Need help with some Jewish recipes please :)

Bonny132

No offense to anyone not Jewish but I am looking for help with some traditional Jewish recipes so I can surprise my partner at the weekend who is Jewish (in case you have not guessed) He has not had any traditional Jew food for ages, so I really want to treat him this weekend, and make him some of the favorite foods he has been mentioning.

I got a recipe for a traditional Jewish chicken soup which looks amazing, but how much Lokshen is used per portion and I am still looking for some good Gluten Free recipes for Matzoh balls (I do not tolerate gluten)

I was also thinking of making a starter of chopped liver and Matzoh crackers for him (I will get my own GF crackers) to keep the meal traditional, is there anything else I should include? If so recipies please.

Thank you all!!

Queenmunchy

I think Whole Foods sells a GF Matzoh mix....as far as the lokshen, just add in as much as looks good to you, then use the recipe builder to weigh your portions.

KevinPsalm23v4

Hot Dogs in a blanket using Matzah.

Matzah Lasagna.

Matzah and Potato Chip crusted Chicken

Matzah Baklavah

If interested, let me know. Does it need to be Kosher for Passover kashrut strict?

Bonny132

Thank you both, much appreciated, and no, he is not a strict, prefers Kosher but not a prerequisite (but I do have a number of Jewish shops/butchers I can get to)

KevinPsalm23v4

Matzah Lasagna:

1. Get a 9 x11 inch pan
2. Use enough pasta sauce to lightly coat the bottom
3. Break the matzah into half-pieces - You should be able to get 1 full and then one half - does this for 6 to 8 pieces OR 4 or 5 layers *the last layer should be cheese only*
4. Bottom Layer add Cheese, next layer just sauce, next layer of whatever toppings, I.E. vegetables and some sauce, next layer just sauce and then last layer cheese
5. Bake at 350 until cheese turns brown.

KevinPsalm23v4

Matzah and Potato Chip crusted Chicken

Depending on the amount of Chicken/Turkey you use:

1. Break up some matzah and potato chips *add whatever spices you might like* in a blender.
2. Take some eggs enough to make an egg wash
3. Roll the chicken in the egg wash and then place the chicken in the matzah/potato chip mix
4. Bake 350 until golden brown

KevinPsalm23v4

Hot Dogs in a blanket using Matzah:

1. Soften the Matzah under a water-rinse. You will need some paper towels.
2. Take a single sheet of paper towel (large enough to cover an unbroken matzah) and wet it, place that on a plate.
3. Take a matzah and run it under water (faucet) for 10 seconds
4. Place the wet matzah on the wet towel
5. Repeat as needed for the amount of matzah
6. Let the plate sit for up to 30 minutes
7. Check often to ensure the matzah is starting to become pliable. *You might be able to cut with scissors*
8. Once pliable enough, slowly wrap the matzah around the Hot Dog.
9. Bake at 325 until slightly dried.

Bonny132

Thank you, he knows he'll be treated to "something" Jewish. We had some fishballs the other week that we got from a Jewish delicatessen which were amazing, hence my idea of treating him. He's had some rough weeks

_Waffle_

צלעות טלה מטוגנת

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/braised-lamb-shanks-recipe.html

שמן זית כתית
4 צלעות טלה (כל על 1 1/4 ליש"ט; Shank 1 הוא חלק)
מלח כשר
1 בצל גדול בצל ספרדי או 2 קטן צהוב, חתוך לקוביות 1 אינץ '
3 גזרים קלופים וחתוכים ל1 / קוביות 2 אינץ '
3 צלעות סלרי, חתוכות ל1 / קוביות 2 אינץ '
4 שיני שום
1 (12-אונקיה) יכול רסק עגבניות
יין אדום 2 כוסות לבביות
2 כפות רוזמרין קצוצות דק עלים
10 עד 12 סניפי תימין קשורים זה לזה בחבילה
מים 3 עד 4 כוסות
4 עלי דפנה

Bonny132

Looks great, but what can I substitute the celery with, as he does not like it, that will still compliment the recipe?

LernRach

Salt beef? chopped liver (which you totally can buy, most people do)

zoeysasha37

This is how I prepare Jewish foods- I use the recipes on the side of the matzha ball box. Lol! I'm not kidding you, go in the store and check the sides of the boxes in the " Jewish foods" section. You'll be surprised how many easy tasty recipes you can find !

Bonny132

Great idea, where do I get juniper berries from in the UK though, never seen them in the shops? I recall him saying something about a Jewish Sandwich shop that had salt beef to die for! Is there anything I can replace the juniper berries for if I cannot find them?

Bonny132

thorsmom01 wrote: »

This is how I prepare Jewish foods- I use the recipes on the side of the matzha ball box. Lol! I'm not kidding you, go in the store and check the sides of the boxes in the " Jewish foods" section. You'll be surprised how many easy tasty recipes you can find !

Thank you, as you can see I am all new to this, I am so writing this whole thread down for future reference

MsJulesRenee

Bonny132 wrote: »

Looks great, but what can I substitute the celery with, as he does not like it, that will still compliment the recipe?

water chestnuts? They have the same crunch and both have mild flavors. Jicama has the same texture and taste, too.

LernRach

where in the UK do u live?

