Easy Carnivore Breakfast 3 ingredients

 You may be thinking what might I eat for breakfast on the carnivore diet. Here's a simple three ingredient meal.

1) Melt butter

2) Sear tuna 🐟 steak

3 fry eggs in leftover butter 🧈

Enjoy!

Does Trader Joe's Carry Kosher Wine

If you're trying to find a kosher wine at Trader Joe's you've come to the right place. In this post we'll discover some of the wines that my local TJ's had in stock today.

I went to my local Trader Joe's and discovered the following kosher wines on September 14th 2021:

There were two vintages from Givon, The Galilee Dry Red which is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and a White Chardonnay. Next on the shelf were two sparkly Italian whites the Trader Joes Sara Bee Moscato and the famous Bartenura Moscato for more than double the price.

The fifth kosher wine that I found was hidden away with the real bubblies. In a discreet dark bottle with orange label and foil waits an Italian Prosecco by Deccolio at 11% alcohol by volume and only $7.99 per bottle it's a steal.

Which vintages are available at your local Trader Joe's? I'd love to hear in the comments below.

What if your local store doesn't carry kosher wine? You can have it delivered right to your door. You can shop online from over 1,000 kosher vintages from all corners of the globe including: France, Italy, California, Israel, Spain, and Chile. With a bottle in every budget and every size you're sure to find something you'll enjoy. Visit KosherWine.com (referral) and use Coupon Code RF-92268 for $15 off any order of $150 or more. free shipping. Terms apply.

Behind Every Good Chef is a Great Garden

Every chef needs a garden to get their  fruits and veggies from. What better way than to plant that garden yourself.

You don't need a large space to start. You do not even need to dig. Here I'll demonstrate the beginnings of a no dig garden that can be started on any small patch of land be it covered in weeds or not.

How Many Za'atar Covered Chickpeas Fit on a Half Sheet Tray

Ever looking for a quick snack to make something you can grab to go without making a mess. Za'atar or any spiced roasted garbanzos get the trick done. Packed with protein am ready to  satiate you.

Gather the beans dry rub spices in any flavor combination that suits you and some fine oil preferably from an olive. Mix it up, pour it on a sheet tray, and bake at 350°F for about ten minutes. You want it to get a bit crunchy but not dried out or burnt.

How many garbanzos fit on a half sheet?

You Don't Need an Immersion Blender, but it Helps.

Roasted Butternut Squash Surprise Soup

Normally this type of soup would be blended in the pot before serving. However, if your favorite immersion blender is hundreds of miles away you can finish the soup in a food processer. Do not use a blender with hot soup, the lid can fly off and seriously burn you, ER visits will follow. Another option is to dice all the vegetables super fine and the will start to dissolve while the soup simmers.

Clearly if you wish you can order one on amazon and make the soup in a day or two. That'll give you time to make sure you have all the ingredients or you can order those as well.


Start by sauteing the first three ingredients (listed below) until golden and aromatic.

Next add some more Olive oil and lightly sautee all the vegetables and the surprise fruit. Optionally, you can roast these ingredients instead.

Step three, add enough water to cover, let boil and reduce to simmer.

Lastly, season the soup with the spices listed below or however your heart desires. At this point if you're lucky enough to have an immersion blender you would blend the soup to your desired consistency.

Enjoy and let us know how it was in the comments below.

Ingredients
1 yellow onion
1/2 head garlic
1 inch Ginger
1 medium butternut squash (2-3 pounds)
3 large potatoes
1 Apple.
Salt
Black pepper
Pinch of cayenne
Smoked paprika
Touch of cinnamon
Nutmeg

Strawberry Lime Popsicle

Check out this awesome Strawberry Popsicle recipe from the NoBiggie Food blog

Find every thing you need to make it in the links below.

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Deviled eggs are out. Come see what's new.

We've all seen the pictures, maybe even tasted a decadent deviled eggs. Maybe you've had a spicy version. In either case you tasted a piece of timeless tradition.

Today, we taste something completely new. Today we welcome the invention of Russian potato salad stuffed eggs. Something grandma might have made and the recipe got lost. Presenting the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Shabbos Fish Pickled Style

Hillel used to say: ... "In a place where there are no men strive to be a man."

In a place where there's no fishmonger strive to be a fisherman.

Shmaltz Herring with onion, lemon, Serrano's and sweet red peppers.

Packed in Nellam Baby Food Jars

 #ShabbatFish. #SchmaltzHerring #SerranoPeppers

Don't talk about your marriage. No, really.

Did you know you can improve you marriage without even talking about it 💡💡 in just 285 seconds per day?! In fact talking about it can make it worse, according to research by Steven Stosny Ph.d, & Patricia Ed.d Love. You just need to connect more. Develop a love beyond words.

In one example before setting out on a road trip with the kids, my wife took the time to prepare my dinner for that night (and the next). Over a bed of rice and home fried potatoes she laid freshly cut mushrooms, asparagus and skinless chicken drumsticks. All spiced to perfection and set in the 1.5 quart Crock-Pot on the counter. The smell of the savory dish was warming as I walked through the door.

As appealing to the eye as it was to the palate.

Most times all you need to connect is a kind, caring, or nurturing gesture. Discuss below ⤋⇊⤋⇊

Eight nights of latkas. The Finale!

