In parshat Toldot, lentil soup plays a big role. In fact, it’s the price of a firstborn’s birthright! This soup is good, and can be parve (neither dairy nor meat), meat (made with broth), or even dairy (garnished with greek yogurt or tangy sour cream.) It’s reddish because of the lentils and tomato sauce. I …
Category: Soups, salads, and appetizers
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Smokey roasted eggplant spread
This roasted eggplant spread is similar to baba ganoush, but there is no tahini. The amounts are approximate since eggplant size varies so much! This can doubled, but NOT frozen once the mayo is added–it gets watery. 1 eggplant 1 t garlic 1/2 C chopped parsley / 1t dried parsley 2T mayo Roast the eggplant. …
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Strawberry honey mustard dressing
If, for some reason, I forgot to write down the kind of salad dressing I was planning to buy, and thus forgot to check it and add it to my shopping list for a holiday, this invented-on-the-spot dressing would be a good substitute. Good even for lunches with guests. In fact, it would earn compliments …
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Leek patties (Keftes de Prassa)
Great for Rosh Hashanah and Pesach, these leek patties are a Turkish/Sefaridic tradition! Serve with lemon. This recipe makes about 20 patties, depending on size. I doubled it to serve at both dinners (as one of the simanim) and as a veggie for a lunch. Leek patties (Keftes de Prassa) (modified just a little …
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Lettuce wraps with orange ginger dressing
The yummy wraps are a great way to get your kids eating veggies–my ds4 asks for bean spouts all the time now! 1 head Romaine , checked, cleaned and hard stems removed 1 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 4-6 carrots, peeled and grated 1/4 lb (or 1 package) mung bean sprouts 6 oz cinnamon almonds, …
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Pumpkin peanut soup
This creamy pumpkin peanut soup is a good Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Shabbat, or fall recipe. It’s flavorful, a little different, and delicious! Pumpkin Peanut Soup 1 small onion, chopped 1T coconut oil (regular cooking oil works, too, but coconut oil smells so great and gives a little flavor depth) 1 clove garlic 1t chili powder …
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Spiced carrot salad
Serves 3-4 as an appetizer. Serve cold or room temperature. 1/2 lb carrots, cut into coins 1/2 t minced garlic 1/2 t cumin 1/4 t paprika 2T dried parsley 1.5T olive oil 1.5 T lemon juice Boil the carrots for a few minutes, just enough so they are a little tender (but NOT mushy!). Drain …
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Zhug
Zhug is a really spicy, strongly flavored Yemenite hot sauce. My husband loves it with pretty much everything, but especially roasted eggplant and challah. (I don’t remember where I got this recipe–years ago–but the measurements are approximate.) Zhug 1 lb serrano peppers 5 whole heads garlic 1 C or 1 bunch cilantro 2t crushed red …
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Olive tapenade (with fish)
This is one of my dh’s all time favorite relish or appetizer salad. It’s colorful (black, green, and red) and can serve as your fish in your appetizer course. I like to scoop with a mini scoop onto a lettuce leaf “cup” if plating individually, or simply with a spring of parsley for garnish. 2 …
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Thai cucumber salad
Easy salad that is a little sweet, a little spicy, and a lot refreshing! Thai cucumber salad Thinly slice 1 seedless (or seeds removed) cucumber. Mix with 1 T chives and 1 T cilantro. Just before serving, add dressing: 2-3 T lime juice 2 T sugar few sprinkles of crushed red pepper 1/4 t salt …
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