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Orange and Raisin Matza Meal Pancakes

Andrea’s Corner

Orange and Raisin Matza Meal Pancakes

Posted on April 5, 2018

From the UTJ’s Southern Test Kitchen, Chef Andrea Presents: Orange and Raisin Matzo Meal Pancakes Makes 16 Pancakes   Ingredients   1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 4 large eggs, separated 5 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted matzo meal 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup sugar Continue Reading »

Spinach Cheese Matzah Brei

Posted on March 30, 2018

From Chef Andrea in the UTJ Southern Test Kitchen Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups onions (about 1 large), chopped 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped ¼-teaspoon salt Fresh ground black pepper 10 ounces of fresh spinach 3 whole wheat matzos or regular 6 egg whites 3 large eggs 1 T butter or margarine ⅔ Continue Reading »

Fudge Chocolate Walnut Cookies for Passover

Posted on March 29, 2018

From Chef Andrea in the UTJ Southern Test Kitchen   Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies Makes 12 four inch cookies or 24 two inch cookies Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups walnut halves (9 ounces) 3 cups confectioners sugar (if you can’t find KLP powdered sugar, you can make your own by putting granulated sugar into a blender or Continue Reading »

Summer Time Tuna Salad

Posted on August 2, 2017

FROM CHEF ANDREA IN THE UTJ SOUTHERN TEST KITCHEN 2 Cans Tuna in Water, drained and flaked 10 oz Cooked noodles – I like spirals best Mayonaise to taste (I use low fat) Chopped veggies (You can use anything that suits you) I used: Celery Green and Yellow Bell peppers Cucumber 1 small can sliced Continue Reading »

PESACH PINEAPPLE KUGEL FROM CHEF ANDREA

Posted on April 2, 2014

Passover Pineapple Kugel Pineapple kugel is sweet and tasty and perfect for Passover or any time. Times Prep Time : 5 min Cook Time : 40 min Ready Time : 45 min Servings 6 Ingredients 4 eggs ½ cup oil ½ cup sugar 4 level tablespoons potato starch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking Continue Reading »

VIENNESE CHOCOLATE TORTE FOR PESACH

Posted on March 24, 2014

FROM THE SOUTHERN UTJ TEST KITCHEN, CHEF ANDREA PRESENTS: Viennese Chocolate Torte The cake is very rich. A small piece goes a long way. 10 eggs, separated 10 heaping Tablespoons sugar (about 1 cup) 8 ounces walnuts, finely ground 2-1/2 Tablespoons matzoh meal 6 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate Combine egg yolks and sugar. Add chocolate Continue Reading »

FOUR BEAN CHILI

Posted on May 10, 2013

FROM THE KOSHER NEXUS SOUTHERN TEST KITCHEN, CHEF ANDREA PRESENTS: Four Bean Chili by Andrea Herrera 4 Tablespoons water or low sodium vegetable broth (for sautéing) 3 bell peppers (red, green, orange, or combo of colors) cut into 1 inch squares 1 medium (sweet) onion, coarsely chopped 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 – Continue Reading »

VIENNESE CHOCOLATE TORTE (For Pesach)

Posted on March 13, 2009

From the test kitchen of Chef Andrea…………. Viennese Chocolate Torte The cake is very rich. A small piece goes a long way. 10 eggs, separated 10 heaping Tablespoons sugar (about 1 cup) 8 ounces walnuts, finely ground 2-1/2 Tablespoons matzoh meal 6 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate Combine egg yolks and sugar. Add chocolate and beat Continue Reading »

TEXAS CAVIAR

Posted on February 4, 2009

This recipe comes from the UTJ’s Southern test kitchen. Chef Andrea is our source for this one: This is a MAJOR yummy recipe. It’s easy and quick too! Texas Caviar – Yeee Haw!! Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup white wine (or regular) vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 Continue Reading »

PASSOVER RECIPE- GEBRUKTS

Posted on April 14, 2008

Potato Muffins (Passover) Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 cups water ¼ cup oil ¼ cup matzo meal 6 oz. Package potato pancake mix Directions: Preheat oven to 400° Beat eggs until well blended. Add oil & water. Stir in matzo meal and potato pancake mix. Allow to thicken for 3 minutes. Fill greased muffin tins and Continue Reading »