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Quinoa with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Dried Cranberries

6 Comments 26 April 2012

This is a great gluten–free recipe to serve on Mother’s Day. I made it this week for Shabbat lunch. Thanks to Paula Shoyer for sending it in to The Jewish Hostess. Check out her new book “The Kosher Baker.”
I added fresh corn to this salad.
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By Paula Shoyer

serves 8

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 cup fresh corn
1 medium sweet potato, cut into ½ inch cubes
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted, optional
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 scallions, sliced thin

Directions

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place the quinoa into a small saucepan and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes, covered, or until the water is evaporated. Turn off the heat and let quinoa sit covered for at least one hour, up to 8 hours. While the quinoa is sitting, place the sweet potato cubes into a roasting pan and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until you can just pierce the cubes with a fork. Set aside.

Place the pine nuts into a small pan over medium heat and cook until lightly toasted, stirring often. Watch carefully so they do not burn. Set aside. In a small bowl, place the remaining two tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, cumin and cinnamon. Whisk well.

When the quinoa is dry, use a whisk to break apart the grains. Add the vinaigrette and mix with the whisk. Add the sweet potatoes, pine nuts, cranberries and scallions and mix gently. Serve at room temperature.

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Passover Ground Lamb on a Cinnamon Stick by Debbie Gindi

1 Comment 01 March 2012

“Hey Marlene, I cooked up a batch of these for a sheva berachot in my house!they were a big hit. I thought you might like the photo and recipe! They’re super easy to prepare, freeze well uncooked,and are a fun addition to any type of Jewish holiday menu including Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Thanksgiving and Hanuka! Enjoy!” Debbie Gindi

Ground Lamb on Cinnamon Stick

1 lb ground lamb
1/4 c tart cherry juice or pomegranate juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground cardamon
1/2 shredded or finely chopped medium onion
1/4 c toasted pine nuts
18 cinnamon sticks

Directions for this Kosher Recipe:

Combine all ingredients in a large non reactive bowl. Form into round ball shape. Firmly insert one cinnamon stick through it. Arrange on tray standing upright(At this point they may be frozen on a tray)cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. May be served with apricot wasabi dipping sauce.

Apricot Wasabi Sauce:

1/2 c apricot preserve
3 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP wasabi sauce (such as “golds”)

Combine all ingredients together. Delicious as a dip for chicken beef and lamb.

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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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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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Tu B’ishvat Coconut Almond Date Truffles

1 Comment 04 January 2012

Coconut Date Truffles

I decided to add a twist to the Almond Date Truffle recipe that I posted last week. This Shabbat afternoon I kept telling myself that they are totally natural and have no sugar at ALL….. they were so good with a cup of tea…. I wont tell you how many of these delicious treats I ate, but I can assure you that I will be in the spin room bright and early tomorrow morning!!!

They are so easy to make. The whole recipe took about 12 minutes to put together and of course needs no baking. Great for Tu Bishvat! and Gluten Free!!!

Kosher Recipe Ingredients

1 cup pitted dried dates
1 cup chopped almonds
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Amaretto (optional)
1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut

Directions for this Kosher Recipe

Grind almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until fragrant and slightly darker.
Place the dates, almonds cinnamon, and honey in a food processor. Pulse the processor until the mixture comes together to form a ball.
Form cherry-sized balls out of the mixture and roll them in coconut to coat. Enjoy them right away or store them in the fridge for later!

Almond Date Truffles for Tu B’shvat (thejewishhostess.com)
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Tu Bi’ Shvat Wheat Berry Pilaf (thejewishhostess.com)
Moroccan Style Stew with Chickpeas, Butternut Squash and Fire Roasted Tomatoes. (thejewishhostess.com)
Warm Breakfast Quinoa With Almond Butter and Cinnamon (thejewishhostess.com)
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Lemony French String Beans with Almond and Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs (thejewishhostess.com)

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Tu Bi’ Shvat Shiva Minim Wheat Berry Pilaf

2 Comments 04 January 2012

When is Tu Bishvat this year?

