Vegetarian

JCC WINTER/SPRING Cooking Social Series: Easy Fun Fad Foods for Tweens and Teens!

Join me at the JCC Manhattan for a fun 5-week cooking series …

FRITTELLE di RISO: Italian Arborio Rice Fritters with Black Raisins, Pignoli Nuts, and Lemon Zest

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Eggs Kosher salt Arborio rice Sugar Pignoli (pine) nuts Golden …

CAKE APERITIF au FROMAGE: Savory French Cake with Cheese and Herbs

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: All-purpose flour Baking powder Baking soda Salt Black pepper Olive …

JCC FALL Cooking Social Series: Easy Fun Fad Foods for Tweens and Teens!

Join me at the JCC Manhattan for a fun 5-week cooking series …

SEPHARDIC MACAROONS: Italian Pignoli-Almond AND Syrian Pistachio-Orange Blossom Water

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts Syrian Flourless Salted …

BIRYANI: Kurdish Mixed Rice with Fried Potatoes, Onions, Almonds, and Spice Mix

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Turmeric Ground cumin Ground cardamom Ground allspice Ground cloves Cinnamon …

CHANIOTIKO BOUREKI: Cretan Zucchini and Potato Pie with Goat Cheese and Fresh Mint

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Russet potatoes Zucchini Kosher or sea salt Black pepper Dried …

ROSH HASHANAH CHALLAH DEMO: Round Jewish Holiday Bread with Apples, Raisins, and Honey

NOTE: This lesson is a 1-hour live virtual demonstration on how to …

LASAGNA el’BADENJAN: Middle Eastern Style Eggplant Parmesan with Za’tar and Sharp Cheese (fry-free/flourless)

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Fresh basil or coriander leaves Large black eggplants Onions Garlic …

SABICH: Stuffed Iraqi-Israeli Sandwich with Fried Eggplant, Hard Boiled Eggs, Salad, Tahini, and Amba Sauce

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Eggs Vegetable, sunflower, safflower, or canola oil Tahini (sesame paste) …

DIP DUO: Moroccan Roasted Tomato Matboucha AND Greek Almond-Garlic Skordalia

MENU: Moroccan Matboucha Dip with Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, and Smoked Paprika Greek …

SALADE DE CAROTTES: Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad with Coriander, Cumin, Raisins, and Saffron

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Carrots Lemon Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves Black and/or golden raisins …

YOM HA’ATZMAUT: Classic Style Israeli Hummus with Tahini and Za’atar Pita Chips

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Canned chickpeas OR dried chickpeas (more traditional) Baking soda (if …

SHAKSHOUKA: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on North African Tomato and Pepper Stew with Cumin, Olives, and Whole Poached Eggs

Shakshouka — a bright and colorful stew of red tomatoes, orange and …

SEPHARDIC PASSOVER: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Cinnamon Dusted Haroset “Truffles” AND Flourless Macaroons

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts Syrian Flourless Salted …

LASAGNA di PANE AZZIMO: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Italian Style Passover Matzah Pie with Crushed Tomatoes, Basil, and Pot Cheese

Passover is one of the most loved holidays in the Jewish calendar …

EZOGELIN ÇORBASI: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on “Ezo-the-Bride’s” Turkish Wedding Soup with Red Lentils, Bulgur, Butter, and Mint

Turkish Ezogelin Çorbasi, otherwise known as “Ezo the Bride’s Soup,” is traditionally …

SPANIKOPITA: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Greek Layered Phyllo Pie with Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Feta

Everyone who loves Greek food knows spanakopita — a flaky pie stuffed …

ANDALUSIAN GAZPACHO: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Chilled Spanish Soup with Tomatoes, Balsamic, Cumin and Coriander AND White Wine Sangria Spritzer with Lime, Peach, Mint

Take a trip to Andalusia where earthy North African spices mingle with …

FALAFEL: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on The Original Veggie Burger!

