Gourmet Kosher Cooking

Tomato Dip

Makes 1 ½ cups 7 vine-ripe or plum tomatoes, about 2 lbs (quartered, stems removed) 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons sugar In a food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Edamame Dip

Serves 10 4 large cloves garlic, un-peeled 16 ounces shelled edamame beans (about 2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch salt and pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) Zest of ½ lemon 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Pita chips, for dipping In a medium skillet over medium heat, roast the garlic, turning frequently, until light brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool, and then slip off the skins. Set aside. Bring about 8 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan and drop in the beans. Bring back to a boil and cook for ...

Salmon with Pistachio Pesto

Serves 4, can be doubled Salmon can also be broiled, roasted, grilled or poached in this recipe. 1 large bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted 5 – 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ –1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter or oil 4 (7 ounce) pieces salmon fillet In a food processor, pulse the parsley, cheese, pistachios, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until finely chopped. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil and process until a finely ground pesto ...

Tuna and Fruit Ceviche

Ceviche ⅔ cup finely diced watermelon ⅔ cup finely diced pear or apple ⅔ cup finely diced cherry tomatoes ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped 1 large shallot, finely diced ¼ lb. sushi grade tuna or salmon (or imitation crab), diced into small pieces Edible flowers, optional Dressing 1 lemon, juiced, about 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon canola oil Kosher salt and pepper to taste Spicy mayo to garnish, optional In a medium sized bowl, gently toss the ceviche ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over ceviche and toss gently. Serve ceviche with dressing in small dishes. If desired top with a drizzle of spicy ...