Superbowl Chicken Burger Sliders by Florence Doueck

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Superbowl Chicken Burger Sliders by Florence Doueck

1 Comment 29 January 2012

 

 

 

These scrumptious chicken burger sliders are an easy, kid friendly meal. They are also low fat and easy to dress up for your adult guests. Just serve fancier slider rolls from kosher bakeries such as in Pomegranate in Brooklyn, NY. Toppings such as avocado, roasted red peppers and  caramelized onions, (and all of the toppings that Florence mentioned below!) also add to the adult appeal of these fail proof  flavor filled sliders. Don’t forget to make them a main attraction to your Super Bowl menu this Sunday night, February 5, 2012. 

Thanks to Florence Doueck for this perfected juicy slider recipe! Please check out Florence’s brand new easy and kosher gourmet recipe site, Beyond My Recipes. Florence uses the old fashioned “use your judgement” pinches and handful ingredient measurements.  Let’s all welcome and follow Florence’s  blog!

Comment below if you are thinking of trying this great new chicken slider recipe! Marlene M.

Chicken Slider Burgers by Florence Doueck:

What you will need:
-ground white meat chicken (can be made with ground turkey as well)
-fresh parsley
-fresh ginger
-honey
-garlic powder
-carrot
-onion
-ginger powder
-lemon zest
-egg
-water
-panko breadcrumbs ( or matzo meal for Passover)
-salt
-pepper
-slider buns

Preparation- To clean: Soak a handful of parsley in water, and then rinse each branch. Finely chop the parsley. Peel and grate some ginger (about the size of your thumb) on a microplane. Grate a carrot, half a lemon (by grate I mean zest), and half of a white onion on the mircoplane as well.

Step 1-Add the ground chicken to a bowl- I used about 2 pounds, which came out to about 9 patties. Add the grated ginger, lemon zest, carrot, andonion. Then add an egg (one egg for every pound or pound and a half). Add a splash of water, and a handful of panko breadcrumbs. Next add a dash ofgarlic powder and ginger powder. Add a squeeze of honey (or more if you like it sweeter). Sprinkle with salt and some pepper. Combine all ingredients.

Step 2- Line a tray with wax paper (to freeze). Form the chicken mixture into the size of a meatball, then place on the tray and flatten with the palm of your hand. The patties should be mini, so they fit on the slider buns. If you want to make regular sized chicken burgers that works too, just make them bigger (double the size). Freeze the chicken burgers. I like to freeze them first and then cook them, because these patties are delicate and fall apart easily when you cook them.

Broil, Pan fry, or Grill!
You can cook these burgers any way you like. The easiest way is to broil them. Put the oven on broil and place patties on a slotted tray (so the grease drips down). Since broiling only cooks the top of your food on a very high heat, be sure to flip the burger after about 7 minutes in the oven. If you want to pan sear the burgers, sear on both sides in a pan with a little oil then finish them off in the oven.

The toppings are endless!

I love multiple toppings on my burgers. On this burger put lettuce, I sliced some pickles, shallot (milder version of an onion), and tomato. As for a sauce I mixed a little sriracha mayonnaise, and ketchup and spread it on a toasted bun.

Toppings I would try (on any type of burger- beef, chicken, or turkey!):
-shredded carrot
-marinated peppers
-arugula
-frisee
-radicchio
-red onion
-white onion
-eggplant
-sliced radish
-jalapeño peppers
-grilled sliced peach (yes! Fruit on a burger.)
-fried egg!
-caramelized onions
-grilled pineapple
-avocado
-garlic mayo
-roasted red pepper
-herb spread (in a food processer add fresh basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, lemon, oil, salt, and pepper. Process until you form a paste)
-corn relish (corn, diced pepper, sliced scallions, white vinegar, salt, pepper)
-grilled mushroom
-ginger carrot dressing (in a blender add carrot, fresh ginger lemon, vinegar, honey, oil, and sesame oil)
-teriyaki sauce
-BBQ sauce
-scallions

If you really want to whip up juicy sliders, try this chef approved Flame Top Braiser for Sliders and Juicy Ribs, which has been said to be “A gentle Jacuzzi for food.”
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“Dare to Be Different” Recipe for Passover Zuchini Pasta with Mushrooms and Oven Dried Tomatoes

