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Appetizer

February 15, 2019

Buckwheat-Cheddar Blini with Smoked Salmon

A festive, flavorful appetizer, ideal for special occasions. The recipe, by cookbook author Sophie Dahl, ran in Food And Wine magazine, March 2010. Ingredients 2 T snipped chives, plus more for garnish 2 ounces sharp shredded Cheddar cheese 3/4 c buckwheat flour (found at health food stores or Amazon.com) 4 – 5 ounces sliced […]

February 15, 2019

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

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A delicious appetizer that is easy to prepare. Ingredients 6 large button mushrooms Olive oil for drizzling 2 T butter 1 shallot, minced 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 2 t chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 t minced pepperoncino (see Note below) 4 – 5 T Panko bread crumbs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper […]

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Brunch

January 8, 2019

Spinach and Artichoke Strata

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Serves 6 Ingredients 2 T olive oil 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and patted dry 3 green onions, sliced thin (white and light green parts only) 2 cans artichoke hearts (drained) 8 oz. (about 5 cups) day old baguette, cubed 6 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 3/4 c. milk […]

October 1, 2018

Blueberry Muffins

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Adapted from a recipe called “Jordan Marsh’s Blueberry Muffins” by Marian Burros in the New York Times. The lemon zest is optional, but it gives a good added flavor. Ingredients ½ c margarine or butter, softened 1 ¼ c sugar 2 eggs 1 t vanilla extract 2 c flour ½ t salt 2 t baking […]

Chavurah

March 16, 2018

What are people from existing Chavurot saying?

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What are people from existing Chavurot saying? Social Gatherings:Chavurah Ruachhas done many interesting things over the years we have been together. We have 15 active members who try to attend all our activities: miniature golf, Solomon’s Castle, Shabbat services, Chanukah parties, a Mote tour, volunteering at the food festival and the food bank, etc. Everyone has […]

Desert

March 3, 2019

Tiramisu Pudding Cake

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Delicious and easy to make! Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for the dish 1/2 cup whole milk 1 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa […]

February 15, 2019

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

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Every day

January 25, 2019

Greek Salad

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A healthy and flavorful dish Dressing Ingredients 1 cup olive oil Juice from 1 large lemon 2 to 3 t of dried oregano (start with 2 teaspoons) 1 T minced fresh garlic 1 t dried basil 2 T red wine vinegar 1 T Dijon mustard 1 t sugar, or to taste ½ t Kosher salt […]

January 14, 2019

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

sinaisrq / Every day, Recipes, Soup /

INGREDIENTS 1 2-lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced into ½”- ¾” cubes, yielding about 6 cups of cubed squash 4 TBSP olive oil 3 TBSP butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp yellow curry powder […]

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Holiday

December 6, 2018

Delicious Toppings for Party Size Latkes

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Applesauce and sour cream are traditional and yummy toppings, but here are some new and creative topping ideas for Hanukkah celebrations. Be creative and have fun! Party Size Latkes: To make hors d’oeuvres-size latkes, use your favorite recipe but fry them in 2 ½ inch cakes. (Use a heaping 2 tablespoons of potato mixture.) Drain […]

December 4, 2018

Strawberry Sufganiyot: Donuts for Hanukah

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Enjoyed in Israel and around the world! Ingredients for Dough 1 1/4-oz. envelope active dry yeast (about 2 & 1/4 tsp.) 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for surface 1 Tablespoon plus ¼ cup sugar 2 large egg yolks and 1 large egg ½ cup warm whole milk 2 Tablespoons fresh orange […]

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Main Dish

March 3, 2019

Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

sinaisrq / Main Dish, Recipes /

A Moroccan-inspired dish, this slowly braised stew is savory and exotic. Ingredients 8 bone-in chicken thighs, with skin 2-3 T canola oil 1/2 t ground ginger 1/4 t ground red pepper, optional 2 t kosher salt, divided 1 c unsalted chicken stock 1 t freshly ground black pepper 2 t honey 2 c chopped onion […]

January 25, 2019

Chicken Souvlaki

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A delicious Greek Chicken Kabob recipe Ingredients 1 small onion, cut into chunks (about 1 cup) 1 cup olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 T minced garlic (more if desired) 3 T dried oregano 1 T dried thyme 2 T freshly ground pepper, or to taste 2½ to 3 lbs. boneless chicken, cut […]

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Rabbi Huntting

October 29, 2018

Message from Rabbi Huntting

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The news from the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh has left us broken hearted, and we are justified in feeling frightened, as the attack and murder there conjures up terrible memories both recent and further in the past. But there is one thought that can help us to find the strength necessary for the […]

Rabbi Kahn

November 29, 2018

Rabbi Samantha Kahn’s First Message to Temple Sinai

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Two years ago, I bid farewell to my family and friends of Congregation Emanu El in Houston, Texas, as I followed my husband to the Bay Area and began the next chapter in our lives. For six years I served nearly 2,000 families, offering the complete range of rabbinic duties with my clergy team. And […]

Recipes

March 3, 2019

Tiramisu Pudding Cake

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March 3, 2019

Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

sinaisrq / Main Dish, Recipes /

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Salads

January 25, 2019

Greek Salad

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Side Dishes

February 15, 2019

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

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January 25, 2019

Tzatziki Sauce

sinaisrq / Appetizer, Recipes, Side Dishes /

This yogurt dip is incredibly versatile—serve it with pita wedges as an appetizer, or pair it with grilled fish or vegetables. Also goes well with the Souvlaki. Ingredients 1 c Greek yogurt 1/3 English cucumber (about a 4-inch piece) 1 garlic clove 1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 to 2 T olive oil ½ […]

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Soup

January 14, 2019

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Temple News

September 20, 2018

President’s Yom Kippur Appeal

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Yom Kippur Appeal: 2018 As I was preparing for today’s remarks, I was reminded of a story that I recently heard. Saul and Ester Gittlemen of Temple Beth Israel in Long Island just celebrated their 60thwedding anniversary. There was a special Shabbat service in their honor that their entire family attended. After the service, […]

September 13, 2018

President’s Rosh Hashanah Remarks

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Gud Yuntif” There are many people who are responsible for making our service wonderful this morning. Thank you to Rabbi, Chazzan, Christine, our Singers, Ellyn Bender, our HHD chairman, Judy Swerdlow, our VP of Ritual, our readers, bimah honorees, ushers and greeters. I’d like to begin my remarks with an analogy. Every year, our President […]

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Uncategorized

September 15, 2018

Julia Child’s Recipe for Gravlox. A sumptuous salmon recipe for Break-the-Fast

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Ingredients 2½ to 3 lbs. salmon fillets, skin on, all bones removed 1½ T kosher salt (more if needed), and 2¼ t brown sugar 4 T cognac, plus more if needed 1 c dill sprigs, packed Directions Trim the salmon fillet, cutting away any thin uneven edges and the thin end of the […]