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21
When you're in charge of preparing a kosher meal for the holidays or treating Jewish guests to some gourmet food gifts and treats, you'll find dozens of online resources to pull together a bountiful feast. Kosher recipes are readily available from hundreds of seasoned cooks, bakers and gourmet food enthusiasts who only use kosher ingredients for their authentic, traditional recipes. From matza balls and Passover latkas, to soofganiyot and babkas, you'll find many classic recipes for kosher specialties with an online search and can find out if these foods are kosher certified with some basic research.
Finding Kosher Food Online
Many kosher recipes call for specialty ingredients or kosher accompaniments that you can't find at your local grocery store or specialty food market. Kosher food stores and companies online give you a chance to shop for kosher food with ease and have everything delivered to your home within a few days.
If you're looking for food gifts and gourmet food items, you may also consider buying kosher candies and chocolate over the Web. Companies such as Enstrom's, a gourmet toffee and chocolate company, offer a bountiful selection of sweet treats that are perfect for almost any special occasion. You can also track down kosher bakeries online for babkas, mandel bread and even matza balls; just look for indications that they are kosher certified or contact the bakery owner for a confirmation.
Cooking with Kosher Recipes
When you're preparing kosher food for yourself or others, it's important to note the difference between categories of each food type. Dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese are considered kosher when they have met FDA standards, but some families prefer to use only dairy items that are labeled 'Cholov Yisroel' to ensure that the milking has been done under rabbinical supervision. Acceptable dairy foods are those derived from cows, goats and sheep.
Meats include all kosher animals and fowl slaughtered according to Jewish law and prepared under rabbinical supervision. Meat derived from animals that chew their cud and are cloven-hoofed are all considered kosher; this may include beef, lamb, ox, turkey and chicken.
Parve foods are 'neutral' foods and include foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs and tofu. Fish is also considered to be a parve food, and these foods do not fall under the meat or dairy categories.
Making sure your kosher food and recipes are made only with kosher ingredients can take time, but there are many resources available in your local area and online to help you put together a kosher meal. Whether you're cooking for a family feast or rounding up gourmet treats for a special occasion, take the time to confirm that the food source is kosher certified and meets all food standards.
Written by Sabah Karimi
Dec
19
Kosher kishka is one of the most popular kosher foods. It's often served during the holidays and at large family gatherings. Here is a favorite recipe for kosher kishka. Remember to buy each item kosher as certified under the kosher organizations.
Ingredients:
1.5 cups of flour
2 cups of matzo meal
8 feet total of kosher beef casings (extra thin)
A pinch of pepper
1.5 cups of melted kosher chicken fat
2 teaspoons of salt
Additional salt
To begin, you need to wash the kosher beef casings and then cut them into pieces of 10 inches. After you cut the casings, tie one end of each piece with baking string. Then you need to turn the casing inside out so that they can be filled. Make sure the string is tight before you turn the casings inside out.
To make the kosher kishka filling, you need to combine all of the other ingredients, aside from the extra salt. After mixing the ingredients, fill each casing carefully. The best way to do so is with a small spoon. You can also put the mix into a plastic bag, twist the top, and cut off a corner in order to squeeze the filling into the casings. The filling shouldn't be packed in tightly, but slightly loose.
Tie the ends of the casings with the same string and cut off the edges on both sides. Begin to boil water. When the water is boiled, place each filled casing in. It's best to do about three at a time. You should boil them for about 15 minutes.
Take out the cooked filled casings and scrape off excess fat and grease.
Boil water with pinches of salt and pepper. Let the water cool down and put the filled casings back in. Let these, all together, simmer for about two and a half hours. Afterwards, remove them from the water and then place them in the refridgerator. One cooled, cut into half inch slices. Then fry in a pan in order to re-heat.
Written by Rachel Krech
Dec
4
The holidays are fast approaching, so you are likely searching for delicious kosher recipes that can be served on the Sabbath or during holiday celebrations. Perhaps you want to experiment with new tastes, or maybe you are looking for new spins on your old favorites. Whatever the case, there are plenty of wonderful kosher recipes that will delight your palate.
Spinach Noodle Kugel
Giora Shimoni, About.com's kosher food guide, recommends Spinach Noodle Kugel, which combines familiar ingredients with the slightly briny taste of spinach. To make this dish, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-by-13-inch pan.
