Sharing Recipes

Posted on: April 27th, 2012

The first few post-Pesach days are filled with the hurried rush to consume as much “chometz” as possible – and then the weight concerns begin. For some, the gut reaction (pun intended) is to stop eating – never a good idea. We all know that the best way to lose those extra pounds is by focusing on eating healthy.

A Taste of The Middle East

Posted on: April 11th, 2012

As an American of Sephardic heritage, I was raised on the mouth-watering delicious foods that define Middle Eastern fare. For as far back as I can remember the kitchen has been my comfort zone. Whipping up culinary creations to please the palates of an Ashkenazic husband, Sephardic kin, fussy kids, and guests who frequent our dinner table can be quite challenging, but at the same time tremendously satisfying.

From Five Kinds Of Hamburger To Mini Merguez

Posted on: March 30th, 2012

Armed with a clever name, an award-winning chef, and a remarkable menu, Meat Me is poised to take the world of Kosher cuisine by storm.

Great Pesach Ideas

Posted on: March 30th, 2012

Lots of people think that if you can’t use rice like the Sephardim do on Pesach, nor matza meal like many Ashkenazim do on Pesach, then there’s “nothing left to eat!” This article is being written to dispel all these gloomy forecasts. Baruch Hashem, there is so much you can do if you just turn your creative juices up. Clip this out and save it – it’s also great for those who need to eat gluten-free. Let’s focus now on some delicious dishes that present really beautifully, and then on some easy and refreshing desserts.

The No-Potato Passover: A Journey of Food, Travel & Color

Posted on: March 29th, 2012

Most of the No-Potato Passover recipes are as casual as the title’s spelling: some include only six ingredients and limited prep time - half to one full hour. They’re good for heart health and waistlines, too.

Simple Home Cooking

Posted on: March 26th, 2012

Welcome to Part III – what to do with the cooked chicken. Our job is to rehydrate it, change the way it looks, and, at times, hide it using dough, eggs, mayonnaise, or sauce. I have found that making up fancy names for the dish not only adds flair, but will help your family know what to ask for next time. Unless otherwise stated these recipes serve 4-6 people. (Note: Though we use the word chicken – each recipe works just as well with meat or turkey.)

A Gourmet Purim Feast

Posted on: February 27th, 2012

In honor of Purim, Outré EATS presents a new take on traditional Persian fare.

Simple Home Cooking

Posted on: February 19th, 2012

Welcome back to Simple Home Cooking. Last time we focused on making a large pot of chicken soup. This week, as promised, we will discuss how to use all the cooked vegetables from the soup to create many dishes.

Grape ‘Pineapple’ Centerpiece

Posted on: February 10th, 2012

Our world is filled with amazing color and taste – its great when we can find a way to combine them into something beautiful. Here is a fun idea the whole family can enjoy – with minimal preparation, you can create an original and eye catching centerpiece for any occasion.

Savory Slow Cooker Meals

Posted on: February 7th, 2012

You know the way your house smells on Friday night when the cholent is bubbling away in the crockpot? Did you ever think of using that crock-pot or slow cooker during the week? Well, I did and I had no idea one slow cooker could create so many tasty dishes, all easy to whip up and full of flavor.

Fine Dairy Dining at Café Muscat

Posted on: February 1st, 2012

For the past six years, Café Muscat, located on Union Turnpike, in Fresh Meadows, Queens, has become a very popular spot in this particularly demanding neighborhood. You will not find bagels, cream cheese and lox on the menu of this restaurant.

Slow-Cookers Are Not Just For Cholent

Posted on: January 30th, 2012

Who said weekday dinners had to be boring? It’s simple to keep the fresh and fun with just a little preparation. Stock your kitchen with staples like whole-wheat pasta, organic fish, poultry, meats, and organic fruits and vegetables (go frozen if you can't buy fresh).

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Soup

Posted on: January 12th, 2012

This column will focus on making cooking easy and simple. We begin with a perennial favorite dish – Chicken Soup.

Australian Lamb Kefta Meatballs In Spicy Tomato Sauce

Posted on: January 11th, 2012

Why Kosher Australian lamb? It’s lean, tender, and low in cholesterol—with 20 percent less fat than American lamb.

The Ultimate Comfort Food!

Posted on: January 5th, 2012

I’m a hungry mama and winter definitely brings more cravings than my pregnancy did!

Comfort Cooking

Posted on: January 2nd, 2012

As we get older, nostalgia takes over many areas of our life and we often yearn for things from the past.

Cheese Recall

Posted on: January 1st, 2012

WORLD CHEESE COMPANY AND MILLER’S CHEESE CORP. IN VOLUNTARY RECALL OF SHREDDED CHEESE DESPITE TESTING NEGATIVE   World Cheese Company, producer of Haolam cholov yisrael cheese products, and Miller’s Cheese Corp. have issued a voluntary recall on a limited amount of shredded cheese packaged in a Wisconsin plant.   The Voluntary Recall was requested by the [...]

Chanukah Cooking: Persian Surprise – Sohan

Posted on: December 24th, 2011

This isn't a nuclear silo, but a Persian surprise coming to you for Chanukah.

Chanukah

Posted on: December 23rd, 2011

Cooking according to Chanukah tradition doesn’t have to be boring! Though it’s unlikely that any Maccabee ever saw a potato, latkes are traditionally made with potatoes and that particular “traditional” dish is based on a South American tuber that didn’t cross the Atlantic until the sixteenth century.

Chanukah Cooking: Sweet Potato Latke

Posted on: December 23rd, 2011

A sweet potato isn't really a potato, but for Chanukah it's all about the oil.