Apple Pie Oatmeal

Love apple pie? Make this oatmeal recipe for breakfast!

Serves:  1-2

Prep Time: 2-3 min.

Cooking Time: 8 min.

Total: 10 min.

Ingredients

1/3 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground dry ginger
pinch of salt
1 1/4 cups milk, soy milk or almond milk
1 granny smith apple, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp. maple syrup or brown sugar (or more)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon juice
toasted pecan or walnut pieces to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium sized pot, mix together all of the ingredients with a whisk or wooden spoon.
2. On medium, heat mixture and stir frequently.  As the oatmeal cooks, the mixture will thicken.  It takes about 8 minutes.
3. Serve immediately, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, toasted nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Lightly adapted from ohsheglows.com

Peanut Baked Tofu

Spiced peanut butter brings out the best in this baked tofu dish.

Serves:  about 14 slices
Prep Time: 5 min, plus 20 min marinating

Cooking Time: 10 min

Total:  35 min

Ingredients

1 slab extra firm tofu
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tbsp. natural peanut butter
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, pressed
cayenne pepper
paprika
sriracha sauce
salt and pepper
sesame seeds

Directions

1. Using a paper towel, press excess water from tofu. Cut into thin slabs.
2. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.  Taste and adjust spices if necessary.
3. Marinate tofu in a larger bowl or dish for a minimum of 30 minutes.  Can be marinated overnight, by covering and refrigerating.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange tofu slabs so that they don't touch one another.  Spread remaining sauce on tofu.
5. Broil for 5 minutes and remove from oven.  Carefully flip each slab, sprinkle with sesame seeds and return to oven for another 3-4 minutes.
6. Serve warm or cold, as an appetizer (with extra sauce), in salad, or as a side with rice and vegetables.

Adapted from loveveggiesandyoga.com

Compote

Fruit compote traditionally eaten during Passover, but enjoyed any time of year!

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total:  35 min

Ingredients

2 cups dried, pitted prunes
1 cup dried apricot
1 packet of dried assorted fruit
1 can pear halves
10 oz. canned pineapple, chunks
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can fruit cocktail
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)
*change the amounts/types of fruit if desired.

Directions

1. Drain the liquid of the canned fruit into a large pot. Set canned fruit aside.
2. Add all the dried fruits to the pot and mix.  Cover and boil for 15-20 minutes.
3. Add the canned fruits to the pot.  Stir and continue to boil until mixture has thickened, for about 10 more minutes.
4. Serve warm or cold, either plain, with yogurt, or vanilla ice cream.  Compote can be eaten as a dessert, or for breakfast.

Recipe adapted from Joe and Hyla.

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Snack on a chewy oatmeal raisin cookie!

Serves: 16 cookies, freezes well.

Prep Time: 10-15 min

Cooking Time: 12-16 min

Total:  25-30 min

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flour (white or whole wheat)
2 tbsp. ground flax seeds (optional)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tsp. butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.  In a small bowl, soak raisins in a bit of water.  Let stand for 5 min and then drain.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter or margarine and sugars. Mix in egg and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking soda, flax and salt.  Gradually add to wet mixture and mix until combined.
4. Add soaked raisins.
5. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto two parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are golden brown but still soft, about 12 to 16 minutes.
6. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy.

Adapted from marthastewart.com

Still Life

Still Life. Collage from Japanese paper, 2011. (7"x9")

Passover Tzimmis

Tzimmis is traditionally served during the Jewish holiday Passover. A sweet yet savory potato, onion and carrot dish.

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 15-20 min

Cooking Time: 60 min

Total:  75-80 min

Ingredients

2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 large onions, diced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 tbsp. honey or brown sugar

1 cup water

1/2 cup dried prunes, unpitted (or more)

salt and pepper

1-2 tbsp oil

Directions

1. Heat oil in a frying pan and stir fry onions, carrots and ginger for 3-5 minutes.  Add spices, honey and water and stir.
2. Place potato chunks in a large baking dish and pour stir fry mixture over. Add more water if necessary.
3. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and add prunes.  Add more water if needed, or 2 tbsp. matzah cake flour to thicken sauce.
4. Cover again, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
5. Serve as a side dish for meat or fish.

Matzah Brei

A breakfast of sweetened matzah with scrambled eggs. Enjoy for Passover or any time of year!

Serves: 1

Prep Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 5-8 min

Total:  10-12 min

Ingredients

1 1/2 pieces matzah, broken into bite size pieces

2 cups water (more or less)

1 egg, whisked
3-4 tbsp. milk or almond milk

1 tsp. butter or margarine

1 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
maple syrup, to taste

Directions

1. Soak matzah pieces in water for about 1 minute, then drain. 
2. Whisk egg with milk and then add to matzah.  Mix together.
3. In a frying pan or skillet, melt butter. Pour matzah and egg mixture into pan and spread the edges.  
4. Cook for 3-4 minutes.  Cut matzah brei in quarters and flip to cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve immediately with cinnamon sugar and maple syrup. Garnish with fresh fruit.

Recipe from koshercooking.com

Charoset

Shredded apple with all delicious things. Serve this over matzah for Passover, or enjoy any time of year!

Serves: 2 cups

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 0 min

Total: 10 min

Ingredients

2 apples, grated

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or more)

1 tsp. ground cinnamon (or more)

1 tbsp. honey or agave

2 tbsp. sweet red wine or grape juice

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
2. Serve with matzah or other crackers as an appetizer or snack.