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  • Post #181 - March 29th, 2018, 3:15 pm
    Post #181 - March 29th, 2018, 3:15 pm Post #181 - March 29th, 2018, 3:15 pm
    Luckily I'm a guest, so I'm just making a cake! Cynthia Rodan's orange almond cake.
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  • Post #182 - March 29th, 2018, 4:15 pm
    Post #182 - March 29th, 2018, 4:15 pm Post #182 - March 29th, 2018, 4:15 pm
    I'm so behind.....I still have to shop. Luckily I'm hosting the 2nd night.
    Matzoh ball soup
    Charoset
    Steamed Salmon with some kind of herb butter sauce (suggestions welcome)
    Hard Boiled Eggs ;)
    Some kind of veggie dish
    Maccaroons (Jill Zarin's recipe is my fave)

    Others are bringing:
    Brisket
    Tsimmes
    Veggie Kugel
    Veggie dish
    Fresh Fruit
    Dessert from Bent Fork
  • Post #183 - March 29th, 2018, 8:07 pm
    Post #183 - March 29th, 2018, 8:07 pm Post #183 - March 29th, 2018, 8:07 pm
    At 8pm, the brisket was at 190F. A little low normally, but this beast is like butter, seriously, I can nearly spread it like nduja.

    Yield is not good on those prime briskets, though: the label was 15.36lbs, trimmed a couple pounds off the edge, final weight 7lbs even.
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  • Post #184 - March 30th, 2018, 9:02 am
    Post #184 - March 30th, 2018, 9:02 am Post #184 - March 30th, 2018, 9:02 am
    JoelF wrote:Yield is not good on those prime briskets, though: the label was 15.36lbs, trimmed a couple pounds off the edge, final weight 7lbs even.

    This is nearly the same weight ratio I found with my corned beef. I started with a point cut near four pounds and yielded two pounds once it was finished. It may just be the nature of this cut of meat.

    Regards,
    Cathy2
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  • Post #185 - March 30th, 2018, 1:07 pm
    Post #185 - March 30th, 2018, 1:07 pm Post #185 - March 30th, 2018, 1:07 pm
    Cathy2 wrote:
    JoelF wrote:Yield is not good on those prime briskets, though: the label was 15.36lbs, trimmed a couple pounds off the edge, final weight 7lbs even.

    This is nearly the same weight ratio I found with my corned beef. I started with a point cut near four pounds and yielded two pounds once it was finished. It may just be the nature of this cut of meat.

    Regards,
    Cathy2

    So, for science, I did research: According to this site, brisket yields about 43%, so I'm actually beating the odds, and the prime didn't lose its weight due to excess fat, although the water pan was at least a quart of tallow this morning.
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  • Post #186 - March 30th, 2018, 1:36 pm
    Post #186 - March 30th, 2018, 1:36 pm Post #186 - March 30th, 2018, 1:36 pm
    JoelF wrote:
    Cathy2 wrote:
    JoelF wrote:Yield is not good on those prime briskets, though: the label was 15.36lbs, trimmed a couple pounds off the edge, final weight 7lbs even.

    This is nearly the same weight ratio I found with my corned beef. I started with a point cut near four pounds and yielded two pounds once it was finished. It may just be the nature of this cut of meat.

    Regards,
    Cathy2

    So, for science, I did research: According to this site, brisket yields about 43%, so I'm actually beating the odds, and the prime didn't lose its weight due to excess fat, although the water pan was at least a quart of tallow this morning.


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  • Post #187 - March 30th, 2018, 1:45 pm
    Post #187 - March 30th, 2018, 1:45 pm Post #187 - March 30th, 2018, 1:45 pm
    I'm used to 12-16 immediate family members for Passover (no cousins). This year it's going to be only 5. My mom wants to cook everything as usual but not this time. One of us has major dietary restrictions from health issues which leaves 4. I'm on a special diet myself but I can still eat some of it. A very weird night. From what I hear at the minimum it's matzah ball soup (chicken available), brisket, asparagus, broccoli/peas/cheddar/crispy onions casserole, and dessert. I wish our brisket was smoked like some of yours.
  • Post #188 - April 1st, 2018, 12:17 pm
    Post #188 - April 1st, 2018, 12:17 pm Post #188 - April 1st, 2018, 12:17 pm
    Mr. CE is Jewish, I'm not, we love to entertain and after a very disappointing Mon Ami Gabi seder last year, decided we'd host our first seder this year. So we did a relatively secular second-night seder primarily for non-Jews. (And while there was nothing leavened, we disregarded meat/dairy rules.)

