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Fresh Vegetable Soup

4 tablespoons olive oil 3 leeks, cleaned and chopped (white part only) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 carrots, chopped 2-3 potatoes, peeled and chopped 8 cups chicken broth (meat or pareve) 4 cups chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in a large stockpot over a medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic and sauté. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Add the tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and ...

Frozen Strawberry Margaritas

Makes 8 to 10 margaritas To fulfill the mitzvah of drinking on Purim… 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen strawberries, thawed 3 cups water ¾ cup tequila 1 (1-liter) bottle lemon-lime soda, chilled In a blender, purée limeade and strawberries until smooth. Stir in water and tequila. Pour into a plastic container, cover and freeze for 24 hours, or until slushy. Place 2/3 cup limeade-strawberry mixture in each glass. Fill with 1/3 ...

Rosemary Olive Bread

Something different for your Purim seudah. 2 rounded teaspoons active dry yeast 2 cups warm water ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 5 cups bread flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt In a large bowl, pour warm water over yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add remaining ingredients, mixing as you go, until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover dough and let it rise until doubled, about 1 ...

Havana Cocktail

Makes 8 drinks Another alcoholic option for Purim! 2 cups orange juice (preferably fresh) 2 cups pineapple juice 1 cup rum ½ cup amaretto ½ cup grenadine Garnish: orange and pineapple slices (optional) In a cocktail shaker, mix orange juice, pineapple juice, rum, amaretto and grenadine. Shake well. Add ice cubes and shake some more. Pour into highball glasses. Garnish with orange and pineapple slices if desired. By Emuna Braverman and Elizabeth Kurtz, ...

Apricot Amaretto Cake

If you like almond flavor, this is the cake for you! 2-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 (7 ounce) tube or can almond paste 1-1/2 cups sugar ½ cup coarsely chopped dried apricots ¾ cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine, room temperature 5 eggs 2 tablespoons amaretto 1 cup tofutti sour cream Powdered sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder and ...

Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Now that more French cheeses are available in our kosher markets, this dressing is a beautiful compliment to a dairy meal. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon sugar 6 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled In a small bowl, beat together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until completely ...

Baked Ziti With Spinach & Cheese

The perfect weeknight dinner. Just add salad. 1 pound ziti 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 cups ricotta cheese ½ teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. In a large bowl, mix pasta with spinach, ricotta cheese, nutmeg and eggs. Pour into prepared pan. Top with grated mozzarella. Bake for 45 minutes, or ...

VIDEO: How to Make Chocolate Babka

One of my favorite memories growing up was smelling my mother's bobka baking. The aromas would meet me the moment I walked through the door Now, I make the same recipes and it smells and tastes just as I remember. To print this Bobka recipe visit Cookkosher.com. (YWN Desk - NYC)

Maple Walnut Coffeecake

Serves 12 Filling: ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons margarine, room temperature 1-1/4 cups chopped toasted walnuts ½ cup pure maple syrup Cake: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup sugar ½ cup (1 stick) margarine, room temperature 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup tofutti sour cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan. To prepare filling: In a small bowl, stir together ...

Amaretto French Toast

This is sooo good. It’s worth saving a challah from Shabbos. I’ve made it pareve but you could use dairy ingredients instead if you want. 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup margarine ¼ cup amaretto 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1 challah, cut into 8 slices 4 eggs 2 cups nondairy creamer 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, margarine, amaretto and corn syrup. ...

Chili Dogs

Serves 8 This is a treat for kids and adults alike. 2-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (Do not drain) 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 8 beef hot dogs (you can use chicken or turkey but beef really tastes the best) 8 hot dog buns or French rolls In a large skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic over medium-high ...

Chocolate Wafer Refrigerator Cake

I wanted to make this recipe for a long time but never got around to it. This Shabbos I did. I really had a good time making it and the kids loved it. It has to be in the refrigerator a while so it all comes together. The presentation is very pretty. Ingredients Wafer: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 6 ounces margarine 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons Richs Whip Filling: 2 cups (1 pint) Richs Whip 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon coffee ...

Pecan Pie Brownies

These are really rich!!! ¼ cup margarine 2 tablespoons flour ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup corn syrup 5 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans 1 (19.95 ounce) package brownie mix ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom only of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Vigorous whisk in eggs so they get blended in and do ...

Not Your Mother’s Grilled Cheese

This is a wonderful Sunday lunch or even weeknight dinner alongside a cup of soup. Serves 8 6 eggs, beaten 2 cups milk 6 tablespoons melted margarine 16 slices bread (white or challah) 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese 8 slices Cheddar cheese ½ cup canola oil In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Butter 1 side of each pieces of bread. Form sandwiches with both types of cheese in the middle. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Dip sandwiches in egg ...

Penne with Spinach & Pine Nuts

1 pound penne 1/3 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound spinach, chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ cut toasted pine nuts Parmesan cheese (optional) Cook pasta according to package direction and drain. In the meantime, heat ½ oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, spinach, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until spinach wilts completely, about 3 minutes. Stir in pine nuts. Add to cooked with pasta with remaining ...

White Chocolate & Apricot Muffins

1-3/4 cups flour ½ cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ cup white chocolate chips ¾ cup vanilla soy milk 3 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 egg ½ cup apricot jam or preserves 1 tablespoon sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 standard muffin cups or line with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and chocolate chips. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy milk, melted margarine and egg. Add to flour mix, ...

Chef’s Salad With Barbecue Dressing

You shouldn’t shop when you’re hungry and you shouldn’t type up recipes when you’re hungry. I am craving this filling salad right now. Serves 8 1 large head romaine, cut into small pieces 1 orange pepper, chopped 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 4 hothouse tomatoes, chopped 2 avocadoes, chopped ¾ pound smoked turkey, cut into cubes ¾ pound salami, cut into cubes 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered Dressing: ½ cup tofutti sour cream ½ ...