Favorite traditional Jewish Receipes - What are yours?

[sunstruck]

Ok, someone pm'd me all these threads with a bunch of idiots making ignorant moronic statements and people with FAR more patience than I trying to educated the fucktards.

Instead of getting involved in arguments I truely don't have the energy for I thought I'd have a discusion about Judiasm's most important issue.

Food.

We're having 30 people for Rosh Hashanah and I'm trying to think of a few dishes to serve that we've never had before, while keeping with the traditions.

Any thoughts? What is your favorite Jewish food? You don't have to be tribal to comment.

Thanks and Happy New Year in Advance.

 

[brokenbrainwave]

bagels, (they are jewish, are they not?)

 

[sunstruck]

bagels, (they are jewish, are they not?)

*sigh* Is that a reciepe? lmao

 

[brokenbrainwave]

*sigh* Is that a reciepe? lmao

I was raised by holy rollers in the deep south, I dont know any Jewish recipies but I can fry a mean chicken

 

[PepperminTrish]

I did a recipe search for something since I was already looking for a recipe for myself. I came across this one for Honey Cake. Would this work?

HONEY CAKE

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
4 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups honey
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ounces slivered almonds for topping


Directions
1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2 Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, gradually adding the sugar. Beat until thick and light in color, about 5 minutes. Beat in the oil, honey and coffee. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Chop the almonds coarsely and mix with raisins. Stir into batter.
3 Oil the two pans and line the bottom with waxed paper. Oil again. Fill each pan with batter to within 1 - 1 1/4 inches from the top. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes until cake tests done. Do not overbake. Let cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.
4 To Make Glaze: Boil together 1 1/2 cups honey, lemon juice, lemon zest and water. When glaze reaches a thick consistency, remove from heat and drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with almond slivers.

http://cake.allrecipes.com/az/honeycakeii.asp

 

[PepperminTrish]

This one sounds delicious also.

Jewish Apple Cake

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
2 Sprinkle sliced apples with 5 tablespoons white sugar and the ground cinnamon. Toss to coat and set aside.
3 Mix the flour, eggs, 2 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, orange juice and vanilla until well blended. Batter will be fairly stiff.
4 Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Place the apple mixture over the batter then pour the remaining batter over the top.
5 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 80 minutes. Let cake cool in pan.

http://cake.allrecipes.com/az/jewishapplecakeii.asp

 

[brokenbrainwave]

this sounds pretty good though

Napoleon Of Salmon And Sea Bass
8 ounces salmon fillets, sliced
8 ounces sea bass fillets, sliced
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 Tbsps. chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
6 Tbsps. unsalted butter or pareve margarine, divided 1 small bunch spinach
2 red bell peppers, broiled, skinned, seeded, halved
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, minced
Salt, white pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill or
1 tsp. dried dill weed
Dill sprigs

1. In shallow dish, marinade fish in olive oil, basil, and 1 clove garlic. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes. Saute shiitake in 2 tablespoons butter, until tender. Wilt spinach in water.

2. In greased large skillet, layer sea bass, red pepper, salmon, mushrooms, sea bass, spinach, and salmon, making 4 portions. Add 1/4 cup wine, shallot, remaining garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and dill. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish begins to flake. Remove and keep warm.

3. In same skillet, add remaining wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and gradually whisk in butter or margarine, until sauce thickens. Spoon sauce onto each plate. Top with fish. Garnish with dill sprig.

 

[PepperminTrish]

A pomegranate is said to have 613 seeds, a number that corresponds to the number of mitzvot, or types of good deeds that Jews as a society must perform. With its numerous seeds, a pomegranate on the holiday table proudly announces to the 'heavenly court' above that numerous good deeds have been performed over the year.
http://allrecipes.com/cb/w2m/seaspec/holiday/jewish/hhdays/rosh/default.asp


Pomegranate Dessert

Ingredients

3 cups mashed pomegranate pulp, light-colored membrane removed
1 tablespoon rose water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar


Directions
1 In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine pomegranate pulp, rose water, lemon juice, and sugar and chill for several hours. Serve chilled in dessert dishes.

http://vegetarian.allrecipes.com/az/pomegranatedessert.asp

 

[perks]

I used to make this Matzoh ball soup. let me look for the recipe.

 

[PepperminTrish]

SPICY RED SNAPPER

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced capers
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine
salt and pepper to taste
4 (6 ounce) filets red snapper


Directions

1 In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, red pepper and capers. Saute over medium heat until onion is soft.
2 Add the tomatoes with juice, and the wine. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Break up the tomatoes with a spoon as the sauce cooks.
3 Once sauces begins to thicken add the snapper fillets and push them down into the pan. Cover and cook over low heat until the fish flakes with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.

http://seafood.allrecipes.com/az/SpicyRedSnapper.asp

 

[PepperminTrish]

Grilled Swordfish with Rosemary


Ingredients

1/2 cup white wine
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 (4 ounce) swordfish steaks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon light olive oil
4 slices lemon, for garnish


Directions
1 Combine wine, garlic, and 1 teaspoon rosemary in an 8 inch square baking dish. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place in baking dish, turning to coat. Cover, and chill at least 1 hour.
2 Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
3 Start a charcoal fire, or preheat a gas grill.
4 Spray grill with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Remove fish from marinade, and cook over hot coals for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
5 Transfer to a serving platter, or to individual plates. Spoon lemon mixture over fish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

http://seafood.allrecipes.com/az/GrilledSwordfishWithRosema.asp

 

[brokenbrainwave]

Kugel
(Dairy Version) 2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 lb Medium size flat noodles
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped or slivered almonds, unsalted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
I tbsp. powdered sugar
Ground cinnamon to taste
I tsp. salt

Boil noodles until al dente, rinse in hot water, drain, and set aside. Mix milk, eggs, raisins, almonds, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cooked noodles, and stir until well mixed. Pour mixture into well-greased 9xl3-inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake until golden brown (30-45 minutes). Remove from oven, and sprinkle with powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon. May be served hot or cold.