Tuesday evening at nightfall, and Wednesday February 8! Mark your calendars!

Here’s a head start to your Sheva Minim menu!

I made this recipe last year for Tu Bishvat and it was a great hit- everyone who was health conscious and was watching their waistline knew that this slightly sweet grain salad would nudge them to pass on dessert.

Found in the grain aisle (where you would find legumes, beans, quinoa, etc.), this often overlooked alternative for rice has many nutritious benefits. Wheat berries are the kernels of wheat that originate from the wheat plant. Because they are not processed, they are packed with fiber and all the nutrients that usually get lost in the process of making flour. Inspired by Tu B’shvat, I came up with a sweet pilaf that includes all of the Sheva Minim, the Seven Species of fruits and grains that are special to Israel.

This kosher recipe makes a large bowl of pilaf. If you are only making it for two people and do not want a lot of leftovers, I suggest halving it. Also, I always love using fresh fruits, but if no fresh figs are available in your area, you can always find dried ones. Just remember that dried fruits are often sweeter than fresh, so change the recipe accordingly.

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup wheatberries
1 cup barley
1 box of fresh figs
1 cup pitted chopped dates (I like to thinly slice them width-wise to create rings)
1 cup grapes or 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds and/or 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper to taste

Kosher Recipe

Directions cont’d

Cook the wheat berries and barley according to their package directions in two separate pots (usually the barley takes half an hour longer to cook so put that up first). While the grains are simmering, take out a large glass bowl and whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and some salt and pepper. When grains are tender and still hot, dump them into the glass bowl, give them a mix, and let it sit to absorb the flavors. Meanwhile, cut up all of the fruits, then add them to the mix. I drizzled pomegranate juice on top to give it a little bit more sweetness and flavor. Enjoy!

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Sweet and Savory Hamentashen by Leah Koenig

3 Comments 01 January 2012

Leah Koenig’s Sweet and Savory Hammentashen:

“Nothing brings out the baking spirit in me like Purim. Several weeks before the holiday, I start dreaming up new exciting fillings to spoon onto my cookies before pinching them into the familiar tri-cornered shape recalling Haman’s hat. Never a fan of mohn (poppy seeds) or artificial cherry pie filling, my hamentashen fillings tend to skew either towards the sweet-tart – things like lemon curd, apricot marmalade or homemade pear and ginger compote (see below for a kosher recipe) – or the all out, hands-down decadent – think spoonfuls of Nutella, or white chocolate chips swirled with raspberry jam.

But a few years ago, while in the midst of one of my pre- Purim daydream sessions, my thoughts drifted from sweet to savory. What would it taste like, I wondered, if I cut back on sugar in the dough and replaced it with dried herbs? And what sort of filling combinations might compliment this savory foundation? After a few excited rounds of testing, tweaking and tasting, I hit the Purim jackpot: a rich, herb-flecked “cookie” encasing a medley of lightly caramelized mushrooms and onion, browned in the oven until golden and unbelievably fragrant (see below for a kosher recipe)

One bite was all it took to know that I’d stumbled on a new annual tradition – for me anyways! Lest one think that savory hamentashen sounds too unconventional to try, consider the spinach knish, the Middle Eastern bureka or the Italian calzone. All of these delicious pastries combine dough with meat, vegetables and any number of tasty fillings – so why should the hamentashen be left out of the fun?”

Savory Hamentashen

Directions, Dough:

1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 tbsp sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp dried thyme, basil, oregano, or rosemary
2 tbsp milk

Cream butter, egg and sugar. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and herbs together and set aside. Add 1/2 of dry mixture into wet ingredients and combine until smooth. Add milk, then remaining flour mixture, stirring until incorporated. If dough is too sticky at this point, continue adding flour until it is firm enough to withstand being rolled out.

Gently roll out dough until it is 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a circular cookie cutter or the rim of a wide-mouthed glass and transfer to a baking sheet. Dot each circle with filling (see below). Pinch corners into triangles. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until delicately browned.