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“Dare to Be Different” Recipe for Passover Zuchini Pasta with Mushrooms and Oven Dried Tomatoes

2 Comments 25 January 2012

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How impressive is Robin Jemal? Not only is she known to be a fabulous cook, but she has managed to compile all of her gourmet kosher recipes into one fantastic brand new cookbook.  Unveiled this week at Robin’s home,  friends, family, and hundreds of community women were buying “Dare to be Different” by the armful. Easy to follow  recipes combine Robin’s Middle Eastern Jewish heritage with a timeless modern twist.  Salads, Pastas, Meat, Dairy and Pareve dishes for all of your family and holiday meals are photographed to perfection. At $36. its a perfect Jewish Hostess Hanukkah gift, and you wont be able to buy just one! You will be tempted to buy one for each of the Jewish Hostesses in your life!

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“Hi, my name is Robin Jemal and I am excited to introduce my first cookbook to the fans of the Jewish Hostess.“Dare to be Different” is a collection of some of the clever dishes I have developed and adapted from years of experimenting with various recipes. It includes never before seen recipes, as well as some of our classic, Middle Eastern dishes, but with a twist; dishes that make me feel like I can entertain a group or even just my family with ease.

From an early age, I took an interest in cooking and entertaining. Cooking for me was fun, daring and always different. My out-of-the-box cooking style has developed from watching my mom in her kitchen, yet always adding a bit of a twist to our routine recipes. Is it a style that challenges a different and exciting cooking experience: a style that is daring yet delicious, different yet dazzling.

Here is the first of my dazzling dishes for you to sample. Hope you enjoy, have fun, and dare to be different!!

–Robin Jemal”

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Zuchini Pasta with Mushrooms and Oven Dried Tomatoes

  • 8 green squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed (divided)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 5 plum tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch
  • thick rounds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • Sugar
  • 2 pounds of Crimini mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Pesto ( see recipe pg 65)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • (optional)

Directions:

  1. Using a julienne peeler, peel 8 green squash vertically to make spaghetti.
  2. Sauté 2 cloves garlic in olive oil for 1 minute and add squash. Add salt and pepper and cook on a low flame 5-7 minutes. Close fire and add pesto to squash. If using heavy cream, add it to pesto. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Oven dried tomatoes: Slice tomatoes in rounds and place on tray with olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, crushed garlic and a sprinkle of sugar. Bake uncovered at 300°F for 2½-3 hours.
  4. Roasted mushrooms: Clean Crimini mushrooms with a dry paper towel. Cut off tough stems and slice mushroom in half. Place them on a tray and add pepper, fresh rosemary and olive oil. Roast uncovered at 400°F for 40 minutes. When mushrooms are roasted, remove from oven, add salt and set aside.
  5. Place squash mixture at room temperature around the circumference of a round dish. Leave room in the center and place the mushrooms. Top the squash with oven dried tomatoes and serve.

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Lisa’s Juicy Brisket with Deglazed Onion and Wine Sauce

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Lisa’s Juicy Brisket with Deglazed Onion and Wine Sauce

No Comments 18 January 2012

 

I’ve known Lisa Ades now for about 5 years. When I’m not sitting at my computer blogging for The  Jewish Hostess, or taking care of my family, (and maybe doing a little fun shopping), I have the thrilling  job of working with Lisa as we co-produce a couple of  historical documentaries for The Joseph J. Sitt  Sephardic Heritage Museum.

Besides being a top notch filmmaker, Lisa also cooks gourmet meals for her family.

I’m so glad she found a minute to write up her famous kosher Brisket recipe!

Of course this is a perfect  main course for  your Shabbat and Jewish Holiday menus!

