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Butternut Squash Kugel

Butternut Squash Kugel Serves approx. 8 Makes one 8×11-inch tray OR 1 medium sized loaf pan Ingredients 2½ cups (20 oz) cooked and mashed butternut squash (about 2 medium squashes) 5/8 cup potato starch ½ cup oil ½ cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp. cinnamon Method Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Place the…

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Salmon Gefilte Fish

Salmon Gefilte Fish This recipe has a story… I made up this recipe one year when, Erev Pesach, the fish store near me had a sale on salmon, the only catch being that one had to buy the whole fish. Since my parents were coming to me and they enjoy fresh salmon, I ordered it.…

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Tangy Eggplant Salad

Tangy Eggplant Salad Such a good recipe, you will use it all year through…as I do! Serves 6 Ingredients 2 medium onions, diced 3 cloves garlic, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 large eggplant or 2 small ones, peeled and diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 & 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp.…

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Mini Carrot Muffins

Mini Carrot Muffins Yield: about 50 mini- muffins Or, if you want the easier way out, make it as a 9×3 “kugel” and cut it into squares… Ingredients 4 eggs 1 cup canola oil 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup hot water 3 cups flour, whole wheat, white, or a combo ** 1 &…

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Savory Aromatic Shabbos Chicken

Simple, delicious and a sure hit Friday nights Savory Aromatic Chicken Serves 5-6 Ingredients 1 large chicken, cut into serving pieces for at least 5-6 people 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, cut into 5 circles each 2 potatoes, cut into 5 circles each 1 tablespoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon paprika charifa, hot red pepper, optional 1…

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    Braid Challah With my Eyes Closed

    For years I tried braiding challah with six strands following diagrams and instructions in recipe books, but I could not get the hang of it. UNTIL some years ago when you had an article in Binah that included user-friendly diagrams and instructions. After successfully managing using the paper a number of times, I can now do it almost with closed eyes! Not only have you enhanced our Shabbos but you have also boosted my confidence!