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VIENNESE CHOCOLATE TORTE (For Pesach)

Andrea’s Corner

VIENNESE CHOCOLATE TORTE (For Pesach)

Posted on March 13, 2009

From the test kitchen of Chef Andrea…………. Viennese Chocolate Torte The cake is very rich. A small piece goes a long way. 10 eggs, separated 10 heaping Tablespoons sugar (about 1 cup) 8 ounces walnuts, finely ground 2-1/2 Tablespoons matzoh meal 6 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate Combine egg yolks and sugar. Add chocolate and beat Continue Reading »

TEXAS CAVIAR

Posted on February 4, 2009

This recipe comes from the UTJ’s Southern test kitchen. Chef Andrea is our source for this one: This is a MAJOR yummy recipe. It’s easy and quick too! Texas Caviar – Yeee Haw!! Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup white wine (or regular) vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 Continue Reading »

PASSOVER RECIPE- GEBRUKTS

Posted on April 14, 2008

Potato Muffins (Passover) Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 cups water ¼ cup oil ¼ cup matzo meal 6 oz. Package potato pancake mix Directions: Preheat oven to 400° Beat eggs until well blended. Add oil & water. Stir in matzo meal and potato pancake mix. Allow to thicken for 3 minutes. Fill greased muffin tins and Continue Reading »

Sweet Potato Casserole

Posted on November 14, 2006

A more traditional sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving. 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 cup sugar 2 beaten eggs 1/4 cup (parve) margarine, melted 1/2 cup milk or milk substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Topping 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup margarine, melted In large bowl mix together Continue Reading »

Sweet Potato Puffs

Posted on November 9, 2006

Another different twist on sweet potatoes for Turkey Day! 2 lbs sweet potatoes 1/3 cup orange juice 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1 inch pieces. Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough water Continue Reading »

Sweet Potato Ring

Posted on November 3, 2006

Make this in your bubbie’s old round “jello” mold! Seriously, you will need a ring mold or an angel food pan for this recipe. Enjoy! 4-1/2 C sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked 2 ounces butter, or pareve marjarine, melted 3 eggs, separated 1 teaspoon ground ginger Topping 4 slices stale bread, crusts removed and processed Continue Reading »

Leek, Potato & Sweet Potato Torte

Posted on November 2, 2006

Oh boy are you in for a nice surprise! This one will be great on your Turkey Day table! Something with a different taste this year! 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large leeks, green trimmed off,washed well,sliced 1/2 inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves salt & pepper 1 lb Continue Reading »

Sweet Potato Boats

Posted on November 1, 2006

How about a creative and low fat side dish to float along on your Thanksgiving table? Well this is the one. Enjoy! 3 sweet potatoes 1 cup cranberries 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 servings *You can substitute chopped applies for the cranberries or the raisins if desired. Continue Reading »

Shabbos Tuna Salad

Posted on August 24, 2006

Here’s an interesting recipe for tuna salad that just came to me one day. It’s really tasty and different from your normal tuna salad. Enjoy! 3 cans tuna (7 oz size), drained and flaked10 oz Cooked noodles – I like spirals bestMayonaise to taste (I use low fat)Chopped veggies (You can use anything that suits Continue Reading »

Chicken in a Roasting Pan

Posted on August 23, 2006

Another original Andrea recipe here folks. Tried and true and delicious! This is a great one to keep warm in a low heat oven as well! 1 Chicken cut into 8ths Italian Salad Dressing Minced Garlic Mesquite Season Salt (any other spices you like) Zuchinni – cut in chunks Yellow Squash – cut in chunks Continue Reading »