 

[PepperminTrish]

Matzoh Ball Soup

Ingredients

4 pounds whole chicken
2 onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, thickly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh dill weed
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chicken cracklings (grebenes), finely minced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable broth


Directions
1 Trim off neck flap all the way up to the top of the wishbone. Trim fat and skin from around the back cavity of the chicken. Reserve both for schmaltz and grebenes. Cut chicken into quarters. Place meat in large pot with onions, and cover with about 4 quarts water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat , and simmer 2 hours.
2 Add carrots and celery to the soup; simmer an additional hour. Season to taste with salt.
3 Remove chicken pieces, and set aside. You may reserve them for another use, or shred the meat for the soup. Keep the chicken covered, and at room temperature before shredding.
4 Dice reserved skin and fat into 1 inch pieces. Cook in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally. Make sure the pan never gets so hot as to cause the rendered fat to smoke. When the grebenes are crisp and brown, remove them to a cutting board and drain schmaltz into a small nonplastic bowl to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, mince the grebenes finely.
5 To make the matzoh balls, blend fat or oil and eggs together. Mix matzoh meal and salt together. Combine the two mixtures, and mix well. Add 4 1/2 tablespoons soup stock or water; mix until uniform. Stir in minced grebenes. Cover bowl, and place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
6 Bring soup to a boil. Reduce flame, and drop balls approximately 1 inch in diameter into the slightly boiling water. Add dill. Cover pot, and cook 30 to 40 minutes. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE POT WHLE COOKING!

http://soup.allrecipes.com/az/MatzohBallSoup.asp

 

[brokenbrainwave]

I think we are doing a damn fine job on getting recipies trish, too bad we will not be invited to the party!

 

[sunstruck]

Thanks guys. Sounds delish. Matzoh Ball Soup I've got mastered. lol

I'm trying to come up with a new side dish.

Anyone who doesn't have receipes just tell me what it was and I'll find one.

 

[brokenbrainwave]

hey try looking here:
http://www.jewish.com/food/

 

[sunstruck]

I think we are doing a damn fine job on getting recipies trish, too bad we will not be invited to the party!

Trust me, you're better off! lmao It's loud and hectic and the 30 people I mentioned are just the adults. There are also going to be 17 kids from 3 months to 14 years running around my house all hopped up on chocolate coins. For us it's a blast. Visitors usually tend to huddle in the corners. Shellshock.

 

[PepperminTrish]

I think we are doing a damn fine job on getting recipies trish, too bad we will not be invited to the party!

I know ............ these recipes are making me hungry!!!

 

[brokenbrainwave]

Trust me, you're better off! lmao It's loud and hectic and the 30 people I mentioned are just the adults. There are also going to be 17 kids from 3 months to 14 years running around my house all hopped up on chocolate coins. For us it's a blast. Visitors usually tend to huddle in the corners. Shellshock.

pretty much sounds like a southern family reunion without the biscuits and gravy. I can do a mean Adam Sandler imitation to boot!

 

[PepperminTrish]

Trust me, you're better off! lmao It's loud and hectic and the 30 people I mentioned are just the adults. There are also going to be 17 kids from 3 months to 14 years running around my house all hopped up on chocolate coins. For us it's a blast. Visitors usually tend to huddle in the corners. Shellshock.

Actually, that sounds like a lot of fun! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time.

 

[Nora]

It does sound like a lot of fun. =)

Sunstruck, I'm stuck at work without my recipes. My personal favorites are sweet kugels, salmon mousse, mushroom quiche, hummus with veggies, baba ghanouj with pita quarters...I have a folder at home I keep party ideas in. I'll have to dig it out, remind me if I forget and you still want some help, k?

 

[Bluesboy2]

Here is one of my favorites

Take a ripe Nora, add 5 oz tequila. A touch of brazen and brash. Mix with a loving audience and a dining table and (Tada!) You Nora headbonk surprise!

 

[sunstruck]

It does sound like a lot of fun. =)

Sunstruck, I'm stuck at work without my recipes. My personal favorites are sweet kugels, salmon mousse, mushroom quiche, hummus with veggies, baba ghanouj with pita quarters...I have a folder at home I keep party ideas in. I'll have to dig it out, remind me if I forget and you still want some help, k?

Salmon Mouse is a great idea! I hadn't even thought of that.

It's always a blast. It just gets bigger every year. I swear we're going to have to rent a fucking hall next year! I'm just happy it's early this year and still warm enough to through the munchkins in the back yard.

A few years back it was late Sept and my house got TRASHED! lol Food everywhere. I was standing in the game room near tears at the chocolate pie smudged INTO my carpet when my brother chucked a fist full of it at my head.

I was so stunned I didn't know what to do. So I tackled him and shoved the pie coverd towel I was holding down the back of his pants. Ended up in a huge food fight/wrestling match with the kids tickling and the dogs licking us all over.

I had to call in a cleaning service.

 

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and to think I got pissed off last thanksgiving because my sisters kids tossed carrots at my cat!

 

[Nora]

omg Sunstruck! hahahahahahhah! I think that beats our annual "giggling at our people being in bondage" Festival every April. *grin* Definitely the chance to smash my brother with a pie would be worth the cost of hiring a cleaning service!!

Oh, and my public service announcement for the day: First night of Chanukah is the day after Thanksgiving this year. YIPES!


Bluesboy, if you add some olives to that, you got a par-tay!