Variation 1: This dough can be used for sweet hamentashen too. Increase the sugar to 3 Tbs and omit the dried herbs.

Variation 2: If you would like to eat these hamentashen after a meat meal, replace the butter with non-hydrogenated margarine (e.g. Smart Balance) and the milk with soy or almond milk.

Savory Onion and Mushroom Filling

3/4 pound mushrooms (white cap or cremini)
1 medium onion, diced
4 Tbsp olive oil
pinch salt
1/4 cup dry red wine (optional)

Chop mushrooms and onion into small dice. Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat and brown onions. Add mushrooms and salt and let cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and about halved in size. Add red wine (if desired) and salt and cook 2-3 minutes, until liquid is dissolved. Let cool before stuffing into hamentashen.

Sweet Pear and Ginger Compote

2 bosc pears, chopped
1 Tbs honey
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1 Tbs water
1 1/2 tsp crystallized ginger, chopped

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring regularly until the pears soften and soak up the fragrant liquid, about 8 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before using as hamentashen filling.

Happy Purim!

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Egg, Nut, and Dairy Free (Vegan) Hammentashen for Purim (thejewishhostess.com)
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S’mores Brownie Bites for Hanuka!

1 Comment 01 December 2011

Photo from/HomeBakedNYC

S’mores Brownie Bites

“Hi, its Shirley from Homebaked, and I’d like to share a fun, easy recipe that is great for topping off any meal. While I make these bite-size treats with my favorite from-scratch brownie recipe, you can simply use a box of Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie mix (with a little extra chocolate chips) with equally scrumptious results.”

Smore’s Brownie Bites

(makes about 48 mini brownie cups)

Graham Cracker Crust:

1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
6 tbs melted margarine

Brownies:

1 box of Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie mix
¼ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
¼- ½ cup chocolate chips

Topping:

Mini marshmallows
Marshmallow Fluff

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray mini muffin trays liberally with cooking spray. (You can also use regular size muffin trays, but baking time will be longer, and you will probably get about 15 cupcakes out of the recipe).

To make crust

Simply mix the crumbs and the melted margarine together by hand. Drop about a teaspoon of the crumb mixture into each sprayed muffin cup. Using the back of a knife (or your fingers), carefully press the crumb mixture down until each cup has a flat, compact cookie crust at its bottom. (Save any leftover crumbs, as you will use them for on top of the brownies). Bake the crusts for about 3-5 minutes.

For the kosher brownies

Combine the brownie mix, water, eggs and oil together in a large bowl. Mixing vigorously until you have a smooth, shiny batter. Add the chocolate chips and mix to combine.

Drop the brownie batter by the spoonful into the muffin trays on top of the baked crusts. Don’t be afraid to fill the cups to the top, as these brownies rise little while baking. Sprinkle each brownie with remaining graham cracker crumbs.

Bake for 10-13 minutes. Brownies should have a nice domed top and crackly top, and a toothpick inserted into center should come out with a few moist crumbs. (Just be careful not to over bake these… you don’t want hard brownies! If you are not sure if your brownies are ready, take them out a bit before they seem to be fully baked).

Let brownies cool in pan before carefully removing each one with a sharp knife.

To finish

Using a tiny bit of marshmallow fluff as glue, simply adhere 3-5 marshmallows to the top of each brownie. You can leave the brownies like this, or you can toast the marshmallows with a kitchen torch for a true campfire feel. Top with cinnamon.

Enjoy, and have a great Thanksgiving!

Shirley

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Comments 17 November 2011

This kosher chicken recipe was originated by my summertime neighbor Amy H. Once you make this weeknight chicken recipe it will quickly become a family favorite. I omitted the mushrooms that were originally in this great kosher chicken recipe so that even my little one will like it. Buy the Magen David Yeshivah Chef At Home cookbook so you can easily have the how-to at your fingertips. Contact Yvonne for your copy.

