Surprise we’re eating home! We were on a mini vacation and coming back on Wednesday when I would ordinarily be planning Shabbat dinner; but I had already accepted an invitation for Shabbat dinner; so I thought I had only lunch to plan. First Course Salad Second Course Pot Roast with Beer, Carrots, […]
Month: February 2014
Friday: Shabbat!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend with family and friends and to those who observe – Shabbat Shalom.
Thursday: Prep!
Prep time!
Wednesday: Picking My Menu
Picking out the Menu today for Shabbat! First Course Carrot Ginger Soup Second Course Roast Veal with Rosemary & Thyme Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo Dough Tofu Wrapped in Phyllo Dough Chicken Nuggets Third Course Apple Crisp
Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo
Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo will always remind me of my son’s 18th birthday. I asked him to choose what he wanted for his birthday dinner and this recipe was it; along with artichokes and a Tarte Tatin! The leeks, mushrooms, and even the chicken can be prepped the […]
Striped Bass En Croûte
Striped Bass en Croûte is one of the most decadent fish recipes you could ever imagine. The mild flavor of the poached Striped Bass is enhanced by buttery leeks and mushrooms. What sends this recipe over the top is the rich, melt in your mouth Cream Cheese Crust. Each bite […]
Chocolate Crumb Crust
Lines 9” Pie Plate
Sugar Crust
I love this Sugar Crust (pâte sucrée) because it is so versatile and easy to use. Roll it out quickly to make a pie crust or cookies. If you like making individual tarts; buy yourself a mini tart pan and use this Sugar Crust dough to make tartlets. Fill them […]
Cream Cheese Dough
This cream cheese dough is easy to make melts in your mouth. Try it with my Striped Bass en Croute.
Israeli Couscous with Vegetables
The trick to this Israeli Couscous with Vegetables is to add the diced carrots, zucchini and sliced asparagus to the couscous while it is still piping hot. That way, the heat from the couscous cooks the vegetables so that they retain their color and bite. I’ve purposely left this recipe […]