What makes falafel so versatile, and where does it come from? Learn …

BOUREKAS: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Savory Sephardic Spinach and Cheese Pastries

The flaky stuffed börek — a pastry that once made its way …

Warm Lemony Spinach with Chickpeas AND Baked Broad Beans with Tomatoes, Garlic and Oregano

MENU: Gigantes: Baked Greek Broad Beans with Tomatoes, Olive Oil, and …

BOUREKAS: Savory Sephardic Spinach and Cheese Pastries

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: All-purpose flour Kosher salt Vegetable, sunflower, safflower or canola oil …

THANKSGIVING BAKING! Spanish Olive Oil-Almond Cake with Orange Blossom Water

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: All-purpose flour Farina (or Cream of Wheat cereal) Sugar Baking …

THANKSGIVING VEGETARIAN SIDES: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Roasted Vegetable Salad AND Sweet-Spicy Pumpkin Dip

The traditional American Thanksgiving meal goes back to 1621 when the …

HANUKKAH LOTSA LATKES: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Classic Potato Latkes AND German Apple Fritters

MENU: Kartofl Latke: Ashkenazi Style Crispy Potato Fritters with Celery Leaves …

FALAFEL: The Original Veggie Burger!

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Dried chickpeas OR canned chickpeas Baking soda (if using dried …

CHALLAH BREAD: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Learn to Braid the Best Jewish Brioche AND Homemade Dill Butter

Challah — the iconic braided Jewish brioche — is known worldwide as …

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT: Full Menu “F’All” About Apples! (Vegetarian/Meat)

MENU: Sliced Apple Salad with Shallots, Celery, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Cider …

TURKISH ESSENTIALS 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Ezogelin Çorbasi: Red Lentil, Bulgur, Butter, and Mint Soup Kara …

SYRIAN SPECIALTIES 4: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Parve/Non-dairy)

MENU: Addes: Red Lentil Soup with Garlic, Coriander, and Lemon Fattush: …

SYRIAN SPECIALTIES 3: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Fattush: Parsley Salad with Parsley, Cucumbers, Mint-Za’tar Dressing, and Pita …

SYRIAN SPECIALTIES 2: Full Menu (Fish and Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Fattush: Parsley Salad with Parsley, Cucumbers, Mint-Za’tar Dressing, and Pita …

PERSIAN ESSENTIALS 3: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Nazk’hatoon: Iranian Broiled Eggplant Dip with Pomegranate Paste and Angelica …

NORTH AFRICAN DELICACIES 2: Full Menu (Meat or Fish)

MENU: Yellow Rice with Onions and Turmeric Moroccan Sweetened Green Tea …

NORTH AFRICAN DELICACIES 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian or Fish)

MENU: Yellow Rice with Onions and Turmeric (except if preparing couscous dish) …

MODERN EVERYDAY COUNTRY FRENCH: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: North African Style Taboulé-Couscous Salad with Lemon, Yellow Peppers and …

MIDDLE EASTERN MEZZE COCKTAIL PARTY: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Meat)

MENU: Creamy Hummos with Lemon, Sesame Paste, and Za’tar Muhammara: Roasted Red …

GOING GREEK 2: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Skordalia: Garlic-Almond Spread with Lemon Greek Country Salad with Chopped Cucumbers, …

GOING GREEK 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Gigantes: Baked Broad Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil Keftedes …

ETHIOPIAN ESSENTIALS 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Parve/Dairy-free or w/Dairy)

MENU: Tej: Quick Chilled Honey-Ginger Wine Quick Style Injera Flatbread Ni’ter …

MUFLETA: Moroccan Rolled Flatbreads with Honey and Butter for Mimounah

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: All-purpose flour Kosher salt Sugar Active dry yeast Safflower or …

KOLLAH JUSH: Persian Warm Yogurt Soup with Onions, Dried Mint, Dill, and Turmeric

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onion Garlic Fresh dill leaves Fresh mint leaves Kosher salt …

KEFTEDES apo SPANAKI: Greek Spinach Fritters with Dill and Sharp Cheese AND Tzatziki Yogurt Dressing

MENU: Keftedes apo Spanaki: Greek Spinach Fritters with Dill and Sharp …

LESCÓ: Hungarian Pepper and Tomato Stew with Paprika and Sour Cream

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onion Garlic Mix of green, yellow and red bell peppers …