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Kosher Recipe Ingredients

- 2 or 3 onions, chopped
- olive oil
- 1 box mushrooms (optional)
- 4 packages frozen chopped spinach with water squeezed out
- cornflake crumbs
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt and pepper
- 2-3 packs of chicken cutlets sliced “butterfly” style
- mayonnaise
- parsley as a garnish

Directions

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Kosher Recipe for Chicken, Directions :

Saute onions in olive oil, add optional mushrooms till dry, add spinach, salt and pepper.
Separately mix cornflake crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper.
Stuff each chicken slit with spinach mixture. The chicken closes itself- does not need to be sealed or tied shut.
Coat each cutlet with mayo and dip in cornflake mixture.
Place cutlets in roaster or on a parchment lined baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Do not overbake.
When cutlets are slightly cooled, slice in into 3 or 4 pieces. Garnish with parsley.

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Warm Shephard’s Pie for a Cold Winter’s Night

5 Comments 13 November 2011

by Esther Mosseri

” Hi Marlene, this easy kosher Shepherd’s pie recipe is a great warm winter dish . All you need is a salad, and you have a complete meal!”

For more inspiration, check out the quick video above by Gordon Ramsay. Notice how he doesn’t measure, but adds a few more ingredients for extra flavor .Of course delete his cheese addition (!!!), but use the video as a reference for endless Shephard’s pie possibilities!

For an elegant look, serve in white ramekins lined up on a tray.

1 lb chop meat (or ground turkey)
1 onion finely chopped
4 servings of mashed potato flakes prepared according to box
allspice
cinnamon
paprika
salt and pepper

Directions for this Kosher Recipe

saute the onions in a little oil until soft sprinkle with salt and pepper
take out half and combine with potato mixture
put chop meat in pan with onions and brown sprinkle with some allspice and a drop of cinnamon and salt and pepper
the start layering in a sprayed pyrex, first with half of the potato mixture, then all of the meat then remaining potaotes
sprinkle top with paprika and bake in 375 degree oven for 45 min uncovered
Check out this meatless version HERE.

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Moroccan Style Stew with Chickpeas, Butternut Squash and Fire Roasted Tomatoes.

5 Comments 06 November 2011

Thanks Paulina- ! Paulina is one of my favorite gourmet newlyweds…..

“Hey Marlene! I have a great recipe for you, this is my Moroccan style stew with chickpeas butternut squash and fire roasted tomatoes. I made this last week for dinner and served it with grilled chicken and whole wheat couscous. It is a filling and healthy dinner I know you will love! (keep in mind I added my spices without measuring and those measurements should be adjusted to taste) “- Paulina Ashkenazi

Kosher Recipe Ingredients

1 small butternut squash cubed
2 garlic cloves minced
1 small onion chopped
3 celery stalks chopped
6 baby bella mushrooms chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
12oz can of chickpeas
8 oz can crushed tomatoes (I used ‘Muir Glen organic fire roasted tomatoes’)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp allspice
1 1/2 tsp cumin
crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 cup of vegetable broth or water

Directions for making this Kosher Recipe

1 . Sauté first 6 ingredients with some salt until soft

2. Add chickpeas, tomatoes and spices until the juices from tomatoes start bubbling

3. Add broth and let simmer for 30 min, if it becomes too thick add more broth/ water

4. Remove bay leaf and finish with handful of chopped parsley

Serving Instructions

Serve with couscous or rice

Delicious with grilled kosher chicken or fish for a hearty and healthy meal!

Share your great kosher recipes! send them to marlene@thejewishhostess.com!

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Spinach, Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

3 Comments 05 November 2011

by Bianca Kaidatzi

“Great recipe for a weeknight dinner! Just mix all ingredients in a slow cooker in the A.M. and leave for several hours till done.”

Kosher Recipe Ingredients

3 cups water

3 cups chicken stock

1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained

2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed

3 teaspoons ground black pepper

3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 400gm)

2 cups shredded fresh spinach

Method

In a 4 litre slow cooker, combine the water, chicken soup, uncooked wild rice, thyme and pepper. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours. To serve, stir in chicken and spinach.