Combine 16 ounces of cooked fine noodles with 16 ounces of fresh, chopped spinach. Chop two onions, then sauté them in oil in a skillet and add them to the noodles and spinach in your pan. Mix everything with six beaten eggs, a half-cup of oil and 1.5 teaspoons of salt. Let it bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, then serve hot.
If you prefer, you can replace the spinach in this recipe with other favorite fresh vegetables, such as broccoli. Just make sure that you chop whatever vegetable you use and make sure it is as fine as possible.
Hummus
This is a family favorite for many Jews who keep kosher. It can make a lovely appetizer when entertaining guests or enjoying a pre-dinner snack with the family. Typically, hummus is served with pita wedges and is made with completely fresh ingredients.
The easiest way to make hummus is to combine about 20 ounces of chickpeas with two-thirds of a cup of tahini, two juiced lemons, four garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon of salt in a food processor. Blend the concoction until it is smooth, then add a fine drizzle of olive oil and perhaps a sprinkling of paprika.
Some people add different ingredients to hummus, from pine nuts to black pepper to cumin. You can try different kosher recipes to see which ones you like the most, then make your own special version of hummus.
There are plenty of other kosher recipes that are perfect for the holidays. Kosher soup, brisket, stuffed turkey and mashed potatoes are all excellent choices, and you can use kosher wine to enliven many kosher recipes for a festive holiday touch. And for dessert, you might want to serve Enstrom's almond toffee squares.
Source: Giora Shimoni, Spinach Noodle Kugel, About.com
Written by Steve Thompson
Nov
14
Holiday gift giving is always tricky, especially when you're unsure of the giftee's religion, customs or dietary restrictions. However, there is one easy way to be sure to please everyone - kosher foods. Now, before you start thinking "ugh, who wants to celebrate with matzo brei," think again. Kosher recipes aren't all about matzo. In fact, many kosher products are tastier than their non-kosher equivalents, simply because kosher foods are held to a higher standard of cleanliness and quality in their manufacturing process.
Chocolate is a popular gift for any holiday, but kosher candy may be difficult to find. Also, those who are watching their carbs or their waistline may not be able to partake of sweets. Luckily, online kosher food retailers like Enstrom.com are now carrying both traditional and sugar-free versions of their luscious toffee and other chocolates, all of which are certified kosher. These kosher chocolates make a great gift on their own, or they can be used in kosher holiday baking. Here are a couple of kosher recipes that are sure to please those who keep kosher - and those who don't will never know the difference!
Chocolate Toffee Truffle Cookies
These cookies make a delicious gift any time of year. This recipe can easily be made kosher for Passover by omitting the baking powder (results in a slightly flatter cookie) and subbing potato starch and matzo meal for the flour.
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/3 c. butter
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. sugar
Three eggs
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1/2 c. flour
2 T. cocoa powder
1/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
6 oz. Enstrom's toffee, coarsely chopped
Melt unsweetened chocolate, butter and chocolate chips in microwave or small saucepan, stir to combine and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Beat sugar and eggs; stir in vanilla and melted chocolate mixture. Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt, and stir well to form a soft dough. Add the toffee chunks and mix well. Chill dough for at least three hours. Roll cold dough into 1-inch balls. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed and lightly set. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for three to four minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.
Low-Carb Coffee Toffee Cheesecake
Dairy is traditional at Shavuot, making this cheesecake the perfect dessert for your Shavuot feast (or any other holiday).
2 1/2 lbs. cream cheese, at room temperature
Artificial sweetener equal to 1 1/4 c. sugar (approximately 36 packets of Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda)
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. heavy cream or half and half
1/4 t. vanilla extract
Five eggs
Two egg yolks
1 T. instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 T. cream
10 oz. Enstrom's sugar-free toffee, coarsely chopped
Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until completely smooth, then add sweetener, sour cream, heavy cream and vanilla and beat well to combine. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Measure 2 cups of the cheese mixture in a small bowl and stir in the dissolved instant espresso. Add half of the toffee to the plain cheese mixture. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and place a pan of water inside. Pour the toffee-cheese mixture into the springform pan. Place small dollops of the coffee flavored cheese mixture on top, then drag a toothpick or skewer through the two batters to create an attractive swirled pattern. Bake in a 450 oven for 10-12 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking for one hour or until the edges of the cake are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Allow to cool completely on a rack, then decorate with remaining toffee and refrigerate until cold. Serve chilled.
Written by Lindsay Woodland