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Asian Vegetables With Quinoa

Times Prep time: 15 Cook time: 40 Ready time: 55 min Servings 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, peeled and sliced 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced 2 cups sugar snap peas, coarsely chopped 1 medium eggplant, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 1 ...

Steak with Red Wine Glazed Carrots, Parsnips & Mushrooms

Times Prep time: 10 Cook time: 33 Ready time: 43 min Servings 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound skirt steak 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks ½ cup mushrooms, quartered ½ cup chicken stock ½ cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Directions Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat. Add steak and sear until nicely ...

Mandarin Spinach Salad

You will need about 1 to 1 ½ pounds of chicken for this recipe. Bake, grill, sauté  or prepare your chicken however you enjoy it best. You can also use leftover chicken for this slightly sweet citrusy salad. Times Prep time: 15 Cook time: 20 Ready time: 35 min Servings 8 Ingredients 1 cup Mandarin oranges, drained (15-ounce) 1 bag spinach (5-ounce) 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1 beefsteak tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons sliced ...

Spiced Chicken & Lentil Soup With Garlic Toast

Times Prep time: 10 Cook time: 50 Ready time: 60 min Servings 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large onions, peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, minced plus 2 whole peeled cloves, divided 1 cup French or green lentils 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 to 9 cups chicken broth 2 ...

Beer Braised Brisket

Times Prep time: 5 Cook time: 240-480 Ready time: 4 hour, 5 min Servings 8-10 Ingredients 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon instant coffee 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 brisket (4-pound) 2 tablespoons olive oil 24 ounce stout or ale Directions In a small bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, cumin, coffee, ...

Molasses Spice Bundt Cake With Bourbon Pecan Glaze

Times Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings 12 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups All purpose flour 2 teaspoons Baking powder 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup Granulated sugar 2 sticks margarine or butter substitute 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup unsulfured molasses 1/2 cup Hot water 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon ...

Amazing Fruit Trifle

People go crazy over this dessert every time I make it and everyone wants the recipe. It should be assembled on the same day it is to be served and as close to serving time as possible. The next day it turns to mush. ¾ cup sugar ½ cup flour Dash salt 5 beaten egg yolks 2 cups scalded nondairy creamer 1 tablespoon margarine 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 1 whole angel food or sponge cake 1 large package frozen strawberries in sugar, thawed 1 package frozen blueberries or ...

Beef Roll-Ups

This looks elegant, tastes great, and is simple to put together – what more could you want? 2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs 1 cup bread crumbs or matzah meal ½ cup nondairy creamer 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon granulated onion ½ teaspoon pepper 12 minute steaks 2 tablespoons oil 4 cups marinara sauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs or matzah meal and spices.  Mix well and shape into twelve 3 inch rolls.  Wrap ...

Carrot Kugel

Don’t be turned off by the ingredients; it’s really good and everyone likes it.   4 jars baby food carrots ½ cup canola oil 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine all ingredients, mixing well to make sure there are no lumps.  Pour into 9x13-inch pan and bake for 1 hour.  Can also be made into muffins (makes about 24).  Cool on rack.  This is best served at room temperature. By ...

Herbed Sea Bass With Orange-Rosemary Margarine

This recipe is definitely a bit of a potchke but it could be that perfect special recipe you were looking for this yom tov. Four 6 ounce sea bass fillets, skinned 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ tablespoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh rosemary, parsley, thyme, and basil or 4 tablespoons each parsley and basil 6 tablespoons Orange-Rosemary margarine (recipe follows) cut into 4 pats Position a rack in the center of the ...

Squash & Peanut Butter Soup

Peanut butter? Yes, it adds just enough extra flavor to make this soup special. My friend made it for first days and said everyone was raving about it. 4 cups vegetable stock 1 butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 large tart apple, cored, peeled and sliced 1 large onion, quartered ½ cup peanut butter 2 teaspoons curry powder ½ teaspoon salt ( optional if peanut butter is salted ) ¼ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup nondairy creamer 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for ...

Sesame Spareribs

Yum!  Just typing up this recipe makes me hungry. 3 pounds short ribs cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons chopped garlic ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds 1/3 cup sugar 5 nickel-sized pieces peeled fresh ginger ½ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil Salt and black pepper to taste ½ cup chopped scallion Put a large skillet that can hold the ribs in one layer over high heat and add the ribs and 1 cup water. Boil, turning the ribs occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, ...

Salt and Pepper Noodle Kugel

Ingredients  Cooking spray 3 eggs 1 heaping teaspoon salt 1/2 heaping teaspoon black pepper 1/2 pound egg noodles, cooked according to package directions 1/2 stick margarine, cut into small pieces Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 inch square or round casserole dish. Beat eggs and mix in salt and pepper. Add noodles and margarine and mix until well combined. Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake for 1 hour. Jamie Geller is the best selling author of the ...

Lemon Yogurt Pie

How can something be so creamy and yet so light at the same time? Times Prep time: 10 Cook time: 5 min + 6 hours chill time Ready time: 15 min Servings 1 (9-inch) pie Ingredients ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, defrosted 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 container whipped topping, defrosted (8-ounce) 3 containers lemon yogurt (6-ounce each) 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch) Directions In a small saucepan, combine blueberries with sugar ...

Carrot Apple Mini Cupcakes With Non-Dairy Cream Cheese Icing

This recipe makes 10 mini cupcakes which makes for the perfect little sweet treat at the end of the meal. But if this is all you are serving for desert you may want to double this recipe so each guest can enjoy 2 mini cupcakes. Times Prep time: 12 Cook time: 18 Ready time: 30 min Servings 10 Ingredients ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons margarine 3 tablespoons brown ...

Spicy Sauted Leeks & Spinach

Times Prep time: 20 Cook time: 30 Ready time: 50 min Servings 10 Ingredients 6 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into ¼-inch rounds then halved 4 tablespoons olive oil 10 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper ½ cup white wine 1 bag baby spinach (20-ounce) Directions Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium low heat.  Add leaks, cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.  Add wine and ...

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Times Prep time: 10 Cook time: 25 Ready time: 35 min Servings 6 as a starter or 2 as a main Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms 2 cups Manischewitz All Natural Vegetable Broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup heavy cream Directions Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 5 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Add garlic and ...