Rosh Hashanah, A New Beginning, Happy New Year!

Dad / Chef / Author | Sept. 5, 2002 | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

Rosh Hashanah
Happy New Year

 September 7-8 2002 (5763)

The Jewish New Year, which ushers in the penitential season, traditionally marks the birthday of the world. Though observed only by Jews, its theme is a universal one. On the two days of Rosh Hashanah God's kingship over all people is reaffirmed. We also pray for the time when "everyone will come to serve You and bless Your glorious Name."

The most important symbol of the holy day is the ram's horn or shofar, which was used in antiquity for the purpose of calling the people to battle or to announce the fiftieth year jubilee. It was also used at the coronation of the kings of Israel. According to tradition, the shofar is linked to the story of the ram who was sacrificed by the patriarch Abraham in his son's stead.

It is blown on Rosh Hashanah to exhort the people to a life of sacrificial devotion to God and to humankind. Its call is also intended to arouse the people to examine their deeds and to repent for the misdeeds of the past year. During these days of penitence we are required to scrutinize our actions and to make resolutions of self-improvement.

The nature of the holiday is such that the Jew is filled with confidence in his or her ability to change misfortune into blessing, for "prayer, repentance and charity can avert the severe decree."

[carlo3b]

Let us take this moment in time to wish our wonderful Jewish friends a Healthy and Happy New Year!! In a time of strife in all too many places throughout our world, especially in the Middle East, perhaps we could stop hating long enough to take inventory of the overwhelming issues that we all share, love of family, concern for friends, and hope for tomorrow. Let us each in our own way, pray for a peaceful place in our hearts, that is big enough to fit a person that we differ with, long enough to get to know them as a real person, family loving, caring person, not as a member of a group or an adversary. Perhaps any New Year celebration, no matter your, or our religious beliefs is a good time to take a small step toward a start, a new beginning, a chance at peace. Just maybe here on our FreeRepublic, we could get to know someone you might never meet, then again, maybe not..:( Carlo

[carlo3b]

If we can't make nice, lets at least make dessert!!
 

Honey Poppyseed Parfait
A Jewish High Holiday Favorite

3 egg yolks
2 Tbsps. (1/2 egg), beaten
6 Tbsps. honey
1 cup whipping cream (dairy or pareve)
2 tsps vanilla
2 Tbsps poppyseeds

1) With an electric mixer, beat egg yolks and egg, until foamy.
2) Gradually add honey, beating until lemon-colored.
3) In separate bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Beat in vanilla.
4) Fold in egg yolk mixture with poppyseeds.
5) Place into freezer container. Cover and freeze until firm.
Spoon into Parfait glasses or dessert dishes.

Makes 8 servings. Yummmmmmmmm

[TwoStep]

**Bump**

[carlo3b]

Sassafras Spice Cake

PAREVE (made without milk, meat, or their derivatives)

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cardamom
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup flat root beer soda, or very strong Sassafras tea (leaves, drained)
• 4 tsp. root beer concentrate, or Sarsaparilla (root)-powder (mixed with warm water)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• Cooking spray

1) In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom and allspice.
2) In another bowl, blend sugar and egg whites or egg substitute.
3) Mix in applesauce, root beer and root beer concentrate.
4) Add to dry mixture and mix well. Fold in raisins.
Lightly spray an 8-by-8 inch square pan or bundt pan with cooking spray.
5) Add batter to pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out on cake rack and cool completely. This cake can be frosted with this glaze or served plain. Serves 8.

GLAZE:

• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1-2 tbsp  flat root beer, or to desired consistency
• 1/2 tsp  root beer concentrate

1) Combine the powdered sugar and cocoa.
2) Mix in the root beer and root beer concentrate until desired consistency is achieved.
Drizzle the glaze over the cake.
 
 

[MaeWest]

Thank you Carlo. Cocoa and rootbeer sound like a yummy combination.

[carlo3b]

Glazed Honey Maple Turkey
Ooooooooooh, yeah!  

• 12-pound turkey
• Salt, pepper
• 3 Tbsps. unsalted pareve margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup real Maple syrup, or Maple-flavored syrup
• 2 Tbsps. brandy (please test it first, 2 shots for the cook...Hmmm)

1) Rinse turkey under running water. Pat dry inside and out.
2) Season cavities with salt and pepper. Truss turkey to hold shape.
3) Brush skin with butter or margarine.
4) Arrange breast-side up in roasting pan.
Roast at 425 degrees for 45 minutes.
Reduce heat to 375 degrees. Baste frequently with combined honey, maple syrup, and brandy. Taste Brandy again to be sure it's still OK.
Continue roasting until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 170 degrees, about 1 1/4 hours longer (until leg moves freely and juices run clear).
Cover wing tips and breast lightly with foil when browned. Enjoy!
 
 

[carlo3b]

 
Hey Mae, are you happy to see me, or are those Bazookas in your blouse ...blush, sorry, I couldn't help myself!  Moving right along ............walking away, head down kicking a stone.. grinning

Tofu Banana Cheesecake
Don't laugh, just try it....{{{{shudder}}}}...sooooo goood..LOL

• 32 graham crackers
• 6 Tbsps. sugar
• 6 Tbsps. melted butter
• 14 ounce package tofu
• 1 3/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
• 3 medium bananas
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsps. all-purpose flour
• 3 Tbs.. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. banana extract (optional)
• 1 cup apricot jam
• 2 Tbs.. brandy
• Chocolate frosting (optional)

1) In food processor, place graham crackers; process until crumbs form. Combine with sugar and butter, mixing well. Pat on bottom and 1 3/4-inches up sides of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 375 for 5 minutes. Cool.
2) In food processor, blend tofu and cottage cheese together.
3) Mash and add 2 ripe bananas, honey, flour, lemon juice, and banana extract (optional). Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 for about 35 minutes, or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.

Remove from pan to serving plate. Slice and arrange remaining banana on top.
Heat apricot jam with brandy until liquefied. Press through strainer. Brush glaze over top.
Pipe chocolate frosting around base of cheesecake, if desired.
Refrigerate 2 hours or more before serving.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.

[DancesWithTrout]

Can't wait for ramadan to get here so I can post my ham and bacon kabob recipe.

[Inkie]

Thanks, Carlo. Your good wishes are appreciated.

[Alouette]

Would that honey glaze work just as well for brisket?

[carlo3b]

Would that honey glaze work just as well for brisket?

Alouette, oui il , ajouter plus de miel.
Yes it will, add more honey

[jellybean]

Cover wing tips and breast lightly with foil...

Mine or the turkey's? Should I do both just to be sure?

[lavaroise]

I'm not eating this bland ashkenaze food :-) Just joking, Rosh Ashanah TOVA!!!!

[stanz]

Do you usually cook in your wingtips? I thought they were for special occasions - - just like Ralph Kramden's holiday spats.

[stanz]

That "Sassy"fras cake sound delicious. I am going to try it for a get-together next week.

[jellybean]

Do you usually cook in your wingtips?

No, I usually use a pan...wingtips leave a funny aftertaste... ba da bing

[stanz]

Yeah, a really bad aftertaste, but they drink champagne out of slippers, right?

[Sam Cree]

Thanks for the nice post.

[jellybean]

but they drink champagne out of slippers, right?

That's what I've heard. You have to be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with the ears though!

[jellybean]

Sorry Carlo, this supposed to be a serious thread. I'm in a silly mood today. I'll behave now.

L'shanah tovah