Juicy Brisket with Deglazed Onion and Wine Sauce:

    • Buy a 4-5 pound brisket.
    • Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper and brown it well on both sides in 1-2 tbsp. vegetable oil (canola).
    • Remove brisket and sauté 6 onions, coarsely chopped or thickly sliced.
    • When the onions are lightly browned, add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about a minute.
    • Then add ½ can of tomato paste and brown with the onions for a few minutes.
    • Deglaze the pan with about a cup of red wine, scraping up any brown bits, then add a bay leaf and about a quart of chicken stock (the stock should come up to about half way in the pan).  The onions and brisket will give off a lot of liquid.
    • For extra flavor you can add ½ packet of instant onion soup mix. Cover the pan tightly and simmer on a low heat for about 2 hours.  You can also cook the brisket in the oven at about 350.
    • Remove the brisket from the pan and let cool.
    • In the meantime, skim the sauce and then blend the onions and cooking liquid with a hand blender right in the pot or remove to a blender if you want a smooth and thick gravy.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • When the brisket is cool, cut off any fat if you wish and slice against the grain.
    • Nestle the sliced brisket in the gravy, cover and cook for about another hour, until it is very tender.   Total cooking time should be about 3 hours.

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Susie Fishbein’s Greek Chicken for Passover

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Susie Fishbein’s Greek Chicken for Passover

1 Comment 18 January 2012

Ever since I bought Susie  Fishbein‘s Passover by Design cookbook, I’ve been using her chicken recipes all year round . Her Greek Garlic Chicken is so quick and easy, and really looks gourmet. Use this recipe for your Passover Seder and your guest will think that you took a gourmet cooking class.

The fresh oregano and some fresh sliced lemons should be sprinkled on top as a garnish!

Kosher Recipe Ingredients:

  • 2 chickens, cut into eighths, skinned
  • 2 onions, cut into chunks
  • 2-3 lemons
  • 12-16 sprigs of oregano
  • 8 cloves of fresh garlic, halved
  • sea salt, black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • 1 cup of Passover white cooking wine
  • 1 and 1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup  whole kalamata olives for garnish

Directions for this Kosher Recipe:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • Place chicken pieces in a roaster. (I buy my chicken pieces without the skin.)
  • Add the onion chunks. Slice the lemons legnthwise and squeeze the lemons over the chicken.
  • Throw the lemon slices over the chicken. Scatter some whole and  some stripped oregano leaves over the chicken.
  • Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with oil and wine.
  • Toss the mixture together.
  • Sprinkle chopped olives over chicken.
  • Baked covered, if using chicken without the skin, bake until chicken is fully cooked  and uncover for 15 minutes till brown in color.
  • Garnish with fresh oregano and sliced lemons.
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10 More Fantastic Passover 2012 Seder Table Decor Ideas To Inspire You All Year Round

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10 More Fantastic Passover 2012 Seder Table Decor Ideas To Inspire You All Year Round

1 Comment 17 January 2012

Thank you to all of the Jewish Hostessses who took the time to send in their tables. I hope all of my readers enjoy looking at these tablescapes as much as I do. Each one is unique and as beautiful as the hostess behind it.  Click here to see the first batch of  Passover tables that were posted last week.

May we continue to share in many Jewish holidays together! Marlene

P.S Comment below with your favorites! 

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1. Lily Pads and Frogs Passover Table Decor By Kineret Spector (check out more of  Kineret’s creative tables HERE and HERE!)

“This year we went for a fresh frog-inspired spring theme for our Passover table. Paper lotus flowers on lilly pads are fun place cards. Appetizer plates off center add to the floating lilly pad feel. Round woven place mats down the center of the table make a fun lilly pad kind of runner, with water lilly candle holders and candles adding a glowy ambiance. Finally, wire garden frogs add a little whimsy.
Thanks, Marlene!”
:) Kineret

2. A Country Seder Table by Lisa Ades-

“My country seder in Massachusets – nothin’ fancy since the green outside from our Japanese garden is all the decoration we need…”

“I wish I had chairs that match but at least we have glasses that match – they were Grandma Ades’s.”

“This is my “centerpiece” – my mom and I went to the nursery down the street where they have the most beautiful pansies…”

“We planted them in this pot that has real moss growing on it. What could be prettier than that?”

“Did you notice my “diamond” napkin fold? I found it on http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/! Ethan made that kippah on the right when he was little – i love the pom pom on it and that all the letters fell off except for HA! Enjoy! Lisa”

 

3. An Elegant Persian Tablescape at the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. Check out the rest of the post HERE.

