese lunch at the Coffee Bean at Universal. Always looking for new and delicious
pastries, I also ordered the cheese Danish – YUM! There are Coffee Beans everywhere you turn,
so if you’re looking for a quick grab-and-go sandwich or coffee this is the
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<b>Tuesday Dinner – Jeff’s Gourmet Kosher Sausage<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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It was almost sacrilegious to go to <a href="http://www.jeffsgourmet.com/">Jeff’s Gourmet Kosher Sausage</a>
considering that we have the world’s best sausage factory here in Chicago – <a href="http://www.romaniankoshersausage.com/">Romanian Kosher Sausage Company</a>,
but given that we <i>know</i> what sausages are supposed to taste like we
couldn’t pass up Jeff’s. It didn’t hurt
that the night before when we were doing our restaurant investigative work, we passed
by Jeff’s and saw someone eating the best looking chicken hot wings and chili
fries. We actually stopped and talked to
the guy eating the wings and he said they were fantastic – we were sold! We ended up ordering a ton of food (we had to
try a good assortment….otherwise how would we know if they were good or not) and
had to take some of it home there was so much.
We order <i>4 sausages</i> and an order of hot wings. We really liked the Cajun chicken, Mergez,
and Borewors sausages, but our winning sausage was the chorizo: Extra spicy
traditional Mexican beef and chicken sausage served on a French roll crowded
with hot fajita style onions, peppers and tomatoes – with a 4 pepper spicy
rating! The hot wings came with a ranch
style dipping sauce (which you needed because they were <i>so hot</i>!). We recommend Jeff’s – it’s really fun to try
all the different sausages and fun menu items.
Although, nothing can surpass Romanian sausages, Jeff’s sausages were
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<b>Wednesday Lunch – Café of Paris<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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To sum it up, <a href="http://cafeofparis.com/">Café of Paris</a>: The
best quiche, Panini, and vegetarian chili we have <i>ever</i> had. I ordered the goat cheese and marinated
artichoke quiche. It was light and
fluffy, flavorful, and the crust was incredibly buttery and delicious. The vegetarian chili was wonderfully fresh
tasting. DH had the pesto and fresh
mozzarella Panini on ciabatta bread and still talks about how good it was. We also had the low fat cheesecake –
outstanding. We strongly recommend the Café
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<b>Wednesday Dinner – Pat’s<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Since the trip was an anniversary trip, we had decided in advance that
we were going to go to one “nicer” restaurant on our trip. <a href="http://www.patsrestaurantandcatering.com/">Pat’s</a> came highly recommended,
and a friendly young lady we met while eating lunch at Nagila advised us to
order the Bread Pudding for dessert when making our reservation. She said that it takes a while to make the dessert
so you have to order it in advance. We also
found out later that because it’s so popular the restaurant actually runs out
of it. DH thought I was nuts (bread
pudding?!!), but I followed her advice anyway.
We split a Chinese Chicken Salad for an appetizer (<i>With grilled
chicken, crispy noodles, and sesame dressing</i>). DH had the Rib Eye Steak and I had the Mixed
Grill. The food was delicious! Then the dessert came and DH was very happy
to literally eat his words. Considering
that we both had no idea what to expect, the bread pudding was a fantastic
surprise. Crusty, hot, filled with
chocolate, and accompanied with whipped cream – it was a dessert dream for a
pair of self-proclaimed pastry snobs! The
bread pudding was so big that we wrapped it up and I polished it off the next
day. It pays to listen to friendly
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It was so nice to know that there were Coffee Beans everywhere. After walking around Rodeo Drive (where we
were pleasantly surprised by all the <i>modest</i> dresses in the windows!), we
wanted to grab a quick lunch nearby – Coffee Bean to the rescue! I had a terrific smoked salmon and cream
cheese sandwich, and DH had an egg salad, fresh spinach and cheese
sandwich. It was July 4<sup>th</sup>,
and the store was selling coffee to send to the troops –how nice is that?! We also really liked the iced teas that the
store offered, they were flavorful and refreshing. Now if only they’d come to Chicago!<o:p></o:p></div>
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For our last dinner in LA we went to <a href="http://www.gotkosherinc.com/">Got Kosher?</a>. Got Kosher is known for it’s
cool “pretzel challah” and has even won awards for it. We got to taste some with our dinner and it
was great! The meat menu has a “Tunisian”
influence. We ordered the chicken noodle
soup and the “Shwar-guez” (GK?'s unique take on
schwarma: ground beef seasoned with our merguez sausage spices and grilled on a
schwarma pit. Served with shredded cabbage, tomatoes, onions & creamy
lemon-garlic sauce & pita).
