Kitchen

[evelyner]

HAPPY PASSOVER TO YOU ALL

[I am still oxox]

Brisket is in the crock pot, last time I made one I made it in the oven and it was a disaster, never got soft

[dfyre]

On 4/13/2014 Usedtobeoxox said:

Brisket is in the crock pot, last time I made one I made it in the oven and it was a disaster, never got soft

Mine is as well - used to do it on top of the stove, but since I do work, this is way easier. Anyway, hubby is Jewish, so I do my best this week (bites that it overlaps with Easter almost every year, but I always have special stuff for him - my matzoh ball soup is killer). This is the cake I make for him when he can't have the Easter goodies:

Put the following in a large Pyrex bowl:

1 C. sugar
1 lb. butter
1 lb. semisweet chocolate (I use chips, but any chopped up is fine)
1 C. water or coffee

Microwave until chocolate and butter are melted. Cool slightly.

Meanwhile, whisk 8 large eggs. Mix with chocolate mixture and pour into greased 9 or 10" springform pan. If your pan does not have a tight closure, wrap foil around the bottom as the batter is very thin.

Bake at 325 for about an hour or until set. Cool and then chill 4 hours or overnight. It will have the consistency of cheesecake once chilled, but I've been caught short on time and just spooned it into bowls while warm. Top with whipped topping if desired.

[Poodlepet2]

Dfyre, with this recipe, you are most a definite MOT (Member of Tribe)! Be still my heart-now, this looks decadent no matter what your religious persuasion....oh, and topped with a couple of raspberrys....or eaten while sipping on a liqour-like Coconutta.....what bliss....

Thanks for sharing!

Poodlepet

[kutira]

Wow, dfyre that recipe sounds wonderful! Poodlepet, you're right she's definitely a MOT.

HAPPY PESACH EVERYONE!!!

[violann]

On 4/12/2014 Feline Fine said:

Translation: Passover.

(for those who don't know)

[Poodlepet2]

The first night of Pesach, I made hubby's beloved potato kugel (shredded potatoes, salt, eggs, blot moisture, add enough matzoh meal or cake meal to absorb any extra moisture, bake at 350 until brown. I love making carmelized onions, letting them cool, then adding to the batter: they are da' bomb!) I used cake meal-and I have not used it in a long time. It occurred to me how very much it is like flour....so, the next night, I made Tyler Florence's Chicken Francaise and I used cake meal that I seasoned with a little salt and paprika-and it was fantastic! Something new for our Passover table and it was such a resounding success, everybody wants it again! The only thing you might want to tweak a little is his use of the lemon rind towards the end: I think if you use the amount he suggests, it would kill the dish. I used just a few slivers and it was bright, but not overbearing.

What is everybody else making these days? This weekend I'm making a brisket for my son and his girl friend: I've never made this recipe before. It calls for sweet wine, a little honey, dried fruits including prunes, apricots and raisins. Has anybody made a brisket with so many sweet things in it? I think I'm going to cut back a little. I don't mind some sweetness, but I sure don't want "candied" beef!

Have a great day,

Good Yom Tov,

Poodlepet

[dfyre]

Monday was brisket (chopped onion/carrot/celery, brisket, bottle of Heinz ketchup in slow cooker - original recipe called for sautéing veggies and browning brisket and cooking on stove but I got lazy and this tastes great if cooked 9-10 hours while I'm at work - you can add small carrots and/or potatoes if you want).

Tuesday was chicken legs and thighs over cut up onions, artichoke hearts and mushrooms then topped with equal parts olive oil and vinegar (called for red wine, I only had balsamic) with some mustard, garlic and sage added - yummy.

Wednesday was leftovers as hubby was rushing off to a VFW meeting after dinner.

Last night was prime rib which was on special for $4.99 lb. - used Paula Deen's method so I was able to direct (retired) hubby to get it going - with baked (OK, microwaved) potatoes, mushrooms & onions and green beans. Cats REALLY loved us last night.

Salmon tonight since it's Good Friday and I can't have meat.

Turkey tomorrow. Now, I'm used to having sausage dressing, so I bought turkey sausage and some farfel and am going to give it a shot - might regret that.

Sunday we go to my aunt's for Easter dinner - she asked me to bring my sweet potato casserole and I'll bring a dessert hubby can eat. She usually has ham and turkey breast.

Have a vet appointment after work Monday night, so am not cooking.

Oh, add to the above huge vats of matzoh ball soup all week!

[KYToby]

My roommate is running a marathon tomorrow, and he asked if I would make something for breakfast today "that is filling but contains a lot of carbs" (since he was working from home today). I made matzo brei.

When he asked what I was making, I said, "Well, if I describe it, it's not going to sound good. When you see it, it's not going to look good. When you taste it, you will love it." So, I served it up with cinnamon sugar on top since we were out of jam.

He did love it, and four hours later he says he is still full. He has also requested it again Sunday morning.