 

4. Blue Suede Seder Trays by Emily Massry

Hey Marlene I'm only sending this because I ran into you in Walmart. I Bought these blue suede boxes for Purim never used them but they came in handy for Passover . I put Haggadah, egg, haroset, and celery in salt water lettuce and a little cup of salt. Thank g-d it was a great Seder! Love ya keep up the great work, Marlene!," Emily M.

 

 

5. Color Array of Tableware by Susie Dweck

6. Alexis and Sarah Mizrahi “Spring” into action every year on Passover. Check out their LAST YEAR’S gorgeous crafty seder HERE!.

“Hi Marlene!
Our gourmet popcorn business closed for pesach-so we finally had some free time on our hands! Like always-we suprise our mother with a beautiful table every holiday. This years inspiration was “hag ha’aviv-holiday of the spring. ” A trip to the flower market, & a local nursery-& we were done! We rented a camel table cloth,yellow napkins,& bamboo chairs from Brooklyn Party Rental -Sonny Halawani- Our centerpieces were grass we bought already in those rustic wood crates, glass jars filled with moss, real birch wood, birds, lemons & limes.. For place cards we potted moss in terra cotta pots, & used birch wood scraps (we got it free!) that we ripped in small pieces for the names. Next to that, we placed our home-made leather bound Hagadahs! Our favorite part of the whole table – everyones little shelf with all the symbolic foods. We found these lucite “cabinet organizers” for cents-& we turned them into individual ke’aras! It was soo easy & so much fun! Enjoy!!”
Alexis & Sarah Mizrahi
Don’t forget to call Brooklyn Party Rental: (646) 233-7955
And Crazy Corn – to try one of their 16+ flavors of gourmet popcorn: (718) 613-9558

 

 

 

7.Pretty Greens and Flowers Pesach Tablescape by Jennifer Malka- “my hubby does all the flower arrangements!”

8.  ” Hi Marlene…here is a photo that I just took of our seder table. Thank you. Chag Sameach!!” Karen Rubin- Brown

 9.  A Springtime Pesach Table By Jane Choueka

 

10. Fabulous Holiday Lunch Table By Carol Chera-

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Neighborhoods: Gravesend, Midwood

(718) 618-7398

Enjoy the creativity and please comment below with your favorite holiday tables!

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Monday Night Light ‘n Lemony Dijon Mustard Salad Dressing

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Monday Night Light ‘n Lemony Dijon Mustard Salad Dressing

1 Comment 16 January 2012

 

I recently tried a new salad dressing from the new SBH Cooking for a Cause cookbook and it was too good not to share with all of my Jewish Hostesses. Its light and sophisticated, yet very kid friendly.  It’s much easier for me to whip up large quantities of salad dressings in a Cuisinart than mixing in a bowl. I doubled the amount of ingredients called for in the original recipe, and stored it in a jar in the fridge. Perfect on top of any type of salad! Use it all week- this past Shabbat I drizzled it on top of sliced grilled chicken salad with olives and radichio. Yum! Enjoy! Marlene

 

Monday Night Light ‘n Lemony Dijon Mustard Salad Dressing:

  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  1. While Cuisinart blade is running, drop the 2 shallots in to be minced.
  2. Pour in all other ingredients except for olive oil.
  3. While blade is spinning slowly add olive oil to make sure the dressing is emulsified.
  4. Add salt and pepper.
  5. Store in a jar and use throughout the week!

 

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Warm Chickpea Salad with Arugula for Passover

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Warm Chickpea Salad with Arugula for Passover

No Comments 15 January 2012

Many Sepahrdic Jews eat chick peas on Passover, and I am lucky to be one of them. If you do buy chick peas in a can for Passover, make sure it is Kosher certified for Passover.

If you are of  Ashkenaz descent, then start using up your chametz chickpeas by trying this savory recipe ASAP!

To read more about  kitniyot on Passover, click HERE.

This recipe is too good to pass up.  It took 10 minutes to prepare, and took another 10 minutes for the family to devour it. Use more olive oil, salt, pepper,vinegar  and honey if you have  a lot of arugula. Serve as a weeknight tasty side dish, or as a midday main course with friends.