SBANECH b’LIMONEH: Syrian Creamed Lemon Spinach with Chickpeas

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Extra virgin olive oil Canned chickpeas Baby spinach leaves Onions …

NAZK’HATOON: Persian Broiled Eggplant Dip with Pomegranate Paste and Angelica Powder

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Eggplant Garlic Onions Tomatoes Extra virgin olive oil Pomegranate syrup …

FALL RICE with Chopped Apples, Almonds, Cinnamon, and Savory Onions

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onions Apples Ground turmeric Ground cinnamon Kosher salt Black pepper …

PESAH SPANIKOPITA: Greek Matzah Meal Pie with Spinach, and Dill

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Feta cheese (optional) Eggs Matzah meal Kosher salt Black pepper …

SPANECH JIBBIN: Syrian Spinach-Cheese Pie (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Vegetable, canola, or olive oil Onions Frozen chopped spinach Cucumbers …

M’JEDRAH Syrian Rice and Lentils (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)

MENU: M’jedrah: Syrian Rice with Lentils and Onions Yogurt Dressing with Cucumbers …

ADDES: Syrian Red Lentil Soup with Garlic, Coriander, and Lemon

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Extra virgin olive oil Ground cumin Ground coriander Kosher salt …

KASHKARIKAS: Egyptian Peeled Zucchini Stew with Tomato, Lemon and Dill AND Turmeric Yellow Rice

MENU: Kashkarikas: Egyptian Peeled Zucchini Stew with Tomato, Lemon and Dill …

KASHKARIKAS: Egyptian Peeled Zucchini Stew with Tomato, Lemon and Dill

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Sunflower, canola, safflower, or extra virgin olive oil Tomato paste …

KIBBEH NEYEH: Syrian Bulgur Salad Torpedoes with Red Lentils, Scallions, Peppers and Cumin

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Extra virgin olive oil Dried red lentils Fine-grain bulgur wheat …

BATATA VADA: Indian Potato Fritters with Mustard, Cumin, Curry, and Ginger (served with Green Coriander-Mint Chutney)

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Idaho or Yukon Gold potatoes Fresh ginger root Hot green …

ARROZ kon SPINAKA: Greek Sephardic Rice with Spinach, Tomatoes, Feta and Dill

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Long-grain white rice Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt Black …

KOUSKSI de PRINTEMPS: Tunisian Spring Vegetable Couscous with Carrots, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Quatre Épices

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Canned chickpeas Fine regular or whole wheat couscous Extra virgin …

LEBANESE COUSCOUS SALAD with Basil, Apricots, Dates, and Toasted Pine Nuts with a Honey-Lemon Dressing

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Kosher salt Black pepper Dried mint Fresh basil leaves Dried …

ANDALUSIAN GAZPACHO: Chilled Spanish Soup with Tomatoes, Balsamic, Cumin and Coriander

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Persian or Israeli cucumber Red and yellow tomatoes Red bell …

EZOGELIN ÇORBASI: “Ezo-the-Bride’s” Turkish Wedding Soup with Red Lentils, Bulgur, Butter, and Mint

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Ground lamb or beef Long-grain white rice (if you have …

LASAGNA di PANE AZZIMO: Italian Style Passover Matzah Pie with Crushed Tomatoes, Basil, and Pot Cheese

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Eggs Whole milk pot cheese, Farmer’s cheese, cottage cheese (4% …

SEPHARDIC PASSOVER: Cinnamon Dusted Haroset “Truffles” AND Flourless Macaroons

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts OR: Syrian Flourless …

SPANIKOPITA: Greek Layered Phyllo Pie with Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Feta

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onions Baby spinach leaves Red or Green Swiss chard leaves …

MEDITERRANEAN COCKTAIL PARTY: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Hummus, Feta Dip, Za’tar Pita Chips AND “Rose of Aleppo” Cocktail

MENU: “Rose of Aleppo” Gin Cocktail with Cardamom Syrup, Lemon, Rose …

SHAKSHOUKA: North African Tomato and Pepper Stew with Cumin, Olives, and Whole Poached Eggs

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onions Green bell peppers Garlic Kosher salt Ground black pepper …

Jennifer Abadi | Skills Vegetarian