Chicken Cordon Bleu

This copycat Kosher recipe was inspired by an Atlanta  friend,  Judy Lipis. Our family loves it!

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded or sliced horizontally to about 1/4" thickness. You can also roll out with a rolling pin.
4 -8 slices pastrami
4 slices parve cheese, such as provolone or mozzarella
1/4 cup flour
1 cup Panko crumbs
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for crumbs
2 eggs
1/3 cup olive oil for oven frying

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Put  1/3 cup of oil in an 8x8 glass or ceramic baking dish
Prepare chicken to about 1/4" thickness
Lay strips of pastrami on chicken; then add pieces of cheese.
Roll chicken (like a burrito) as tightly as possible. Secure with a toothpick or skewer.

Season flour with pepper and garlic
Mix the crumbs with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, which will help them adhere to chicken.
Gently, roll filled chicken in flour, and then in bread crumb mixture
Place seam side down in baking dish; remove toothpicks
Bake about 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!

Two brands of vegan parve kosher certified cheeses we recommend are Daiya, and Follow Your Heart

Tate's Bake Shop Cookies

We have "coveted" the idea of Tate's cookies since Oprah chose them as "one of her favorite things" twice.  And, now most varieties of Tate's cookies are kosher certified OU-D, including the world famous crisp, buttery chocolate chips. It all started when Kathleen King, founder of Tate's Bake Shop, began baking when she was just eleven years old, selling small batches of her crisp, buttery chocolate chip cookies off of a fold-out card table on on her parents' Long Island farmstead.
In 1980, when she was only 21, Kathleen opened her first bake shop. Tate’s Bake Shop has been Voted the Best Bakery in the Hamptons year over year and is a destination for locals and tourists with lines that stretch out the door,. Tate's Bake Shop is, as the New York Times noted, "worth putting miles on the odometer."

Tate's is now available in most supermarkets and online at Target stores.

How to Remove Wax from your Menorah

As Hanukkah comes to an end, it’s time to clean the menorah. Some consider every drip a memory, but most try to clean and polish the treasured menorah.

Peas Love & Carrots, The Cookbook

Peas Love & Carrots , The Cookbook
By Danielle Renov.
Copyright 2020 by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications, photos by Moshe Wulliger

Feature by Roberta Scher Contibuting Editor, KosherEye.com

It is not often that I read a cookbook cover to cover in one sitting, but I couldn't put this one down.  First, there is the beauty of the book, then the photos by Moshe Wulliger, then the clever &meaningful chapter headings, and the crisp clean fonts. It is simply a pleasure to read, and to cook from!. The recipes, there are 250, are creative , mostly simple and easy to follow.
Even the "tips" (86 of them) are chock full of information, many that a seasoned cook like me found helpful. Cinnamon and ginger are very compatible! Turmeric stains hand....Wear gloves! Peel your celery; no one likes to eat strings. There are 86 more tips/hacks just in the book's introduction. And, most every recipe has a fabulous photo , and her tips & tricks. The recipes are approachable and delicious.

Danielle lives in Jerusalem, and is well known for her popular blog/website peaslovencarrots.com, and her @peaslovencarrots on Instagram. (with over 50,000 followers) She was born and raised in Long Island into a mixed Moroccan and Ashkenaz family. She moved to Israel shortly after her wedding to Eli. Her love of food has attracted people from all walks of life, and levels of cooking. She particularly is known for wandering Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda Shuk, where she greets old and new friend, vendors and shoppers.

Treat yourself, or treat others. If you are searching for a hostess gift for Yom Tov, I highly recommend this cookbook. As Danielle says: All you KNEAD is Love, and I love this cookbook.

Enjoy these Sample Recipes: 
Pomegranate Braised Brisket
Apples & Honey Mustard Chicken

Lekue Microwave Grill

Lekue Microwave Grill
by Roberta Scher, Contributing Editor

Who "woulda"' thought it? ...Grilled cheese in the microwave. Whaattt?

Technology meets an American classic...think buttery, melted cheese on toasted whole wheat bread! The Lekue grill makes it simple to prepare crispy sandwiches, toasted panini, veggie burgers, quesadillas, fish patties and vegetables in the microwave. (Burgers and hot dogs work too...but we've made our grill dairy.)
This unique appliance features a non-stick metal body with red silicone handles for safe movement of food in and out of the microwave. It is easy to use and dishwasher safe as well.
Simply pre-heat the grill for three minutes in a microwave, and then add your food of choice. Clamp the 2 sides of the grill together and microwave again. It even makes grill marks. The process does require a microwave that has a rotating tray. The grill comes with a helpful cooking brochure.

This little wonder is a time saver, and perfect for one or two servings.  We think that it makes a great holiday gift or treat yourself!
The Lekue Microwave Grill is available  on Amazon, and additional online stores.