6 (12) Servings

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Healthy Shabbat Blueberry Crumble

8 Comments 10 October 2011

My cousin Sharon sent me this great recipe a couple of months ago, and I decided to dig it up from the archives because so many of The Jewish Hostess readers loved it.Its so perfect for anyone looking for a last minute low sugar, healthy dessert for Shabbat. Serve with any flavor parve ice cream or Tofutti.

p.s. Have a great dish to share? send it over!- marlene@thejewishhostess.com .

Hi Marlene,

I made this for Shabbat two weeks in a row because everyone loves it so much, not so sweet and not so much oil. This recipe is small (a 9X9 baking pan) so I made it larger, doubling the recipe exactly and it worked well in a 3 quart pyrex. It gets cut into squares and served in a platter so the pyrex works well.

Again, best of luck with your website, you are doing an awesome job!!

Have a fabulous summer,

Sharon H.

HEALTHY BLUEBERRY CRUNCH

1 ½ CUPS OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL

½ CUP WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR

½ CUP CHOPPED ALMONDS OR WALNUTS

1/3 CUP OIL

¾ CUP PURE MAPLE SYRUP

1 PINT FRESH BLUEBERRIES,, WASHED AND STRAINED

2 ½ TABLESPOONS CORN STARCH

¾ CUP COLD WATER

How to Make this Kosher Recipe

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES

IN A MEDIUM SAUCEPAN PUT THE BLUEBERRIES WITH ½ CUP OF THE MAPLE SYRUP. BRING TO A BOIL. DISSOLVE THE CORNSTARCH IN THE COLD WATER AND ADD TO THE BLUEBERRIES. COOK OVER MEDIUM HEAT STIRRING CONSTANTLY FOR A FEW MINUTES UNTIL IT THICKENS.

IN A LARGE BOWL MIX THE OATMEAL, FLOUR, AND NUTS. IN A SEPARATE CUP WHISK THE OIL AND ¼ CUP OF MAPLE SYRUP. ADD THIS TO THE OAT MIXTURE AND MIX UNTIL ALL IS WELL COATED.

SPRAY A 9 X 9 BAKING DISH WITH PAM AND, WITH WET HANDS, PRESS 2/3 OF THE OAT MIXTURE INTO THE BOTTOM. POUR THE BLUEBERRY MIXTURE EVENLY OVER THIS AND SPRINKLE THE REMAINING CRUMBS ON TOP.

BAKE AT 400 DEGREES FOR 20-25 MINUTES UNTIL GOLDEN.

LET COOL AND THEN PUT IN REFRIGERATOR FOR ONE HOUR. CUT INTO SQUARES AND SERVE.

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Gladys’s Healthy “Baked Ziti”

3 Comments 20 September 2011

Back by popular demand- Gladys’s healthy baked ziti! Great idea for a Rosh Hashana lunch or a Sukkot lunch!

“Hi Marlene its Gladys. Here is my Spaghetti Squash Ziti recipe. Its low-cal and healthy!!!”

P.S.- Give Gladys Bawabeh a big round of applause- she is only married about 2 months and is cooking not only for her husband, but is whipping up cool dinner parties as well!

Directions for this Kosher Recipe

To make delicious spaghetti squash baked ziti, you will need two spaghetti squash.
Cut both spaghetti squash in half vertically and cut the top off. Once you do that take out all the seeds inside. (you can also ask the guys in the fruit store to cut it for you).
Sprinkle a little drizzle of olive oil on all 4 halves . Then face them down and put them on a tray and bake them on 350 degrees for about an hour and ten minutes.
Next take the tray out and take a fork n gently scrape the inside of the spaghetti squash. The squash should fall out and look like spaghetti.
Place it all into a pyrex and put a half of cup of marinara sauce on it. Mix it all in so its not juicy.
Then sprinkle kosher muenster or kosher low fat mozzarella cheese on top and cover all the squash.
Put back in oven and bake 350 degrees for another 35 minutes.
35 minutes later you will have a healthier verzion of baked ziti!
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Sweet Potato “Fries” with Fresh Basil

No Comments 20 September 2011

Try this “healthier” version of french fries. The fresh basil is a nice surprise on the crispy sweet potatoes. This is a delicious side dish for a dairy or meat meal, but don’t expect any leftovers. I would make these fresh out of the oven on Sukkot with cruchy salads salads and some sreaming barbeque or fish as a main dish!