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From : How to Cook Everything, Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food

Makes: 4 side- or 2 main-dish servings

Time: 20 minutes with precooked beans

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked or drained canned chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 4 cups arugula leaves
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered (optional)

Kosher Sephardic Passover Recipe Directions

1. Put the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the ginger, garlic, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the ginger and garlic are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir in the chickpeas until hot and coated in the oil and seasonings, about 3 minutes more.

2. Remove from heat and with a fork, stir in the vinegar, honey, and 1 tablespoon water. Mash a few of the chickpeas as you stir to add texture to the dressing. Put the arugula and red onion in a large bowl and toss with the warm chickpea dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately, garnished with hard-cooked eggs if you like.
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Creamy Low-Fat Passover Cheesecake with A Chocolate or Coconut Macaroon Crust

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Creamy Low-Fat Passover Cheesecake with A Chocolate or Coconut Macaroon Crust

18 Comments 15 January 2012

 

Enjoy another great Passover recipe from my mother in law Shirley Mamiye. Though there are hundreds of Passover dessert recipes out there, its not always that  you get a good one- especially a low fat Passover recipe, so- think of me on Passover,  when you sit down with a good cup of coffee snuggled up on the couch with your favorite book and a creamy slice of this passover cheesecake, because I will probably be somewhere not too far away, doing exactly the same thing!  Marlene.

p.s. You can also pour this recipe into mini cheesecake teflon pans and bake for about 15 minutes less.

Kosher Passover Cheesecake Recipe:

  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 packages low fat Passover cream cheese
  • 1 pint low fat Passover sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher for Passover vanilla sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 box macaroons, coconut or chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • vegetable spray
  • Beat egg white till stiff.

Directions for this Passover Recipe:

  1. Blend sugar, cream cheese, sour cream.
  2. Add lemon juice and vanilla sugar.
  3. Fold in egg whites.
  4. Spray bottom of 9 inch pan.
  5. Line bottom with smashed macaroons.
  6. Pour in cream cheese mix
  7. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in preheated 350 degree oven.
  8. Turn oven off.
  9. Let cake rest in oven 1 hour.
  10. When cool, refrigerate.
  11. Add sliced strawberries, and/or blueberries on top.

 

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How to Fry Chicken Without the Fat

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How to Fry Chicken Without the Fat

No Comments 15 January 2012

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There’s no need to feel like you will add on extra pounds with this quick  low fat frying recipe. If you follow Chef Adam Mimran’s easy video instructions, the chicken doesn’t have time to absorb the grease so you can crunch without that oily taste. When Adam whipped up a batch of his famous guilt-free fried chicken for my family, it was gone in a flash. For  a great kosher Passover recipe, you can easily substitute matzo meal for the Corn Flake crumbs.

We loved it!

Try it and let me know what you think!

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A Birthday Table Setting That’s Perfectly Suited for a Birthday Dad! By Raquel Franco

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A Birthday Table Setting That’s Perfectly Suited for a Birthday Dad! By Raquel Franco

4 Comments 14 January 2012

 

 

 

 

WoW! Raquel! Thanks for sharing your fabulous table setting with us! So classy and unique! I’m going to save this idea for a Father’s Day table.

 Dear Hostesses! Please comment below if you loved the effort that Raquel put into her husband’s birthday table setting! Marlene

“Anyone who knows my husband knows what a great dresser he is. So, In honor of his birthday,  I “dressed” the table in his favorite style! I used a navy pinstriped fabric for the tablecloth and bought a variety of pocket squares online and folded them with the napkins. A friend lent me napkin rings that were actually small leather belts. Each setting had a mini martini glass with hummus and a Moroccan cigar. The flowers were simple red roses and his own ties were tied into bows beside them. The table was set so true to his own personal style that we joked all weekend that it looked like he was lying on the table! Raquel Franco”

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A Seder Table That Could Split The Sea!

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A Seder Table That Could Split The Sea!

