Gourmet Kosher Cooking

Beef Crostini with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Serves 10 I love this as an appetizer for any party because it’s delicious made ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature. It’s festive, pretty and delicious. 2 pounds London broil or Roast Beef, trimmed and tied 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Crostini: 2 baguettes, cut into twenty 1/2-inch-thick slices total 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Horseradish Sauce: 1 cup Tofutti sour cream 1/4 cup applesauce 2 tablespoons horseradish 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 2 tablespoon minced chives 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper For the beef: Preheat the oven ...

Asian Mustard Vinaigrette Tuna Tartare

Poke bowls, ceviche, tartare are all on my favs list lately. It's light and fresh and super healthy. I serve each of these as Shabbos appetizers too. A quick serving and prepping tip....keep the sushi grade tuna frozen until ready to use. Thaw for about 15 minutes, then slice into the perfect sized cubes, no shredding and as the fish defrosts it absorbs all the great flavors of the other ingredients. This week I've savoring this new tartare recipe. Asian Mustard Vinaigrette 2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons prepared Korean mustard ...

Israeli Couscous with Orange, Dried Cranberries and Toasted Nuts

Serves 6 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon coconut oil or canola oil 1 cup Israeli or pearl couscous 1 1/3 cups pareve chicken broth, chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/4 cup dried cranberries or craisins 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds 1/4 cup sliced scallions 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, juice, zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a good pinch of pepper. Melt the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring, until light golden, about 3 ...

Sweet Potato and Cranberry Casserole

Serves 8 - 10 4 tablespoons unsalted margarine/butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (3 to 4 large potatoes; about 1 3/4 pounds) ½ cup soymilk, non-dairy creamer or milk ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (frozen are okay, but defrost) Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 4 tablespoons unsalted margarine/butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup chopped pecans For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 2-quart baking dish. Whisk together the margarine/butter, mashed sweet potatoes, soymilk, brown sugar, vanilla, ...