It was very unusual and the schwarma had a distinct sausage “fennel”
flavor. The owner was super nice and
overall we had a great experience. I was
tempted to take home a pretzel challah for Shabbat – but realized that we
really had no luggage space and it would have gotten pretty smashed on the way
home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We came home Friday morning after taking the red-eye Thursday
night. Our wonderful kids (KIH) made
Shabbat for us (mostly) and the house was still standing when we got home
(whew!). I was inspired by a dish that
we saw on the menu at Pat’s for <i>Capellini con Spinacih - Angel hair pasta
with spinach, shiitake mushrooms and roasted garlic in a light tomato sauce. </i>I decided to do a take on the dish for
Shabbat, using angel hair rice noodles and left off the tomato sauce. We loved the idea of fresh spinach, shiitake
mushrooms and roasted garlic in a pasta dish. By using the rice noodles we also make the dish Gluten Free (great for the GFE!). I also added some toasted sesame oil and soy sauce to give the dish a
little more flavor. The roasted garlic
in the dish was fantastic, added a lot of flavor, and roasting the garlic
mellowed it and gave it a rich almost sweet flavor. You also could add more spinach or mushrooms
according to your family’s preference. The
pasta came out el dente, and we debated over Shabbat whether I should have
added a little more toasted sesame oil or not.
I actually think in retrospect that if we wanted the noodles to be a
little softer we could have added a little vegetable stock to the whole thing
and sautéd the pasta dish until the stock was absorbed. You can try it and let me know how it turns
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Now we’re back home after a much needed time away and back to our
personal rat race. We’re a little rejuvenated
but still looking forward to our next secret getaway in the far future. Any suggestions?<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 ounces angel hair rice noodles<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (divided)<o:p></o:p></div>
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¾ pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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5 ounces fresh spinach, washed, dried and coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 heads garlic<o:p></o:p></div>
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Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to rest for at least 30 minutes until
soft. Wrap the whole garlic heads in a
double layer of foil. Bake for 45 – 60 minutes
until soft. Remove from oven and allow
to cool. Remove roasted garlic from the
skins and slice thinly. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil
and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the
shiitake mushrooms and sauté until soft.
Add the spinach and sauté until wilted.
Drain the rice noodles then toss with the vegetables, garlic, the
remaining tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and the soy sauce. Sauté until warmed through and the flavors
are blended.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Finely slice the mushrooms...</b></div>
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<b>Wash, check & dry the spinach...</b></div>
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<b><span style="text-align: justify;">Sauté</span> the mushrooms...</b></div>
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<b>Add the spinach...</b></div>
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<b>Peel the roasted garlic...</b></div>
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<b>Slice the roasted garlic...</b></div>
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<b>So good you have to see it close up!</b></div>
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<b>Inspiring!</b></div>
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<o:p> <b>AND NOW...</b></o:p></div>
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<o:p><b>to the Farmer's Market..</b></o:p></div>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-14257854514587948792013-06-16T23:39:00.000-05:002013-06-16T23:47:11.764-05:00Super Easy Pasta & Cheese (GFE!) & Skewered Spiral Fries<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
Hey all my dear old Kosher
Everyday friends…remember me?!! I know
it’s been a while but I haven’t forgotten you!