    Given this was our inaugural effort, we did some catered, some from scratch:
    1st course:
    Matzo ball soup
    Obligatory sips of Manischewitz before pulling out the good wine

    2nd course:
    Chopped liver (Manny's)
    Gefilte fish with regular and beet horseradish (Manny's)
    Pickles
    Matzo
    Haroset
    Hard boiled eggs

    3rd course:
    Brussels sprout salad

    4th course:
    Brisket (Smoque)
    Stewed chicken with dried fruit and preserved lemon
    Kugel

    5th course:
    Eton mess

    Dinner was for 9 people, about half of whom had never before attended a Passover seder, but it was a hit with everyone, particularly a 3-year-old guest who got to hunt for the afikomen and Easter eggs, and got a chocolate bunny for finding the afikomen.

    It was not an easy or inexpensive dinner, and we have about a week's worth of leftovers, but I think we'll absolutely consider hosting one again next year.
  • Post #189 - April 1st, 2018, 3:25 pm
    Post #189 - April 1st, 2018, 3:25 pm Post #189 - April 1st, 2018, 3:25 pm
    Another Seder in the books. It went very well, and as a cook I was quite happy with my results. We had:
    Hard-boiled eggs
    Aunt Louise's gefilte fish
    Matzo ball soup (made by my brother)
    Navarin of lamb (stew with carrots, snow peas, and pearl onions from Silver Palate)--this came out really well once I cooked it much longer than the recipe called for. I don't know if this was because I more than doubled the quantity or because I had local farmed lamb from Homestead Meats. (Thanks to moetchandon for hooking me up!)
    Roasted asparagus
    Tiny new potatoes
    Hazelnut torte
    Flourless chocolate cake (from my cousin)
    Matzo caramel chocolate crunch
  • Post #190 - April 12th, 2019, 2:21 pm
    Post #190 - April 12th, 2019, 2:21 pm Post #190 - April 12th, 2019, 2:21 pm
    Whatcha making this year?
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  • Post #191 - April 12th, 2019, 3:38 pm
    Post #191 - April 12th, 2019, 3:38 pm Post #191 - April 12th, 2019, 3:38 pm
    I have been tasked with gifilte fish and homemade horseradish sauce as usual.
  • Post #192 - April 12th, 2019, 3:53 pm
    Post #192 - April 12th, 2019, 3:53 pm Post #192 - April 12th, 2019, 3:53 pm
    thinking of tackling homemade gefilte fish - recs?
  • Post #193 - April 12th, 2019, 4:32 pm
    Post #193 - April 12th, 2019, 4:32 pm Post #193 - April 12th, 2019, 4:32 pm
    I PM'd you. I think my recipe is copyrighted and I cannot post here.
  • Post #194 - April 12th, 2019, 5:54 pm
    Post #194 - April 12th, 2019, 5:54 pm Post #194 - April 12th, 2019, 5:54 pm
    annak wrote:thinking of tackling homemade gefilte fish - recs?

    See my recipe for my Aunt Louise's version above (post #11, p. 1 of thread). Easy to make and always a hit with everyone. I have to make extra for family members to take home after the Seder.
  • Post #195 - April 12th, 2019, 8:33 pm
    Post #195 - April 12th, 2019, 8:33 pm Post #195 - April 12th, 2019, 8:33 pm
    embarrassing but true: i haven't made matzoh ball soup in ages and i'm looking for a recipe. this thread doesn't seem to have one - any faves to pass along?
  • Post #196 - April 14th, 2019, 1:05 pm
    Post #196 - April 14th, 2019, 1:05 pm Post #196 - April 14th, 2019, 1:05 pm
    This year we will only be 15 people for Seder, and I am sticking to what has worked in the past. In addition to the obligatory hard-boiled eggs, my plan is:

    Traditional apple-walnut charoset
    My brother’s matzah ball soup
    Aunt Louise’s gefilte fish
    Smoked brisket, which is currently on the smoker in today’s ridiculous snow. We will finish it in the oven later this week, I think.
    Potato kugelettes (mini-muffin sized kugel bites that I am making today and freezing)
    Asparagus, served at room temperature
    My mother’s hazelnut torte
    Flourless chocolate mousse cake, brought by my cousin

    PSA for those looking for Kosher for Passover pop: KfP Coke IN CANS is available at the Jewel on Howard in Evanston, also a variety of other canned pop including Canada Dry ginger ale, several types of Dr. Brown, Sprite, and Pepsi.

    A happy Passover to all!
  • Post #197 - April 14th, 2019, 1:22 pm
    Post #197 - April 14th, 2019, 1:22 pm Post #197 - April 14th, 2019, 1:22 pm
    annak wrote:embarrassing but true: i haven't made matzoh ball soup in ages and i'm looking for a recipe. this thread doesn't seem to have one - any faves to pass along?

    There is a thread devoted entirely to matzoh balls.
    Vegetarian broth worthy of matzoh balls with a link at the end to matzoh ball recipe from seriouseats.

