Gator Pam Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Erev Rosh Hashanah, the first night, starts at sunset on Sunday, September 25th this year. Traditionally, two challah loaves are served. This year I've decided to do one regular egg challah for dipping into the honey and to use for sandwiches with any left. The second is going to be a plum jam and rosemary challah. Since the jam will keep up to a month in the refrigerator, I made a batch on Wednesday so it is ready to go. It was a little thin when I bottled it, but it is thickening nicely with refrigeration. I managed to get two clean old preserves jars and slightly more than half of a four oz. jelly jar out of the batch. Here's the recipe for the jam and the challah for anyone interested. I'll probably bake the challah on the 25th. Plum and Rosemary Challah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy0504 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 This is the only place I can come where it is acceptable to talk about holiday menus already and not be judged [emoji23][emoji23] 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 This is the only place I can come where it is acceptable to talk about holiday menus already and not be judged [emoji23][emoji23]% ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenseye Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I started thinking about this last night.I am sure that there is a best time to start stocking up on ingredients for making cookies, pies and other holiday meals.I've seen the list, for instance, on the crazy coupon ladies site that shows when to buy what through the year.But that puts holiday stuff in the Nov/Dec timeframe and that seems late to me...Am I nuts?(there are a few facebook groups where some folks have been building up their Christmas cookie collections since june. ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) Best sales on butter, flour, etc., do seem to start mid-November. If you have freezer room, I treat those items similar to my Target gift closet. I'll stock up in November for Easter and Passover, and stock up during the winter holidays for the spring holidays. Butter freezes well and both flour and sugar keep. The only items I need to buy in season is kosher for Passover matzah and matzah meal. I do make certain to shelve or freeze items so I always grab the oldest first. And I have the ingredients on hand for when I want to get an early start. Edited September 13, 2022 by Gator Pam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Erev Rosh Hashanah, the first night, starts at sunset on Sunday, September 25th this year. Traditionally, two challah loaves are served. This year I've decided to do one regular egg challah for dipping into the honey and to use for sandwiches with any left. The second is going to be a plum jam and rosemary challah. Since the jam will keep up to a month in the refrigerator, I made a batch on Wednesday so it is ready to go. It was a little thin when I bottled it, but it is thickening nicely with refrigeration. I managed to get two clean old preserves jars and slightly more than half of a four oz. jelly jar out of the batch. Here's the recipe for the jam and the challah for anyone interested. I'll probably bake the challah on the 25th. Plum and Rosemary ChallahI love how every year you dont just talk about the items but post the finish products. Looks yummy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 I love how every year you dont just talk about the items but post the finish products. Looks yummy. Aww, thank you. Many years ago I moderated kosher cooking boards and hosted chats for an online forum called Moms Online, even though I don't keep a kosher kitchen. Showing photos of our resultant items was very important in sharing recipes there. I've carried that forward ever since. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 They say you eat with your eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 They say you eat with your eyes.Then I should be obese. The post on this board will make you lick the screen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbateman Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 For those of you who have Kroger stores (or equivalent) or Publix as well as Target tend to put butter on sale quite often. I am a big cake and cookie baker so I have to have the butter. I can freeze it and it still makes the best cakes and cookies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) For those of you who have Kroger stores (or equivalent) or Publix as well as Target tend to put butter on sale quite often. I am a big cake and cookie baker so I have to have the butter. I can freeze it and it still makes the best cakes and cookies. 100%!!! I generally get butter when it's on sale for $1.99/lb, although lately the sale price seems to hover around $2.49/lb. Occasionally I get lucky, and DariGold butter goes on sale for $2.49/lb while there is an active $1/1 coupon. I bake with unsalted butter, but use salted butter for everything else. I keep a supply of about 10 lbs of each, salted and unsalted butter, in my freezer, and restock only during the sales. Edited September 17, 2022 by Gator Pam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Ooo...A nice option for the gourd simanim for Rosh Hashanah.https://www.missinthekitchen.com/pumpkin-cannoli/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 I think my Rosh Hashanah Festive Meal Sunday night menu is finalized. Apples and honeyPlum Jam and Rosemary Stuffed Challah Pumpkin Soup with Pumpkin Spiced Matzah BallsApple Glazed ChickenHoney Maple CarrotsOrzo Salad I think we'll pass on dessert.That'll do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Rosh Hashanah Festive Meal prep has begun. I have the Orzo Salad finished, the matzah balls resting overnight in the refrigerator, and the challah in the oven as I type. Pictures to come later, when I'm recovered from cooking for several days,or perhaps after we eat it all. I know I said no dessert, but I forgot about honey cake. I'm not going to serve one tomorrow night,but I'll probably bake one on Monday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) Mostly step-by-step breakdown of the Plum and Rosemary Challot I made for last night's Festive Meal. I figure it's easier to share the original post on my Facebook timeline, than to type it all up again. