Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 onions, minced
• 5 ounces matzo meal
• 96 ounces chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. drain off excess water.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
• mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. the ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. if it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. in this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. when desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
• in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

Japanese Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1 cup butter
• sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut wings in half, dip in egg and coat with flour.
• heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. fry wings until deep brown. place in a shallow roasting pan.
• in a small bowl combine soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar, garlic powder and salt. pour over wings.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, basting wings with sauce often.

potato and shiitake mushroom gratin

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch thick slices
• 2 cups parmesan cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• melt butter in a large pot over high heat. saute mushrooms in butter until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for 1 minute. pour in chicken broth, and simmer until liquid evaporates. season with salt and pepper. set aside.
• preheat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). butter a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
• arrange 1/3 of the potatoes in prepared dish, overlapping slightly. spread half of the mushroom mixture evenly over the potatoes, and then sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese over mushrooms. repeat layering, and then arrange remaining potatoes on top.
• in a large bowl, mix together the half and half, heavy cream, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. pour mixture over potatoes. cover loosely with foil.
• place baking dish on middle rack in oven. bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. uncover. sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes longer.

Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
• in a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

authentic chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast - cut into 1-inch strips
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 green chile peppers, minced
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 bunch cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons garam masala, paprika, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander in a large bowl. add chicken strips and toss to coat. cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• place chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece, and bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. remove and set aside.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir cumin seeds until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. stir in garlic, ginger, and green chiles and continue to cook until onion is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. cook and stir tomatoes, tomato paste, and water into onion mixture until tomatoes begin to break down and incorporate into the onion mixture, about 10 minutes.
• cook and stir 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and turmeric into the tomato mixture. mix in the cooked chicken, add cream, and stir to coat. cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garnish with cilantro.

Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 onions, minced
• 5 ounces matzo meal
• 96 ounces chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. drain off excess water.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
• mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. the ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. if it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. in this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. when desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
• in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup cooking

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• in a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. pour in and . cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.