11 Comments 14 January 2012

Dear Hostesses, Enjoy this seder table designed by two talented sisters for Passover 2011:
I’m so impressed with Alexis and Sarah Mizrahi. You can not put a price upon the creativity and energy that went into this table. Give these girls a round of applause for a job well done, and after Passover please call Alexis and Sarah for all of your gourmet flavored popcorn orders!!!  Marlene
“Hi Marlene,
Our Crazy Corn business was closed for Pesach – so we had a lot of extra time on our hands and wanted to surprise our mother with a beautiful table. We made our own hagadahs out of croc embossed leather we found in the fabric store. We had my father reprint the hagadahs we’ve been using in my family for years and covered them in leather and trimmed them with ornate ribbon and tassles. To top it off we had our names printed on them.
We bought some turquoise fabric, and used it as a tablecloth. We had extra leather and used that as the runner and then added another touch of the turquoise with pleated tulle running down the center - it definitely added to the holiday spirit by giving off the aura of the splitting of the sea. We got 4 tall skinny vases and place them along the tulle. As the centerpiece we put a modern white tall cake plate that we used as the ke’ara (seder plate)
To really tie it all together we found this crazy sequined trimming which we made into napkin rings.
We also found these gorgeous gold croc embossed chargers that took the table over the top.
My mother and all of our guests were wowed and really felt as if they were sitting by a kings table!! We’re thinking about switching our professions! lol
We went around the house and found things that we could put the symbolic foods in to complete the look. We put the celery and salt water in martini glasses, the endives in champagne flutes, bitter herbs in vases and the haroset in dessert cups. The guests found it cute, to be dipping into martini glasses, and pulling endives out of champagne flutes!!
We want everyone to know that its really not hard or expensive to set a table like this. we bought everything from save-a-thon (including the vases $5 each and chargers!!) ok, so the Hagadahs took some time, but everything else was done with ease!!
If this is what we can do to an ordinary table, imagine what we can do with popcorn!?!
email us 4 tips and ideas and of course to order Crazy Corn!
Alexis & Sarah Mizrahi”

 

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DIY Classy Floral Napkin Rings by Lauren Avital

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DIY Classy Floral Napkin Rings by Lauren Avital

3 Comments 13 January 2012

 

Dear Lauren,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your creativity with The Jewish Hostess readers. I’m loving how you took  inexpensive shower curtain rings and transformed them into stunning napkin rings that could easily sell for $25+ on sites like Barney’s NY.  The great thing about these napkin rings is that you can use them several times and as soon as you get into another napkin ring mood, you can go ahead and create a brand new color pop themed dozen. Great Job, LAUREN!!!! Marlene

p.s. Attn: all Jewish Hostess readers: This site is for YOU and meant to feature all of YOUR Jewish Hostess talents! Please share your great recipes, table settings and DIY photos HERE!

Hi Marlene,

I am always inspired by your blog, I love how it is a hub for creativity and truly exemplifies the commitment women have to their families and home.

My husband was away this week and I decided to make projects to keep me busy.  I was walking around Ikea and found these Orchid flowers ($1.99) a stem and immediately thought they would be perfect for napkin rings! I wanted the lucite look for the actual ring but didn’t want to spend a lot, so I headed over to the bathroom department and found a pack of 12 clear shower curtain rings for ($1.79) I put it in my cart and said “I’ll figure out how to attach it when I get home.”  I passed by Lana’s Fabric for some matching green ribbon and I was all set.  I cut the orchid in half so that it wasn’t so overpowering for the napkin. To hold the gap in the center of the ring to the flower I used electrical tape that I found in my toolbox because it was most pliable and adhesive for a strong and steady hold.  Wrapped some ribbon to cover the tape and sealed it with hot glue – Voila!  I am so happy with the finished product – under $1.50 each you can’t go wrong!

Lauren Avital

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Estee Stern’s Purim Mask DIY and Decadent Fudge Sampler Mishloach Manot

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Estee Stern’s Purim Mask DIY and Decadent Fudge Sampler Mishloach Manot

No Comments 13 January 2012

Attention Hostesses! Purim may be well behind us but save these pics for future inspiration! Perfect fudge ideas for a dessert bar! Enjoy- I can almost smell the chocolate coming through my computer screen…..Marlene
“Hi Marlene! My name is Estee and I love your site! It is so inspiring to see all the wonderful ideas other women come up with using their talents to enhance their yom tov and everyday.
I am attaching a picture of our Mishloach Manos this year. It is a fudge sampler, with Cookies N’ Cream, Mint, Coffee Pecan and Peanut
Butter Fudge along with a chocolate gragger lollipop from our local candy store.
I am also attaching a picture of masks I made for centerpieces for our seudah.(I used to google to find the instructions, I don’t remember where they are from.) I traced a mask shape out of poster board and using a glue gun attached flower petals (from dollar store flowers) to the masks and outlined the eyes with sequins. I found wooden sticks at Walmart and painted them black and attached them to back side of the masks and covered the back in pretty coordinating paper.
Looking forward to some amazing Pesach table inspiration!”
Estee Stern
Sara Kasten’s Freilechen Purim