    Regards,
    Cathy2
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  • Post #198 - April 16th, 2019, 1:32 pm
    Post #198 - April 16th, 2019, 1:32 pm Post #198 - April 16th, 2019, 1:32 pm
    Our Seder will be so small this year, just 6 of us I think.
    I may just make a piece of fish to accommodate my brother and my son.
    (neither will eat beef)
    Of course that will make it double fish- gefilte and dinner.
    It's going to be a hard one, being the first after my Dad passed earlier this month.
    He always loved the holidays.
    "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
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  • Post #199 - April 18th, 2019, 4:40 pm
    Post #199 - April 18th, 2019, 4:40 pm Post #199 - April 18th, 2019, 4:40 pm
    Since I resurrected the post:
    Sweet and Sour Brisket
    Quinoa With Thai Flavors
    Sandy Stein's Sponge Cake
    Spinach Matzah Lasagne
    Matzah Crack
    Mystery Veggies coming from my guests.
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  • Post #200 - April 21st, 2019, 7:20 am
    Post #200 - April 21st, 2019, 7:20 am Post #200 - April 21st, 2019, 7:20 am
    this weekend we just did desserts for hosting friends - a family traditional vanilla custard berry cream trifle, a flourless chocolate cake with chocolate creme fraiche, and toasted sugar meringues. we're currently debating the full menu for a late seder we're doing next weekend, especially whether to smoke a brisket or roast a lamb leg. thanks to LTH, gefilte fish pate is on tap!
  • Post #201 - April 21st, 2019, 10:12 am
    Post #201 - April 21st, 2019, 10:12 am Post #201 - April 21st, 2019, 10:12 am
    annak wrote:this weekend we just did desserts for hosting friends - a family traditional vanilla custard berry cream trifle, a flourless chocolate cake with chocolate creme fraiche, and toasted sugar meringues. we're currently debating the full menu for a late seder we're doing next weekend, especially whether to smoke a brisket or roast a lamb leg. thanks to LTH, gefilte fish pate is on tap!

    Sounds great! My crew were very happy with it again at Seder. Hope you enjoy it. Robert's Kosher Fish on Devon does a great job prepping and grinding the fish. Call ahead.
  • Post #202 - April 22nd, 2019, 8:06 am
    Post #202 - April 22nd, 2019, 8:06 am Post #202 - April 22nd, 2019, 8:06 am
    We did a 3 lb side of salmon for our main course, and no one missed the beef! LOL
    It turned out awesome.
    I just sprinkled it light-med with some blackening spice and za'atar
    and roasted it in the oven at 400 for about 20 min
    moist and juicy with a spicy crust.
    It was also nice not to feel so weighed down at the end.
    "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
    ~James Michener
  • Post #203 - April 27th, 2019, 9:29 pm
    Post #203 - April 27th, 2019, 9:29 pm Post #203 - April 27th, 2019, 9:29 pm
    We made EvA's Aunt Louise's gefilte fish pate, and it was loved! What fun to discover a new excellent crowd pleaser on this site.
    Our menu was:
    deviled eggs
    gefilte fish pate
    pickle tray
    charoset
    homemade matzoh ball soup
    cauliflower kugel
    potato kugel
    green salad
    roast leg of lamb w mint persillade and horseradish sauce
    matzoh crack
    toasted coconut macaroons
    custard trifle (with the yolks from the macaroons)

    Next year in post carbon economies, or there won't be many next years!
  • Post #204 - April 28th, 2019, 8:14 am
    Post #204 - April 28th, 2019, 8:14 am Post #204 - April 28th, 2019, 8:14 am
    We had a vegan guest this year, and I had the entire week off, so made a couple of new dishes for him, and they were both relatively successful if anyone is in a similar position. (I also made a few adjustments for other items, such as mixing a small batch of charoseth with agave instead of honey, and roasting potatoes instead of a kugel, and grilled a big platter of veggies.) One veganized Passover staple was jackfruit "brisket". I used two cans of jackfruit in brine (perhaps would buy fresh in the future, but not on first try and while making so many other items), rinsed the jackfruit and popped out as many seeds as I could see, tossed in the brisket's spice rub, then simmered stovetop in a sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, siracha, apple cider vinegar, ginger, red wine, and veggie broth. With his input, we left the jackfruit in wedges instead of shredding, as one would do if eating on a sandwich. He loved it, as did carnivores who had never eaten jackfruit and were curious. The other new entry was matzoh ball soup. Because I have been making an Asian-inspired chicken soup with ginger-leek matzoh balls for years (tweaked from a few different recipes on Epicurious), I wanted the vegan version to be similarly flavored. For the broth, I started with homemade veggie broth, then added a lot of lemongrass, ginger, Thai chiles, and, inspired by the recent Top Chef matzoh ball soup entry, dried shitakes and kombu. The soup was outstanding! The matzoh balls were odd. Because I try to avoid kitniyot, including soy, I was unable to find a good substitute for egg as a binder. I used a recipe that included quinoa flakes (basically a quinoa version of cream of wheat, and not easy to find in stores) and advised baking the balls instead of cooking in water/broth, so they hold their shape better. To illustrate that even baking didn't keep them well composed, when I dropped the sheet tray taking them out of the oven, and half fell on the floor, they splattered and flattened rather than maintaining ball-shape. They tasted like doughy dumplings, not matzoh balls, and while I am glad I tried them and the vegan was very appreciative of the attempt, doubt they would be worth the work in the future.
  • Post #205 - April 28th, 2019, 8:24 am
    Post #205 - April 28th, 2019, 8:24 am Post #205 - April 28th, 2019, 8:24 am
    annak wrote:We made EvA's Aunt Louise's gefilte fish pate, and it was loved! What fun to discover a new excellent crowd pleaser on this site.

