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Summer Time Tuna Salad

Andrea’s Corner

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 »

Sweet Potato Casserole

Posted on November 14, 2006

A more traditional sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving. 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 cup sugar 2 beaten eggs 1/4 cup (parve) margarine, melted 1/2 cup milk or milk substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Topping 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup margarine, melted In large bowl mix together Continue Reading »

Sweet Potato Puffs

Posted on November 9, 2006

Another different twist on sweet potatoes for Turkey Day! 2 lbs sweet potatoes 1/3 cup orange juice 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1 inch pieces. Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough water Continue Reading »

Sweet Potato Ring

Posted on November 3, 2006

Make this in your bubbie’s old round “jello” mold! Seriously, you will need a ring mold or an angel food pan for this recipe. Enjoy! 4-1/2 C sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked 2 ounces butter, or pareve marjarine, melted 3 eggs, separated 1 teaspoon ground ginger Topping 4 slices stale bread, crusts removed and processed Continue Reading »