Buffalo Quinoa ‘Mac’ & Cheese

From DomesticSuperhero.com

The last month or so we have been on a healthy food kick at our house.  We haven’t really been indulging in the usual pasta, pizza, and cheese laden dishes.  I have been pretty good at making really healthy recipes for dinner, but when I saw a recipe for Buffalo Quinoa Mac and Cheese I almost had a heart attack.  How could I have never thought of this before??  I love quinoa.  I love buffalo anything.  I love cheese.  Hmmm…..DING DING DING, we found ourselves a winner!  The original recipe from Iowa Girl Eats called for chicken, so it can easily be added for all the meat eaters out there.  BUT, let me say that I really don’t even think this dish needs any meat.  It is so hearty from the quinoa, and the buffalo sauce and blue cheese are so satisfying. 

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Lamb Supreme Cholent

By Shannon Sarna for MyJewishLearning.com

Lamb shanks and special spices like coriander, tumeric and paprika gives this cholent an extra flare.

Ingredients

3 lbs lamb shanks
4 carrots, cut into large chunks
2 onions, diced
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2
4 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons coriander
1/2 teaspoon tumeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon cinnamon
pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2-3 cups water
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Bronx Borscht

From the old world to the new, nothing 'beets' this classic soup

By Marion Jacobson for Kveller.com

Usually, the sight of a root vegetable other than potatoes sends my kids running and screaming from the kitchen. But the beet claims a special place in our house whenever I make borscht.

Beets were a cheap commodity in Eastern Europe, so they caught on like wildfire in poor communities, both Jewish and Polish. Borscht (or borsch) is the generic name for a soup of Ukrainian origin that appears in hot and cold variations, but always with beets. Cold borscht is a true summertime soup, and I offer a thick, hearty version more like a Jewish take on gazpacho. Whatever kind of borscht you make, don't leave out the dill--a staple of Polish and Eastern Europe cooking.

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Schnitzel: Israeli Cutlets

The ultimate comfort food.

By Adeena Sussman for MyJewishLearning.com

In all my years living in and visiting Israel, I never tired of the crisp, freshly breaded and fried cutlets known as schniztel. Adapted by immigrants from the classic Viennese Wiener Schnitzel made with veal, the Israeli version originally featured turkey, which was much more plentiful at the onset of the Jewish State than beef, or even chicken.

In Israel you'll find a wide variety of schnitzel, adapted to adhere to familial or ethnic traditions and tastes. I like mine a bit spicy and add sesame seeds for a subtle nuttiness. I also prefer a coating of bread crumbs, which provide a crisper crust than matzah meal, which is denser and absorbs more oil.

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Chicken, Centerpiece of a Jewish Table

By Adeena Sussman for Hadassah Magazine

Many a Friday I have a certain kind of Shabbat dinner in mind, the one with the dazzling menu hatched in an overly optimistic imagination, its many courses cycling through my head like some sort of culinary flipbook.

But then the errands, the housecleaning, the deadlines, the unexpected phone conversations, the doctor’s appointment, the business trip—in short, life—get in the way. Since friends have been invited, there’s no turning back, but a plan forward seems out of reach.

That is, until I roast a chicken.

It’s not just because at this point I’ve committed the recipe to memory, or that people ask for it more than anything else I make, or that it’s been the centerpiece of Jewish Friday night dinners for centuries. In my case, I make it because it’s dead simple and because once in the oven the plan for a meal seems to magically arise, ushering in the kind of Friday night I had envisioned from the get-go.

I can prepare the chicken in 15 minutes or less, slide it into the oven, then use the roasting time as a countdown for preparing the rest of the meal. How much can I get done in the 90 minutes it takes for the chicken to turn a deep golden shade and perfume my kitchen with the aromas of garlic, lemon and herbs? A lot, it turns out. A salad, a side, a fruit salad—dinner is served.

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Skinny Tomato Soup with Cheesy Orzo

From the PickyPalate.com



I love making soup in the winter…well actually all year long :)  My soup is ready from start to finish in about 10 minutes.
The ultimate creamy tomato soup without the guilt.  I used Greek Yogurt today for a light and fabulous soup.  I topped each bowl of soup with a scoop of a simple cheesy orzo (don’t worry, it’s just a touch of cheese).  Adds great texture to the soup.
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Pulled Brisket Topped Latkes

By Shannon Sarna on The Nosher for MyJewishLearning.com

I would like to say that this is the first time I have combined brisket and latkes into one recipe, but I would be lying. I just love finding ways to use brisket, like the brisket-latkes I created last year and one of my newer creations: brisket stuffed cabbage.

Like so many great recipes, this one was created by accident. At a Hanukkah party several years ago I served potato latkes, pulled brisket and some homemade challah rolls. Pretty soon my friends ditched the rolls and started topping their latkes with the brisket. And a new star was born.

If you are asking yourself, “can I use my family’s beloved brisket recipe for this?” The answer is absolutely. As long as the recipe calls for a significant amount of liquid so that it has a bit of sauce to it, whatever recipe you fancy will work great.

You don’t have to stop with brisket as a topping for your latkes. You can make a “top your own latke” party this Hanukkah season, serving up grilled pastrami, pulled brisket, caramelized onions or any other fun topping you like. Watch as your guests get creative with their latkes. You can also shake it up by adding some sweet potato latkes or parsnip latkes into the mix.

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