    I'm so happy to see this. And my Aunt Louise would have been delighted. Reading the menus and experiments people share makes this thread--that I started a decade ago!--one of my favorites.
  • Post #206 - March 29th, 2020, 5:00 pm
    Post #206 - March 29th, 2020, 5:00 pm Post #206 - March 29th, 2020, 5:00 pm
    With all that's going on, this will certainly be a Passover unlike any other in many of our lifetimes. Due to coronavirus concerns, my family has canceled our large Seders this year, so whatever we do, we'll be doing with strictly my immediate family.

    I doubt we have many beginner cooks here but in case anyone's looking for recipes and/or inspiration, Shimon Sandler from Kosher.com emailed over a link to 42 Easy Passover Recipes for Newbies!, which is posted over at their site.

    =R=
    Same planet, different world
  • Post #207 - March 29th, 2020, 5:30 pm
    Post #207 - March 29th, 2020, 5:30 pm Post #207 - March 29th, 2020, 5:30 pm
    ronnie_suburban wrote:With all that's going on, this will certainly be a Passover unlike any other in many of our lifetimes. Due to coronavirus concerns, my family has canceled our large Seders this year, so whatever we do, we'll be doing with strictly my immediate family.

    I doubt we have many beginner cooks here but in case anyone's looking for recipes and/or inspiration, Shimon Sandler from Kosher.com emailed over a link to 42 Easy Passover Recipes for Newbies!, which is posted over at their site.

    =R=

    I am so sad to not be making a big Seder. I usually have about 20 or more people. We are considering getting together via Zoom, but I will do fewer dishes for just my husband and me.
  • Post #208 - March 29th, 2020, 7:05 pm
    Post #208 - March 29th, 2020, 7:05 pm Post #208 - March 29th, 2020, 7:05 pm
    EvA wrote:
    ronnie_suburban wrote:With all that's going on, this will certainly be a Passover unlike any other in many of our lifetimes. Due to coronavirus concerns, my family has canceled our large Seders this year, so whatever we do, we'll be doing with strictly my immediate family.

    I doubt we have many beginner cooks here but in case anyone's looking for recipes and/or inspiration, Shimon Sandler from Kosher.com emailed over a link to 42 Easy Passover Recipes for Newbies!, which is posted over at their site.

    =R=

    I am so sad to not be making a big Seder. I usually have about 20 or more people. We are considering getting together via Zoom, but I will do fewer dishes for just my husband and me.

    We are also considering hosting via Zoom. We have a small condo and the last two years have been bursting at the seams with a table of fourteen, so the concept of a potentially larger gathering is intriguing. One of our usual guests (half-jokingly?) even suggested curbside pickup at our place! Given how frequently everything changes, and that my husband and I both work in health care, it is too early for us to commit to anything. We do, however, hope to do something to mark the holiday and share traditions with friends and family
  • Post #209 - March 29th, 2020, 7:51 pm
    Post #209 - March 29th, 2020, 7:51 pm Post #209 - March 29th, 2020, 7:51 pm
    Anyone have experience baking with matzo meal? My granddaughter can't live without Cheez-Its, looking for a recipe that might work. Maybe a non-flour recipe?
    What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
    -- Lin Yutang
  • Post #210 - March 29th, 2020, 10:40 pm
    Post #210 - March 29th, 2020, 10:40 pm Post #210 - March 29th, 2020, 10:40 pm
    JoelF wrote:Anyone have experience baking with matzo meal? My granddaughter can't live without Cheez-Its, looking for a recipe that might work. Maybe a non-flour recipe?


    https://www.wholesomeyum.com/low-carb-k ... rs-recipe/

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