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Gvq4z6QBdaxDS6EYDGmMBmqEQfYUnYyY3nTJtUt8AotHjcAAoVNg9Lq21X3jLSsUl&id=560391364Presentation Interior view Edited September 27, 2022 by Gator Pam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) Next item for the Festive meal was the Pumpkin Spiced Matzah Balls in Pumpkin Soup.https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0MaMsnGM2SWvs7zp3Vd7rqE4FrwX4nxfirtnSansyfmmyC2RPbFg78WmjoG2LwL6vl&id=560391364 Edited September 27, 2022 by Gator Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Orzo Salad for the Festive Meal.https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0df8DBipKKrR65F3pnKskyHGycAUmFUniRNYT2DFRpDhFXnJtB5C5688b8wZXpNFvl&id=560391364 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 The Main dish of the Festive Meal:Apple Glazed Chicken Thighshttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ecPJtGiH5ehCyqKrtYxmKzEurpFMrKNWxc2X2ytyzpJTWt77KGVV87HrrQm99vjkl&id=560391364 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 The second side dish for the Festive Meal was Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0yXqa87gc783HotGQEZojahsqorz8X8RqNtJNW9jYWjSbdCFMPMvFff82dbVPecB3l&id=560391364 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 The plum and rosemary filled challah is approaching its last legs, and I'm working the next couple of mornings, so French toast it is!https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02uAaXvuZ5nUZcoN6SjHgkjjHMXPQbBhFEAtbUCF35PBNqekqozP21g7gsio7PMQtwl&id=560391364 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) This is my favorite recipe out of everything I made this Yuntiff.Jake Cohen's Upside Down Apple Honey CakeIt is seriously amazingly good.https://www.facebook.com/560391364/posts/pfbid02avLF7pXr3TFRrsRcRtcBnwJXbnEFbfprDUAyfDggbtRW7U9WazB8EaGvjyH68kL3l/ *edit*I was asked to post the recipe for those who don't Instagram. I totally understand, as I resisted Instagram for years. However, I try not to repost someone else's work without permission, which I don't have. After searching, I did find the recipe on the Williams-Sonoma site. Here it is for those who prefer.https://blog.williams-sonoma.com/rosh-hashanah-honey-apple-cake-recipe-jake-cohen/ Edited September 29, 2022 by Gator Pam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Are any of our Canadian friends planning their Thanksgiving menus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Next up for me will be Break Fast after sunset Wednesday night. I'll go super easy, since it's still just the three of us and I really won't want to cook after fasting without water for 27 hours. Smoked whitefish Lox Creamed herring Bagels Cream cheese Lettuce, tomato, onion, full sour pickles Creamy cole slaw If guests were coming, I would probably purchase Trader Joe's cheese blintzes and mae a blintz casserole as well. But the bagels and fish will work for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Everyone got their Thanksgiving menu ready? My turkey is bought and defrosting, but that's as far as I've gotten. Menu will most likely be our carb heavy feast, i.e., crockpot stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potato casserole, and green bean casserole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooks Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I’m on a keto diet this year so no heavy carbs for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 I understand about doing keto/low carb during festive Meals. I'm at the point where I'm comfortable splurging on holidays,but if you want me to point you in the direction of favorite keto recipe sites to help build your menu, let me know. For instance, Pressure Luck Cooking recently posted a green bean casserole recipe made in the Instant Pot, which except for the French fries onions is completely keto, as far as I can tell. No cream of soups or any fillers that I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Thanksgiving prep is underway.Turkey is thawed and dry brining.Giblet broth is made.Homemade poultry stock is thawing.Pie pumpkin has been cooked down into pumpkin purée.Cranberry orange sauce will be made tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 For the pumpkin purée, I cooked the pumpkins one at a time in the Instant Pot. The skin falls right off, the flesh separates easily from the seeds. Puréed in the blender and liquid squeezed out. I use a store bought graham cracker crust. Easy and yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 Purty turkey, cooked to temperature, not to when the "pop-up" indicator says it's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Yesterday's bountiful meal. The spread, starting from the far end and working counter clockwise:Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce. I'm pretty sure this is the version Cristal gave me. I've added a sprig of fresh rosemary, a 1" piece of fresh ginger cut into coins, and an eighth of a cup of bourbon to the recipe over the years. Platter of carved turkey. Brenda's pumpkin bread. It was made yesterday and we couldn't wait... Crockpot stuffing. George's green bean casserole. Sweet potato casserole. The thermos is how I keep the gravy warm. We screw off the top and pour it directly out of the thermos, instead of using the spigot in the top. This year I made Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's recipe which uses roasted garlic and onions blended with some of the stock and drippings to thicken. The texture was perfect and the taste fantastic. Now, if it stays pourable when chilled, instead of becoming gelatinous, it's the perfect gravy recipe for me. My plate before gravy... ...and after. A slice of pumpkin pie with fresh made whipped cream piped on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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