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March, 2011

Super Sweet Maple-Nut Pralines

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Makes 2 ½ dozen

2 cups pure maple syrup
1 cup pareve whipping cream, plus 2 tablespoons if needed
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
½ teaspoon nutmeg

Grease two baking sheets. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together the maple syrup and the 1 cup pareve cream. Clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan. Boil until the thermometer registers 238 degrees – about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool to 220 degrees – about 5 minutes.
Add the margarine and stir just until melted and the mixture is creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in the walnuts, pecans and nutmeg. Immediately, using a small scoop (1 tablespoon in size) drop onto the greased baking sheets, spacing evenly (if the mixture becomes too dry to drop, add 2 tablespoons cream and stir over low heat until melted.)

Let cool completely. These store in airtight containers for 3 weeks.

Apple Parsnip Soup

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4 tablespoons margarine
4 Granny Smith apples, chopped
6 parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Melt margarine in a medium to large stockpot over medium-high heat.

Add apples, parsnips and onion and sauté until slightly softened – 10 to15 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Cool slightly and purée with immersion blender. Stir in pepper and nutmeg.

Featured Giveaway: Challah or Matza Cover from Ayin Tov Designs

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Elegant, traditional, unique, exquisite, and all original, Ayin Tov designs create the most beautiful challah covers we have seen. I first discovered them in a boutique Judaica shop in NYC and lately have noticed them at the most upscale catered events. GKC spoke to Paula Menche, creator and designer of all Ayin Tov designs and asked how she started and what inspires her. “I was setting my table for a Shabbat dinner and noticed that one of my generic challah covers was sitting next to a swatch of the beautiful blue Fortuny fabric with which I have decorated my bedroom. I thought to myself, ” the cover that I use every Friday night should be made out of something as exquisite as that.” and the rest as they say is history.” She has always loved textiles and was knowledgeable about them because her father was a textile import/exporter and she worked with him for many years. Even as a child, she was inspired by design, “The outlet for my childhood imagination was never playing with my Barbie dolls but rather making clothing and draperies for their “Dream House.”

Today she loves creating items that are used in such a meaningful way. Her favorite scenario is when someone takes the time to select one of her pieces for a bride and groom whether it is as a shower, engagement or wedding present. Her creations are used as wedding gifts, house gifts, Bat Mitzvah and Engagement presents and some of her newer pieces like hand towels and toddler challah covers are enjoyed by little ones too.

Her work can be purchased at design stores like the Jewish Museum in NYC, Michael Strauss Silver Shop in NYC, and the Museum Shop at the New American Jewish History Museum in Philadelphia.

View the entire collection, from elegant white to funky stripes and patterns, at www.ayintovdesigns.com.
Click on the link to her Kodak gallery and use the password ayintov.

One lucky GKC winner will receive this Challah/Matza cover that sells for $250. Submit a comment to enter.

Chicken with Tarragon and White Wine

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Submitted by reader E Kraft

Makes 8 servings
1/2 cup zucchini, diced
1/2 cup yellow squash, diced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
4 tablespoons white wine
4 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 12-inch long sheets aluminum foil
8 chicken cutlets, boneless and skinless
16 cherry (or grape) tomatoes, halved
8 sprigs fresh tarragon

Preheat oven to 450°F

In a medium bowl, toss together zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, wine, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well combined.

Lightly spray one side of each sheet of foil with non-stick cooking spray. Place a small amount of the tossed vegetable mixture onto center of sprayed-side of each sheet of foil (you will be dividing the mixture to make 8 pouches). Top each with 1 cutlet, 4 tomato halves and 1 spring of tarragon.

Fold foils over top of each cutlet and tightly crimp the edges to seal closed. Place the 8 sealed foil packets onto a baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes.

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Granita

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This is a simple but unique salad.

Granita:
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (It makes a difference here)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 heirloom tomatoes, chopped

Salad:
8 assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into thick slices (if you can’t find heirloom tomatoes, use a nice combination of red, yellow and orange hot-house tomatoes)
¾ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt

To prepare, either divide tomatoes among 10 to 12 plates and sprinkle with pepper and salt or place them all on one large platter. Top with granita (see below) – about 2 tablespoons per plate if you are doing individual plates.

Place all granita ingredients in food processor and purée. Transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish, cover and freeze until firm, stirring once an hour for the first few hours. Before serving, remove from freezer and scrape with a fork until fluffy.

Dilled Coleslaw

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1 green cabbage, shredded
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, finely chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoon oil

In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, scallions and red pepper. Whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, dill, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Vigorously whisk in oil (or use hand blender). Mix dressing with cabbage mixture until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Chunky Potato and Avocado Salad

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6 pounds small red potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup nondairy creamer
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dill
2 avocadoes

Place potatoes in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about ½ hour, until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, nondairy creamer, vinegar, salt, sugar, pepper and dill. Gently toss with potatoes, cover and refrigerate – at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, peel avocadoes and cut into chunks. Toss gently with potatoes.

Romaine, Hearts of Palm and Red Pepper Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

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1 head romaine, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Dressing:
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2/3 cup oil

Whisk together all dressing ingredients except oil. Whisk in oil (or use hand blender). Toss with romaine, hearts of palm, red pepper and avocado, if using.

Curried Eggplant and Lamb Stew

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 eggplant, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon oregano
2 pounds boneless lamb stew, cooked

In a medium-sized Dutch oven, sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add eggplant and sauté 5 more minutes. Add tomatoes, curry and oregano and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add lamb, cover and simmer an additional 15 minutes.

Chocolate Intensity

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1 cup pareve whip
2-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon vanilla
8 egg yolks
Whipped cream, fresh berries for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat whip and chocolate in microwave and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in margarine until melted; then stir in brandy and vanilla (This can also be made in a heavy saucepan over a low heat on the stove top). Lightly beat together egg yolks and whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the yolks. Whisking constantly, add the whole yolk mixture to the chocolate one. Pour into a greased 9-inch spring form pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool. Cover and refrigerate. For serving, remove sides of pan and garnish with whipped cream and berries, if desired.

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