Things have been a <i>little crazy around here</i>!! I’ve been collecting recipes and writing
volumes of articles (in my head of course) and the minute I sit down to write,
something comes up. My head hurts from all the articles rattling around in it
;-). Work has B”H been super busy, but
we all know that desserts spelled backwards is <i>stressed </i>– and making
sure that all my customers are happy is incredibly rewarding but making
desserts until all hours of the night is <i>stressful</i>!! Everyone is always saying that the way to
deal with stress is to make sure to take time for yourself. Get a manicure, go shopping, take a bath,
read a book, <i>exercise</i>. For better or for worse I often find comfort in
food. While that’s not too great for my
waistline (we can talk about <i>that</i> later!), good food <i>can</i> be
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more foods that are gluten free (HOORAY!
I’m a GFE!!). Although I’m not
allergic to gluten, I find I do feel better when avoiding it. I was SO happy when my sample box came from <b>Goldbaum’s</b>. I wrote about Goldbaum’s a few months ago
when I met them at <a href="http://www.koshereveryday.com/2012/11/kosherfest-2012-and-sun-dried-tomato.html">Kosherfest
2012</a>. The <a href="http://www.goldbaums.com/">Goldbaum’s Company</a> makes awesome
gluten-free products, such as pasta, snacks, and even <i>ice cream cones</i>!! I’m not sure how they do it, but their
products are fabulous and taste almost like they’re gluten-filled! My go-to lunch lately has been <b>Super Easy
Pasta & Cheese</b>. Basically, it’s
a lunch that I toss into a skillet, go about my business, and <i>poof</i>, a warm,
comforting, <i>cheesy</i>, lunch is ready before I turn around. They only annoying part is having to wash the
skillet! Also in my Goldbaum’s survival
kit were some yummy crunchy snacks. They
are incredibly light but really crunchy!
My dear Mother in Law (KIH) a nutritionist <i>and </i>a GFE, was in town
this past week. I eagerly showed her my GFE loot and offered to share. She was excited about the pasta – it was
great, but less than excited about the snacks.
They are great for a quick crunch but a little lacking in nutritional
components. I guess that’s why they’re
called <b><i>snacks</i></b>! Anyway, it
was incredibly convenient to toss one of those bags of chips into my bag for a
quick grab-and-go snack. I’m also really
looking forward to trying the ice cream cones…I’m waiting until I’m having a
crisis that only an ice cream cone can
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This past week my dear son and I
took a day trip to visit Rutgers University in New Jersey where I”H he will be
going to school in the fall. The campus
is beautiful and the brand, spankin’-new Chabad dorm he’ll be staying in
(I”H!!) is GORGEOUS!! We didn’t have a
lot of time, as we flew in in the morning and flew out the same night, but we
did have time to grab a pizza and sushi dinner at <a href="http://www.allmenus.com/nj/highland-park/19021-jerusalem-pizza/menu/">Jerusalem
Pizza</a> in Highland Park. The pizza
and sushi were excellent of course, but what struck me was a spiraled potato on
a skewer sitting on the counter. Yes, I
did ask permission to take a picture of it.
It was <i>so </i>cool!! A while
ago my girls and I experimented with making <a href="http://www.koshereveryday.com/2011/10/stir-fry-kielbasa-zucchini-and-noahs.html">spiral
potatoes</a> but we had a little trouble having them not clump together while
they were frying. The ingenious skewer
solved that whole problem! So, before
Shabbat we set to making our own version of <b>Skewered Spiral Fries</b>. It was SO MUCH FUN!! They are fabulous looking and evenly fried
due to the stick! I was a little
nervous that this stick might catch on fire, but it was fine in the oil. Whew! Thank goodness my friends at the local Fire
Department didn’t have to come visit!!
The spiral tool we used was an inexpensive little gadget that can be
bought at most kitchen supply stores, although some people even have a
fancy-shmancy spiral cutter that can be bought online. I have a few of the cheap ones, and if you
come into our kitchen while we’re spiraling fries you can watch us being
challenged to keep them all in one piece while cutting them. It’s not that easy!! I’ll tell you this – a little salt and these
fries are <i>super delicious</i>! Bonus
– they’re great for the GFE!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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weeks. It’s <i>never</i> dull in the
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Preheat a
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Spray with non-stick vegetable spray.
