Jewish Medicine (Chicken Soup)
Source: Lior’s Kitchen Talk
1 stewing chicken or portion thereof 1 tablespoon salt 1 onion 4 celery tops 2 carrots 2 bunches parsley leaves
For variety try some of the following additions:
1 beef bone or turkey giblet 1 garlic clove 1 parsnip 1 small potato Half a kohlrabi A cluster of cauliflower
Clean the chicken. […]
Fritters in Syrup (Zalabia)
Source : Los Angeles Times 11-27-02
Sugar Syrup 5 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon rose or orange blossom water
Batter 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup hot water (120 to 130 degrees F) 3 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups […]
Bagels
Variations can be made by sprinkling bagels with poppy seed or kosher salt before baking.
3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 package active dry yeast 2/3 cup lukewarm water 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or shortening 1 egg 4 quarts boiling water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Sift dry ingredients together into a […]
Passover Brownies
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 5 eggs, separated 6 ounces finely-ground almonds Pinch of salt
Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and combine. Stir in chocolate and salt. Stir in almonds. Fold in egg whites. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes, then […]
Brandied Chocolate Orange Torte
Matzo cake meal (for pan) 4 eggs, separated, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup raisins, chopped 1/4 cup matzo cake meal 4 ounces toasted almonds, ground (3/4 cup) 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons Passover brandy 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 pinch salt […]
Hanukkah Nut Cake with Honey Syrup
Nut Cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups finely chopped walnuts 1 cup dried dates, minced 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a 9-inch pan.
The traditional way is to mix all […]
Honey-Spiced Chicken with Orange Sauce
In Israel honey is an ingredient used to signal festive occasions, to celebrate the sweetness of life or of a new year. Serve this wonderful dish with Couscous or Jewish Egg Braid.
2 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 2 medium onions, […]
Knishes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons water Pinch of salt
Put half the flour into a mixing bowl and stir in oil with a fork. Add water and salt and mix until the mixture forms a dough. Toss on a floured board; work in remaining flour, and knead until the dough is […]
Brasadel (Jewish Coffee Cake)
1 cup shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup walnuts plus additional 1/2 cup 3/4 cup granulated sugar Cinnamon to taste
Beat together the shortening, 1 cup sugar […]
Cheese Pudding
4 matzos Lukewarm water 1 pound dry cottage cheese 4 eggs 2 cups milk Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt
Soak matzos in lukewarm water. Drain and press extra moisture out carefully so as not to break the matzos.
Generously butter square deep pan. Put 1 matzo on […]
Grated Potato Kugel
6 medium potatoes 1 onion 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt About 3/4 cup flour Dash of white pepper (optional) 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Grate raw pared potatoes; squeeze out excess liquid, and grate onion into the pulp. Add eggs, salt and as much flour as necessary to make a batter that will drop from […]
Rice and Nut Croquettes
3 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of cayenne 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons grated onion 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups boiled rice 1 cup chopped pecans or other nuts Fine dry bread crumbs 1 egg 1 tablespoon water
Melt butter; blend in flour, salt and cayenne. […]
Dried Apricot Soup
2 cups dried apricots 3 cups cold water 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 1 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of salt 1 cup light cream and 1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk and […]
Passover Fried Chicken with Lemon and Cinnamon
Source: Bon Appetit
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 6 medium garlic cloves, crushed 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 (3 pound) chickens, cut into eight pieces each 1 1/2 cups matzo meal (or more) 1/4 to 1/3 cup matzo cake meal 3 […]
Chocolate Hanukkah Stars
1/4 cup Prune Butter (see below) 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs worth of egg substitute 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar
In a large bowl, beat prune butter, sugar and egg substitute on medium speed of electric mixer. Stir […]
Jewish Penicillin
1 (3 to 4 pound) kosher chicken, cut into eighths 3 scraped carrots, cut into thirds 1 whole medium onion 2 stalks celery (optional) 1/2 bunch fresh dill (do NOT use dried dill weed)
Clean chicken and put into a Dutch oven. Cover with water up to 1/8th from the top of the pot. Add […]
Beet Borsht
4 medium size beets with tops 1 onion, peeled 4 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup mild vinegar or 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or to taste)
Cut tops from beets 2 inches from the roots. Scrub beets thoroughly; cover with cold water, and boil 15 minutes or until tender […]
Fried Goat Cheese with Mint (Israel)
Although the mint is what gives this dish its unmistakable Middle Eastern flavor, watercress, arugula, or other flavorful fresh greens may be substituted.
1 (12 ounce) log goat cheese, well chilled Flour (for coating) 1 egg, well beaten with 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme and a grating […]
Fish Chowder
1 1/2 cups diced raw potatoes 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups flaked leftover fish* (boiled, broiled or baked) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon flour Minced parsley
Boil potatoes in water until tender. Add milk and fish, and season to taste. Blend flour in hot melted […]
Meat Rossel Borsht
1 (1 1/2 pound) brisket of beef 4 cups cold water 1 onion 2 bay leaves 3 cups beet sour (rossel) Salt and pepper, to taste Lemon juice (optional) Granulated sugar, to taste 6 egg yolks
Cook meat, onion and bay leaves in water at a slow boil until meat is tender when pierced […]
