Bubbie Esther’s Chanukah Lasagna

June 20, 2012

Author: Dina Mann

My Bubbie has a Chanukah party every year. She has five daughters, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, so this is one of the few times when all of us get together and re-connect, as we usually see the whole gang only at family simchas, happy occasions. Every year Bubbie tries new things like Persian rices or Greek pies, but the lasagna is a staple that’s chocked full of veggies and sweet like my Bubbaloo!

Ingredients:

1 box of lasagna

1 container frozen spinach

1 zucchini

2 Carrots

1 large ricotta container

2 packs of shredded mozzarella

2 eggs

1 cup(s) sugar

salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

2 bottles of tomato sauce

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350˚.

2. Chop veggies and sauté in large pan and season with salt, pepper and garlic. ( Feel free to swap out these veggies for other such as summer squash, broccoli, peppers, onion…)

3. Bring water to a boil and cook lasagna noodles until mildly cooked. I prefer a little al’ dente as the noodles continue to cook in the oven.

4. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, sugar and 1 and 1/3 bags of mozzarella. Reserve the remainder of the mozzarella.

5. When veggies are cooked add to cheese mixture.

6. Pour sauce on bottom pan, layer with noodles, add cheese/veggie layer, layer with noodles, add sauce, layer with noodles, add cheese/veggie layer and top off with reserved mozzarella.

7. Bake at 350˚ for an hour and half.

8. Enjoy!

Mo Rocca’s Momma’s Ravioli

February 6, 2013

Author: Mo Rocca

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

Garlic

1 package of ground meat

Italian seasoning

Onion

Fresh or frozen spinach

Salt

Pepper

1 dozen eggs

Flour

Preparation:

Prepare the filling and let cool.

Directions as follows:

Place about a Tbsp. of olive oil in a large pan. Add a few pressed or a few tsp. of garlic in and sautee until brown. Add a package of ground hamburger, Italian seasoning, onions, fresh or frozen spinach, and salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned.

Prepare the pasta dough.

Directions as follows:

Place a dozen eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat for about 3-5 minutes. Add flour gradually until the dough is able to be turned out onto a floured surface and kneaded. Knead for a few minutes adding flour if needed until the dough is not sticky any more. Don’t over knead or dough becomes tough. Actually, if it’s still a little sticky, it’s ok because the pasta machine kneads it while it presses it. Cut the dough into pieces small enough to be put into the machine and set it on the widest setting. Put the dough through and gradually set the machine on smaller settings until it reaches the density you want. I usually put it on 3, I think. Place the dough onto a floured surface and start filling from one end folding the edge over the filling crop the ravioli and crimp it with a fork. Boil the immediately or let them dry and then boil or freeze.

Green Bean Casserole Plus

March 6, 2014

Author: Puppett

The original family recipe called for frozen green beans. I loved it but felt it was a touch bland so switched to fresh veggies and added garlic and pepper. An old girlfriend said she liked to add pasta, so I tried it out and people love it!

Ingredients:

16oz fresh green beans

1 bunch fresh broccoli (or asparagus)

1 cup friselli pasta

2 cans/small boxes condensed mushroom soup

8oz fried onions

Garlic Powder

Pepper

Preparation:

Blanch green beans and broccoli. Cook pasta as directed. Mix vegetables and pasta with 6oz of fried onions and condensed soup. Mix in garlic and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins. Sprinkle rest of fried onions on top 5 mins before serving.

Infamous Noodle Kugel

July 28, 2014

Author: Lila Wachter

Noodle kugel is a traditional Jewish European dish that can be served hot or cold. It is similar to the kugel that my grandfather ate in Poland and it helped remind him of the connection to his past home, especially since he lost most of his family in the Holocaust. (Sophie M, Lila’s granddaughter)

Ingredients:

1 12 oz, thin egg noodles

1 grated apple

3 eggs beaten

1 cup sugar

3/4 canola oil

3/4 cup orange juice

3 kbs matzah meal

*I do not add salt*

1/2 cinnamon

Directions:

Boil noodles till tender. When slightly cool, add all ingredients together 9″ pan (spray with pam) Bake at 350 degrees for 3/4 hour or until top of noodles are brown.

Sprinkle top of noodle with a little sugar and cinnamon.

Posted in Baked Goods and Desserts, Side Dishes

Tags: Apple, cinnamon, egg, Kugel, matzah, matzah meal, noodle,oil, orange juice, Passover, pasta, sweet, Workmen's Circle

Pasta E Fagioli

July 28, 2014

Author: C Grillo

Ingredients:

1/2 bag of Great Northern beans

1/2 bag Pinto beans

1/4 cup lentils

1/4 cup split peas

1 tsp parsley

1 stalk celery (chopped)

1 cup crushed tomatoes

1 carrot (chopped)

1 large onion (chopped)

1/2 stick margarine or butter

salt to taste

1 cup broken spaghetti noodles (cooked)

1 box frozen spinach OR broccoli

Directions:

Wash and drain Great Northern & Pinto beans and add to pot. Fill the pot 3/4 full with water

Add parsley, carrots, onions, tomatoes & salt to pot. Bring to a simmer (partially covered) for 3/4 hour.

Add lentils and split peas and Oleo (margarine/butter) and cook for another 3/4 hour – stir a little every so often.

Cook separately frozen spinach or broccoli and spaghetti – add to pot when finished (Split peas should be soft) adjust salt to taste and serve.