Gourmet Kosher Cooking

Mixed Berry Cheesecake Squares

[caption id="attachment_24518" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Photo: thepioneerwoman.com[/caption] Makes 20 squares Rustic, delicious and easy to make. You can cheat and spread a prepared pie filling over the top but the homemade version is thinner and less sweet. These keep well for days in the refrigerator. Crust: One 11-ounce box vanilla wafers 1/2 cup pecans 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted Filling: Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream Topping: 4 cups mixed berries 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust: Line a 9-by- 13-inch rectangular baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. In a food processor, pulse vanilla ...

White Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake Minis

[caption id="attachment_24516" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Photo: kraftrecipes.com[/caption] This is a modified recipe from a box of Philadelphia cream cheese, and its delicious and beautiful. Sometimes the manufacturers spend a great deal of time developing recipes for their products, this one is a winner! 1 pkg. (4 ounces) white chocolate, divided 28 square shortbread cookies (1-1/2 inch), divided 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon zest and 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons 2 eggs Heat oven to 325°F. Melt 2 ounces white chocolate as directed on package; set aside for later use. In a food processor ...

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 ...

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 ...