Bonny132

Thank you all, now I hope he will like my take on Jewish cooking
I am a decent cook, but these recipes will all be my first attempts

ilfaith

If you are planning on doing a traditional Shabbat-style dinner, I'd definitely suggest starting with the matzo ball soup. I've seen gluten free matzo...but it may just be a seasonal item available around Passover in the spring. But gluten-free noodles should be easy enough to find. You can make the matzo balls separately and add them just to his soup if you are worried about how your body will react.

Most Jews only eat matzo around Passover...when other, leavened, breads are not allowed. Frankly after a week of eating matzo, I don't want to see the stuff for another year (matzo balls are the exception to this).

I've never made chopped liver, but do find the homemade variety is always tastier than store-bought.

A traditional Friday night dinner always includes challah (the braided bread, usually made with egg) and the protein usually something like chicken or brisket, but can also be fish. A simple roasted chicken is nice...or I often do some sort of glazed chicken breasts. A potato kugel makes a nice accompaniment. Most "traditional" Jewish foods are those eaten around the holidays...but this site has some great kosher recipes...obviously not all are what one would call "traditional"

http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipes/collection/holiday-shabbat/

A few other ideas...stuffed cabbage, stuffed derma, noodle kugel, potato pancakes (the traditional Chanukah latkes), cholent (a hearty sort of slow-cooked stew made with meat and beans...think a Jewish cassoulet)

If your boyfriend doesn't keep kosher, mixing meat and dairy won't be an issue, but it is against the "laws" of kashrut. Rugelach is a yummy Jewish cookie...the best recipes do include dairy (butter and cream cheese...yum!)

Most of what we consider "traditional" Jewish fare comes from eastern Europe, but there is a long history of Judaism in other parts of the world. Sephardic Jews (have a culture and culinary tradition all their own.

LastingChanges

Bonny132 wrote: »

No offense to anyone not Jewish but I am looking for help with some traditional Jewish recipes so I can surprise my partner at the weekend who is Jewish (in case you have not guessed) He has not had any traditional Jew food for ages, so I really want to treat him this weekend, and make him some of the favorite foods he has been mentioning.

I got a recipe for a traditional Jewish chicken soup which looks amazing, but how much Lokshen is used per portion and I am still looking for some good Gluten Free recipes for Matzoh balls (I do not tolerate gluten)

I was also thinking of making a starter of chopped liver and Matzoh crackers for him (I will get my own GF crackers) to keep the meal traditional, is there anything else I should include? If so recipies please.

Thank you all!!

They sell gluten free matzah as well, might be hard to find but it's around, especially during holidays. Love regular matzah but have low tolerance with gluten.

LastingChanges

I really like matzoh kugels, pretty easy to make. Google recipes theres so many. Not sure though if gf matzoh would work for this.

Bonny132

@ilfaith thank you so much for the ideas, now I got a lot of googling to do. Cheese is out of the question, as he really dislikes cheese of any kind, dairy is OK, but he really does not eat much dairy and only rarely mixes dairy and meat.

@LastingChanges I often prepare GF for me and normal for him for any breaded items (or pasta) so making two batches, one for his matzoh balls and one for me, is not really an issue for me. My intolerance is something I have had to learn to live with, and most dishes he is happy to eat gluten free, but not everything works as well GF, I know through tries and fails, and he is honest enough to let me know what works and what does not (luckily most my attempts are successful)

crewbprice

I used to love fried matzoh for breakfast, pretty easy to make, you take matzoh crackers, add an egg for each matzoh, and you break them up into smaller pieces and coat the matzoh well in the egg (scramble the eggs in a bowl first). Then you put it on a skillet with any remaining egg that didn't get coated on medium heat, and when the egg gets cooked like scrambled eggs, it's done. Then just add salt and eat.

debbiesue18

You can always do a roasted chicken and roasted potatoes. There is also a really nice vegetarian chopped liver recipe that is made with a can of baby peas, chopped walnuts, sauteed onions and chopped egg. Salt and pepper to taste. Really good an better for you than the liver.

tomatosoup3

ok, i am orthodox jewish, and i'm just wondering...
why is everybody giving passover recipes?? i seriously cannot fathom why.
do people think jews eat matzah all year round?
(that's like saying americans only eat turkey and stuffing all year round...)

ETA- there's a cookbook called "spice and spirit" which is basically "traditional jewish cooking for dummies." it may be of some help to you... that way you can cook these foods for him more often! he might appreciate the gesture.

HeidiCooksSupper

Google is your friend. Google 'gluten free jewish recipes' and you'll find lots of online recipes and recommendations.

amillenium

I cant help on the recipe front but wanted to say what a sweet surprise for your partner

JamieD328

Not Jewish, but have Jewish family members, and we all love potato latkes with sour cream, and we make homemade applesauce with them. You can look up recipes to make them GF. And I imagine with some modifications you could try this recipe I made for Passover:
http://www.marthastewart.com/967964/potato-kugel-gratin?czone=holiday/spring-celebrations-cnt/passover&center=307033&gallery=274198&slide=967964

Bonny132

Thank you all for all the suggestions, I am slowly working my way though them, ended up making fishcakes (I need to work on those a little bit more) chopped liver that he scored me a 10/10 on lol as he said it was way better than the shop bought stuff and I found an old recepie that went down a treat. OMG I absolutely loved it too. The Chicken soup was apparently the best chicken soup he's had in 20 years, yay I will take that one, but for the next time I think I will add some thinly sliced veg and some fresh chicken to the broth and work on those Matzoh balls.