Add milk, pasta and cheese. Warm,
stirring occasionally, until cheese is completely melted and the sauce is thick
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Small red
potatoes<o:p></o:p></div>
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Canola oil
for frying<o:p></o:p></div>
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Spiral
cutter tool<o:p></o:p></div>
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Long skewers<o:p></o:p></div>
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Coarse sea
salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat the
oil over medium-high heat to 350° F. Using the spiral cutter tool, cut a potato
into one long spiral. Push a skewer all
the way through the center of the potato, opening up the spiral on the
skewer. Place into the hot oil
maintaining the 350° F temperature. Fry
the potato until crispy. Repeat with
remaining potatoes. Sprinkle the fries
with salt. Serve hot!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p><b>Super Easy Pasta & Cheese</b></o:p></div>
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<o:p><b>It all starts with the awesome pasta!!</b></o:p></div>
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<b>Lowfat, cholesterol free, sodium free,</b></div>
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<b>gluten free, easy to digest!</b></div>
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<b>(It's all right there on the label!)</b></div>
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<b>Start with the basics...</b></div>
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<b>Add the cheese...</b></div>
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<b>(this really can't be much easier)</b></div>
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<b>It's melting...</b></div>
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<b>and melting...</b></div>
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<b style="text-align: center;">and melting...</b></div>
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<b>and melting...</b></div>
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<b>SO creamy...and cheesy...</b></div>
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<b>and OMG!!!</b></div>
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<b>It's even pretty plated!</b></div>
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<b>The super cheesy sauce is dripping...</b></div>
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<b>She licked the platter clean!</b></div>
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<b>Skewered Spiral Fries</b><br />
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<b>A simple tool - be careful...it's <i>sharp</i>!</b></div>
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<b>A perfect cut!</b></div>
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<b>Skewered...</b></div>
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<b>This oil is <i>really</i> hot!</b></div>
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<b>Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble...</b></div>
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<b>SO crispy - wahoo!</b></div>
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<b>Add the salt...</b></div>
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<b>How fun is this??!!</b></div>
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Sharon Matten - Edible Experience Kosher Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254226429061767987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941212522469147169.post-33899528790920089862013-04-21T20:23:00.000-05:002013-04-21T20:23:13.831-05:00Garden Fresh Quinoa and the Return of the Optimistic Garden<br />
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It’s that time of year when the Optimistic
Gardener in me takes over and starts to plan for our family’s Optimistic Garden
– once again. This year we started <i>even
earlier </i>than we have in the past!! My
beautiful daughter (KIH) requested a <b>greenhouse </b>for her birthday gift…in
<i>March</i>! The same daughter
that is growing <i>Etrog</i> trees from the seeds of our 2011 Sukkot Etrogs. Sure enough, we found a greenhouse at our
local hardware store for less than $20…and we now have a five foot tall green
house in our kitchen! We transplanted
the gorgeous etrog plants (and other citrus plants that she had planted last
year) into larger pots and placed them in her brand spankin’ new greenhouse. While purchasing the greenhouse with my <i>other
</i>beautiful daughter (KIH), <i>of</i> <i>course</i> we <b>had<i> </i></b>to
buy some <i>seeds</i> and little greenhouse flats to start them in. And <i>of course</i> we just had to buy some
cute little strawberry plants with sweet little flowers on them and two <b><i>huge
</i></b>pots to grow them in. The
hardware store people must have thrown a party when we left! We purchased purple bean, watermelon, cantaloupe,
spaghetti squash, yellow pear tomato, sweet cherry tomato, impatient flower, lavender,
basil, and parsley seeds. We added water
to the little peat pellets from the greenhouse flats, watched them expand into
enough dirt to fill the seed growing containers, and planted our little
seeds. Even the optimists in us didn’t
anticipate the <i>incredibly</i> rapid growth of our plants!!! AHHHHHHH!