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Sara Kasten’s Freilechen Purim

No Comments 12 January 2012

Sara- Thank you so much for your continual inspiration on the holidays! Marlene
“Dear Marlene,  I am enclosing pictures of my shelach monos
for this year.  The little ceramic house lifts up and the actual shelach monos are inside.
The centerpieces were made from cardboard mask faces purchased at a 99c store and at party city. I added the embellishments and the base.”
Sara Kasten

 

 

 

 

 

 

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13 UNIQUE and GORGEOUS TABLESCAPES FROM PASSOVER 2012

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13 UNIQUE and GORGEOUS TABLESCAPES FROM PASSOVER 2012

5 Comments 11 January 2012

Dear Hostesses, Just when I’d thought I’d seen almost every possible tablescape combination on the web, you’ve all blown me away by the original Passover  table ideas that you’ve found the time to set, snap, and share with all of us here at The Jewish Hostess. All in all about 20 seder tablescapes were sent in! Here’s the first batch- Thank you all for your sharing your talents and holiday creativity with thousands of Jewish women worldwide who check in on our site for holiday inspiration. And for all of the hostesses who love to browse- PLEASE comment below with your favorites!! We need to pick some winners!!! Enjoy the rest of the holiday. Marlene

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1.“Hi Marlene, Happy holidays, I got creative this year!” Terri Harary

2.A Bountiful Passover Table by Rochelle Falack- (note the reading glasses at the head of the table!)

3.  A Seder Tablescape that helps feed the less fortunate in Israel- by Miriam Kairey

“This year I have added a special mitzvah to my seder.  I purchased place cards from Meir Panim.  Each card represents a donation to feed the hungry in Israel.  So as we are feasting we can remember our cousins in Israel, some of whom are unfortunately not eating as abundantly. On my table is a chicken dish I just made up.

 Crunchy Chicken Cutlets

  • 2lbs. thin boneless chicken breasts
  • Breading: 8 boards matzoh
  • 4 Tbs dried oregano leaves
  • 2 Tbs. coarse salt
  • 2 Tbs. Paprika
  • 6 eggs

Break up  4 Matzoh boards in the Cuisinart.  Add half the other ingredients. Pulse until coarsely chopped.  Some of the matzoh will be finely ground and that is ok.  Empty crumbs into a bowl and repeat. Bread chicken by dipping into dry crumbs, then eggs, then dry crumbs again. Fry until golden.

Happy Pesach wherever you are!” Miriam

4.  Thank You  Patti Rotman!

“Our family has made the trek from Toronto to Florida for 23 years to celebrate Passover with special relatives. With so many decades and age ranges represented, our table always combines fun and tradition. From the frogs “jumping” out off each wine glass and a “plague” finger puppet at each place setting, to the cover for shmura matzah, we always celebrate in a joyous, traditional and inclusive fashion. Chag sameach to everyone at the Jewish Hostess” Patti Rotman

 

5. Springtime White and Garden Greens By Allison Srour

6.“Splitting of the Sea” by Kim Tawil- Gorgeous napkins and flowers in each glass!

7. Claudia does it again! by Claudia Bildirici

  • “I used a red vinyl fabric bought about 3 yards cost 30.00
  • This was to represent blood. and cleaned up like a dream even after the
  • wine was spilled!
  • The aloe vera plants were to look like the desert….
  • Under each plate over the charger was a picture of frogs
  • The masks were ordered from amazon and had the plagues on each. Kids
  • got a kick out of the adults who wore them during the seder
  • It was a fun table to be at!

