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The Wide World of Jewish Spices

Posted on April 10, 2018

FROM TABLET MAGAZINE A Global Jewish Spice Primer Advieh Persian Jewish cooks turn to a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and dried rose petals to flavor dishes both savory (like pilafs and stews) and sweet (like rice pudding and charoset). Some variations also include ginger, while others incorporate more traditionally savory spices like cumin and coriander. Continue Reading »

Coffee Brownie Milkshake

Posted on April 9, 2018

OK, this does contain 27grams of fat and a whopping 73.5 grams of carbs, but, hey, you only go around once!   1 1/2 cups of vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup strongly brewed coffee 1/4 cup of brownie mix (from a box mix)   Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth.   Continue Reading »

Orange and Raisin Matza Meal Pancakes

Posted on April 5, 2018

From the UTJ’s Southern Test Kitchen, Chef Andrea Presents: Orange and Raisin Matzo Meal Pancakes Makes 16 Pancakes   Ingredients   1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 4 large eggs, separated 5 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted matzo meal 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup sugar Continue Reading »

Farfel, Chicken, and Vegetable Kugel (can also be made vegetarian)

Posted on April 4, 2018

FARFEL, CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KUGEL Source: The Pleasures of Your Processor by Norene Gilletz Yield: 8 generous servings 3 C matzo farfel 2 C chicken broth, heated 2 onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 C mushrooms,sliced 1/2 green pepper, chopped 2 C cooked chicken, chopped 3 T oil 3 eggs Salt, pepper, garlic powder Continue Reading »

Pesach Chremslach

Posted on April 3, 2018

FROM GENIUS KITCHEN Ingredients Nutrition 4 eggs 8 ounces cream cheese (or 1 cup cottage cheese) 3⁄4 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 cup matzo meal butter (or oil for frying)  Directions Beat together eggs, cream cheese, milk, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. (The original recipe called for cottage cheese, Continue Reading »

Spinach Cheese Matzah Brei

Posted on March 30, 2018

From Chef Andrea in the UTJ Southern Test Kitchen Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups onions (about 1 large), chopped 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped ¼-teaspoon salt Fresh ground black pepper 10 ounces of fresh spinach 3 whole wheat matzos or regular 6 egg whites 3 large eggs 1 T butter or margarine ⅔ Continue Reading »

Fudge Chocolate Walnut Cookies for Passover

Posted on March 29, 2018

From Chef Andrea in the UTJ Southern Test Kitchen   Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies Makes 12 four inch cookies or 24 two inch cookies Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups walnut halves (9 ounces) 3 cups confectioners sugar (if you can’t find KLP powdered sugar, you can make your own by putting granulated sugar into a blender or Continue Reading »

Veggie Chili Diabetic Safe

Posted on March 28, 2018

From Mr Food Test Kitchen What You’ll Need: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch chunks 1 summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch chunks 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch chunks 1 onion, slivered 2 cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14-ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes 3/4 cup salsa 2 teaspoons Continue Reading »

Amazing Amount OF KP Foods Available This Year

Posted on March 27, 2018

FROM KOSHER TODAY New York…by Eda Kram, New Products Showcase Editor… With Passover now less than 6 weeks away (begins on eve of March 30th), retailers are gearing up for their most intense time of the year. A record near 55,000 products will be available this year for Passover, with at least 500 new items Continue Reading »

Chocolate Matzah Brittle

Posted on March 23, 2018

This is an amazing snack/dessert. Be sure to make at least three or four times the amount you think you will need!! Sheets of matzah 2 sticks of pareve margarine (or butter if you prefer dairy) 1 cup of brown sugar 1 bag of chocolate chips (Hint: cover the cookie pan with foil.  You will Continue Reading »