Easy Cheesy Vegan Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese

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It’s been a hit and miss trying these vegan cheeses, but the combination of flavors was to die for! The flavor mixture of the basil pesto and Daiya swiss cheese was delicious.  I went ahead and added some minced garlic with the spinach as I was cooking.

Here the recipe (be sure to check out other recipes on her website):

Easy Cheesy Vegan Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese

‘Bubble and Squeak’ is whats for Shabbat Dinner!

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‘Bubble & Squeak’

I love simple, quick to throw together dinners! Originally it only called for four ingredients, but I went ahead and added the following:

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  • 1 (14oz) Lightlife: Gimme Lean Ground Sausage Style Veggie Protein
  • Used Red onion instead of yellow
  • Added minced garlic

I agree with the author that this recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables! Next time, I will defintley add some mushroom gravy to top the casserole with.

Recipe:

https://avirtualvegan.com/bubble-squeak-patties/

Pride Shabbat Dinner June 15th, 2018

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Join young adult LGBTQIA+ friends and allies for a Pride Shabbat dinner. End the week with delicious food and great conversation.

Pride Shabbat Dinner Menu

 Challah

Appetizers

 

Main Course

  • Rainbow Pizza (I substituted red onions instead purple finger potatoes). The basil pesto is my favorite part of this entire recipe!

Recipe: https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/rainbow-pizza/119eff0d-8d58-4248-ae67-36eaca9eb4e3

Desserts

 

Italian Jewish Foodways Young Adult Shabbat Dinner May 18th, 2018

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Take a bite into the cuisine of Italian-Jewish heritage! Join Chef Steffi on this culinary tour of the historic Jewish Italy; an evocative mixture of history and foodways,

Vegan Menu:

Appetizers:
Caponata w/bread

Recipe: https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-life/food-recipes/caponata

Steamed Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli

Recipe: https://www.tasteslovely.com/steamed-artichokes-lemon-garlic-aioli/

Main Course:
Drunken Spaghetti

Recipe: http://www.donalskehan.com/recipes/drunken-spaghetti/

Slow Cooker Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

Recipe: https://karalydon.com/recipes/slow-cooker-vegan-italian-wedding-soup/

Desserts:
Baked Apples

Recipe: https://happyhealthymama.com/simple-baked-apples.html

 

Matzoh Ball Gumbo Young Adult Shabbat Dinner April 27th, 2018

 

Are you interested in culinary tales of the Jewish South? Join Chef Steffi on this culinary tour of the historic Jewish South; an evocative mixture of history and foodways.

Menu (Vegetarian)

  • Appetizers: Deviled Eggs, Oven Fried Onion Rings, Cheese & Crackers

Recipe for Deviled Eggs: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/basic-deviled-eggs

Recipe for Onion Rings:  http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/do-at-home-onion-rings-16887?mode=us&st=true&scaleto=30#activity-feed

 

  • Soup: Matzoh Ball Gumbo with Creole Matzo Balls

Recipe for Matzoh Ball Gumbo (Red Soup):

(Recipe from the book Matzoh Ball Jumbo-Culinary Tales of the Jewish South by Marcie Cohen Ferris):
2 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large turnip, peeled and cut int 1-inch chunks
1 cup sliced leek, well rinsed of grit
2 medium carrots, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 stalk celery, sliced
8 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tspof pepper
1/2 cup of frozen peas
Favorite recipe matzoh balls

In a Dutch oven or soup pot, place the cabbage, potato, onion, turnip, leek, celery, water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well. There should be enough water to barely cover the vegetables; if not, add more but do not make the soup too thin. Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for about an hour and half. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot, with matzoh balls. Makes 6 generous servings, more if you add matzoh balls!

Recipe for Creole Matzoh Balls:

(Recipe from the book Matzoh Ball Jumbo-Culinary Tales of the Jewish South by Marcie Cohen Ferris):
2 TBSP canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
2 large eggs
1 packet (from a 5-ounce package) matzoh ball mix
Kosher Salt

In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 TBSP of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and creole seasoning and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

Scrape the onion mixture into a medium bowl and let cool slightly. Add the eggs and remaining 1 TBSP of oil. Mix with a fork until the eggs are well broken up. Add the matzoh ball mix and stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Moisten your hands and form the matzoh ball mixture into 12 balls, using a heaping tablespoon mixture for each.

Add a big pinch of salt to the boiling water and dorp the matzoh balls in. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve soon or, with a slotted spoon, transfer to a container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.  Reheat matzoh balls in soup or in the microwave. (Makes 12 matzoh balls, 6 servings).

  • Main Course: Vegan Cajun Tofu

Recipe for Vegan Cajun Tofu: https://www.rabbitandwolves.com/vegan-cajun-tofu-with-creamy-grits-and-greens/

  • Sides: Scalloped Potatoes, Sauteed Cabbage, Sweet Corn

Recipe for Scalloped Potatoes: https://www.garlicandzest.com/creamy-scalloped-potatoes-with-thyme

Recipe for Sauteed Cabbage: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/sauteed-cabbage-recipe-1941878

Recipe for Sweet Corn: https://newsouthcharm.com/southern-style-skillet-corn/

  • Desserts: Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

Recipe for Old Fashioned Banana Pudding (use the cheap vanilla wafers instead to save money): https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/not-yo-mamas-banana-pudding/

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