Claudia”

 

 

8. Bringing the Outdoors In! by Natalie Greenberg

Hi Marlene-
I was really inspired to create a beautiful seder table this year after viewing all of the ones on your website.
This year we will be so many people that we do not fit in my dining room! So I set up in the living room.
I have green accents in the living room so I used that idea to create a spring seder look.
I rented tables and cloth toppers ( they look like trellises!) from All Affairs, and everything else I own.
The created the place card holders from votive candle holders that I already owned and filled them with
babys breath and then a name card. I will use the leaf platters for all of the greens.
I am so pleased with my look- can’t wait to finish cooking and sit down to enjoy!
Have a very happy holiday- send my love to your family.
Love, Natalie Greenberg

 

9. A Glamourous Seder Table by Gladys Haddad- Gorgeous as usual, Gladys!

10. Israeli Soldiers Celebrate Pesach -sent in  by Margo Sugarman of The Kosher Blogger. 

Hi Marlene,

I hope you had a wonderful chag. I saw this on Facebook and I thought of you and had to share it. It’s a picture of some soldiers in the Israeli Navy celebrating their seder in an unusual setting. The table may not be a gorgeous as yours, but it’s certainly unique!

Chag sameach ve’kasher, Margo

 

11.Passover Table By Connie Billie- Thank you Connie! Love the blues, and loving the wine carafes!

12. Sarah Beyda’s  Passover Table Setting- Cool silverware setup!

13. As Sweet As It Gets!- 

“Dear Marlene,

Hag Sameach! I enjoy following your blog-

We had a fun seder for 24 relatives and friends.  My husband made the seder fun for the many kids at the table as well as the adults.  There were hand motions for the order of the seder, role-playing, lots of questions and festive singing.  For karpas we like to do a fun vegetable dish so that people do not wait to eat until too long.  This year, for karpas I served a roasted eggplant and tomato napoleons with pesto.   It was delish!  At dinner we enjoyed brisket, apricot chicken, quinoa salad, roasted veggies, and sweet potato.  For dessert, we had my signature Pavlova, an apple cake, and a chocolate mousse cake from my aunt.  All had a delightful time.  Thanks, Oksana V. Bella  www.assweetasitgets.com

 

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40 Cloves of Garlic ‘n Chicken-Passover Recipe for 40 Years in the Desert!

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40 Cloves of Garlic ‘n Chicken-Passover Recipe for 40 Years in the Desert!

No Comments 11 January 2012

       

 Andre Balog, who taught kosher cooking in New York City, adds a mixture of fresh green herbs this traditional French recipe. He considers this a symbolic Passover dish, since the Jews wandered for forty years in the desert before reaching the Promised Land. The garlic flavor is mild because the cloves are cooked whole. Be careful not to slice or otherwise damage the cloves; that releases an enzyme that produces the intense garlic flavor.

Jewish Hostess note: adding garlic to your Jewish holiday recipes also adds huge health benefits for all of your family members and guests.

  •  Garlic has been proven to reduce blood pressure, 
  • It’s antibacterial effects can ward off a number of bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, Cryptococcal meningitis, Candida albican and Staphylococcus. The problem with most antibiotics is that bacteria develops resistance to them, however this is not the case with garlic. 
  • Garlic naturally increases antioxidant enzymes  in your blood and can help against the damaging effects of nicotine and slows the aging process of your liver .
  •  A garlic-rich diet appears to protect against various cancers, including breast, prostate and colon cancer
  • Click HERE for more garlic nutritional benefits written by the New York Times.

You can get more delicious recipes from this fabulous Passover Cookbook-just click below.

40 Cloves of Garlic ‘n Chicken Passover Recipe

       Makes: 6 servings

  • 4 heads garlic, yielding 40 cloves
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • One 4-pound chicken
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  1. Separate and peel but do not chop the cloves of garlic.
  2. Combine the 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper and sugar. Roll the garlic cloves in this mixture and set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  4. Place the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil in a Dutch oven, reserving a little to sprinkle over the chicken. Place the chicken in the Dutch oven, then sprinkle olive oil, salt and pepper over the top. Place the garlic around the chicken.
  5. Mix the parsley, chives, basil, thyme, cilantro, chervil and bay leaf Sprinkle over the chicken.
  6. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf and serve.
  7. Subscribe NOW to win this PASSOVER cookbook of the month the NYT Passover Cookbook.
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