Kosher Recipe Ingredients:

- 5 sweet potatoes, cut into about 1 by 5-inch “fries”
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the sweet potato “fries” on a foil-lined baking sheet and toss with the olive oil. Bake until crisp, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile combine the basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
When the sweet potato fries come out of the oven, sprinkle with the “basil salt.”

Recipe courtesy of Giada de Laurentiis

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Carmelized Cornish Hens – Revised!!

2 Comments 19 September 2011

This is a fancy dish for Shabbat that was such a hit with our readers that we decided to repost it:

Combine the following ingredients in a mixing bowl:

4 Rock Cornish Game Hens cut in half and dried with a paper towel
salt and pepper
1/2 jar of duck sauce
1/4 cup spicy mustard
6 cloves chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 big squirts of honey
these amounts can be varied according to your tastes.

Place all Cornish hen pieces in a roaster that is sprayed with Pam.
Mix all sauce ingredients and pour over Cornish hens- for better flavor- RUB sauce onto chicken(I use kitchen gloves).
Roast uncovered for 50 minutes- 1 hour 350- 375 degrees till golden brown and carmelized.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve with a fruited rice on the side.

You can also use chicken cut in eight pieces for this recipe.

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Artichoke Caponata for a Holiday Lunch Appetizer

No Comments 03 September 2011

Kosher Recipe: Artichoke Caponata

Caponata di Carciofi (Caponata of Artichoke), Courtesy of Chef Laura Frankel, author of Jewish Cooking for All Seasons

This caponata does not have the usual tomatoes and eggplant. Caponata is a relish of vegetables and can really include anything in season. This version is a concoction of early spring and late winter vegetables. I serve it with roasted chicken, duck and even fish. It adds springtime flair to any table and for Passover we drizzle our matzah with olive oil and herbs and then dollop some of this caponata on top of it for a crunchy snack.

Yields about 2 cups

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1 pound baby artichokes or frozen artichoke hearts

1 fennel bulb-julienne (save fronds for garnish)

2 leeks-white parts only, chopped

3 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon tomato paste

½ cup white wine

½ cup golden raisins (optional)

¼ cup pine-nuts

¼ cup fresh mint-torn or cut into thin strips (chiffonade)

½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme-

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Kosher Recipe

Directions cont’d

To clean the artichokes, use a paring knife to cut the outside leaves free from the body of the vegetable. Continue turning your knife around the artichoke until you have an equal amount of green leaves with yellow tops. Be sure to leave the stem intact. You can peel some of the tough green fibers from the outside. The stem gives the artichoke a pretty shape! Cut the artichoke in half lengthwise and scoop out the choke (if any) with a melon baller. Place the artichoke pieces in a bowl of cold water with lemon juice squeezed into it to keep the artichokes from turning dark.
Place a large sauté pan over medium high heat and coat the bottom lightly with olive oil. Add the fennel pieces and leeks. Sauté the vegetables until they are lightly browned and have softened. Add the garlic, tomato paste raisins and white wine. Stir together.
Transfer the mixture to the insert for the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
Place a small sauté pan over medium heat and add the pine-nuts. Toast the pine-nuts until they are lightly browned. Watch them carefully as then can burn quickly.
Add the pine nuts, artichokes and fresh herbs to the mixture to the mixture. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and continue cooking for an additional on HIGH.
Serve the caponata warm or cold. The caponata can be made three days before serving and stored covered in the refrigerator.