Inside of a week we have huge seedlings growing – and it’s still too
cold here to transplant them outside. Sigh. This is where I guess Optimism becomes Reality! It’s incredibly rewarding to see our plants
growing a <i>lot</i> each day. When the
weather starts to get a little warmer (a little more consistently) we’ll move
the greenhouse outside to our patio and wage a silent war with the pesky
squirrels that plague our neighborhood.
The squirrels here are amazingly resourceful in their quest to eat every
plant that we put in our Optimistic Garden – we’ll just have to out maneuver
them with new and creative strategies. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In honor of the great excitement
generated by our Optimistic Greenhouse I’m sharing with you a recipe for <b>Garden
Fresh Quinoa</b>. Based upon the recipe
that I published on <a href="http://www.aish.com/h/pes/r/Nutty-Passover-Recipes.html">aish.com</a> for
Passover for <a href="http://www.aish.com/h/pes/r/Nutty-Passover-Recipes.html">Walnut
Quinoa Burgers</a>, I developed this recipe when adding some additional
vegetables to the burgers. While making
them, I tasted the burger mix (before adding the eggs of course) and thought “Hey,
this is <i>really</i> good just as it is!”
Using the Walnut Quinoa mix with the vegetables is actually even <i>better</i>
because you get all the benefits of super healthy quinoa, sautéd vegetables,
and walnuts without the added fat and calories of frying the burgers in
oil! <i>And </i><b>Garden Fresh Quinoa </b>is
<i>great</i> for the GFE (Gluten Free Eater) – bonus! When I made the <b>Garden Fresh Quinoa</b> as
a Shabbat side dish it was a great success…nutty, flavorful, and extremely
delicious. Yippee Skippee! Maybe in a few months I’ll even be able to make them
using vegetables from our own Optimistic Garden….or is that a little <i>too</i>
optimistic? We’ll see…here’s hoping!<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 cups
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1 large
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1 tablespoon
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1 clove
garlic, crushed (you can use a frozen cube)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 large
carrot, peeled<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 large
zucchini, unpeeled <o:p></o:p></div>
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8-10 ounces
mushrooms<o:p></o:p></div>
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12 ounces
ground walnuts<o:p></o:p></div>
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½-1 teaspoon
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¼- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large saucepan combine the quinoa and
boiling water. Bring to a boil and
reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for
15 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
Turn off heat and allow the cooked quinoa to sit covered for an
additional 5 minutes. Remove cover and allow quinoa to cool. (This step can be done in advance.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a food processor
fitted with a medium shredder blade, shred the carrot, zucchini, and
mushrooms. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat oil in a medium
skillet. Add diced onions and garlic
then sauté until the onions are caramelized.
Add the shredded vegetables and sauté until soft. Fold the cooled quinoa into the sautéd
vegetables, then stir in the ground walnuts until completely combined.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Shred the vegetables in the food processor...</b></div>
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<b><span style="text-align: justify;">Sauté</span> the onions until caramelized...</b></div>
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<b>Add the ground nuts...</b></div>
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<b>Stir to combine...</b></div>
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<b>So good it's NUTS!!</b></div>
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<b>Day 1: April 8th</b></div>
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<b>It begins...we're Optimistic!</b></div>
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<b>Big potted strawberry plants...</b></div>
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<b>Check out the flowers!</b></div>
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<b>Don't you wish <i>you</i> could have a </b></div>
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<b>GREENHOUSE</b></div>
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<b>in <i>your </i>kitchen too?!!!</b></div>
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<b>April 12th:</b></div>
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<b>Plant the basil and parsley...</b></div>
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<b>How crazy is this???</b></div>
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<b>They're already growing!!!</b></div>
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<b>April 18th:</b></div>
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<b>Ok so I made this one...</b></div>
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<b>April 21st:</b></div>
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<b>Little strawberries on the plants!!</b></div>
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<b>HOLY COW!!</b></div>
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<b>Our plants are growing </b></div>
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<b>LIKE CRAZY!!</b></div>
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<b>Our greenhouse is really</b></div>
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<b>Even the basil and parsley are growing!</b></div>
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