As Hanukkah comes to a close we reminisce about the eight wonderful nights of latkas, added light from the menorah and the dreidle games that we played. A time we celebrate with our family and friends.

On the first night we had traditional potato latkas and a surprise beet latka, yum.

On night number two we had a sweet and tasty apple latka.

On night number three we celebrated with a broccili and cheese latka to commemorate the miracle of the Yehudit and the Cheese.

On the fourth night we had a sweet treat made from carrots and sweet potatoes.

One of my favorite latkas were served on the fifth night this year. Zucchini Latkas.

We were even gifted a spectacular menorah shaped latka flipper (aka spatula).

Did you ever eat a Yucca? On night number six yucca latkas were served.

On the seventh night we eat leek latkas. (It's not a custom it just happened that way.)

For the finale on the eighth night of chanukah we served up a butternut squash latka.

The technique stays the same. Grate the vegetable, mix with enough egg to coat all the grating but not too much that they are swimming. Season to taste. And finally fry in hot oil flipping when they will not fall apart until golden brown.

Serve with apple sauce or sour cream.

What types of latkas did you make that are not listed here?

Potato Leek Latkas. Pancakes

For night number seven,
A latka from heaven.
Some cilantro does peek,
Through the potato and leek.

A savory dish,
Serve with meat for fish.
Or a vegetarian plate,
Feel free to create.

Shred Three gezunte potatoes,
A bit of cilantro and one stalk of leek,
Mix it with two fresh jumbo eggs.

Seasoned to taste.

Fry in hot oil for a crispy, savory, and delicious, golden latka. Happy Chanukah.

Part seven of and eight day series. Make sure to see them all.

Did you Ever Eat a Yucca?

Happy Chanukah night number six,
Tonight a special latka we did fix.
A flowering plant with a tuber root,
White starchy yucca is good for you.

Yucca pancakes. Latkas

Ground up with onion, pepper and salt.
Eat them plain, or with a good malt.

Eat them hot, or take them to go.
You should try them, and then you'll know,
How healthy it is, how sweet yucca tastes.
You'll eat them all up, none will you waste.

Light the candles, and pour some great wine,
Then, on yucca latkas I'm sure you will dine.

And if not tonight, write this recipe down.
They make the best latkas in all of the town.

On the fifth night of Chanukah a green latka we eat. Made from zucchini, a spectacular treat. Mixed up with egg and matzo meal fine. Spiced to perfection it tastes so divine.

Fried until crispy with a perfect green sheen. These latkas I tell you are fit for a queen. Eat them plain or with a savory dip. You must enjoy them hot so decide very quick.

That's all for tonight, let's meet again soon. Good night my dear friends goodnight my friend 🌒 moon.

Latkas: Night #4

On this forth night of Latkas,
A sweet treat we do eat.
Made from orange carrots,
and potatoes sweet.

Seasoned with pepper and garlic too.
Mix with egg,

 and fried,

A sweet treat for me and you!

The third night of Latkas

Happy Chanukah 🌃 night number three,
Tonight we have a new kind of latka,
This one is dairy,
It's made of mozzarella and broccoli.

Boil the greens,
And wring them out dry.
Mash them and mix them,
With cheese and then fry (or bake).

For dinner tonight, homemade 🍕 pizza pie.
Served with a dollop of sour cream, you should give it a try.

If you missed the last two nights, click previous post below. And remember to subscribe so you never miss an update. See you next time.

Night Number Two: Apple Latkahs

On the Second Night of Chanukkah Something Sweet: Apple Latkahs

Start with freshly peeled Granny Smith apples. Grate them using your preferred method either by hand with a simple box grater or food processor. We opted for the electric version.

Add a little egg and some brown sugar. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and fry until golden brown. They will look like this.

Served up with a savory dinner of fried rice towers, broccoli, steak cut sweet potatoes, Chicken nuggets, and medium steak strips. Served on your finest China or festive disposables. The choice is yours.

I hope you give this a try and let me know how it goes.

Eight Nights of Latkas

Happy Chanukah night number one, 

We fried up some latkas, Some plain, and some fun. 

Stay tuned right here, for seven more nights, 

We'll have eight types of latkas, We'll enjoy with delight. 

Potato Latkas, Beet Latkas served with applesauce

On Chanukah we celebrate the victory of a small raggedy band that defeated the great Greek army, many years ago. We eat foods cooked in oil to commemorate the miraculous 🕎 menorah staying lit for eight days with only one days worth of oil.

Latkas are served with applesauce

On the first night of Chanukah I present to you traditional potato latkas and beet potato latkas. Served with applesauce and a side of chicken noodle soup.

Chicken Noodle Soup with carrot celery and summer squash

What is you favorite latka flavor?

Not your average Kreplach

On our last visit to Singapore my wife sat down with my grandmother to discuss traditional family recipes. We watched as one was prepared in Nana's kitchen and wrote this down. A similar recipe can be found in The Iraqi Cookbook - (302 color pages) along with many other good ones for you to try.

1) Boil potatoes. Mash and let cool. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in one egg (you don't want a loose dough).

2) Separately brown some ground beef and season to your liking (you can use any meat e.g. lamb or poultry). Allow to cool.

3) Take a portion of dough into your hand make a depression and put in some of the meat mixture.

4) Roll the sides up until your meat is covered by the dough.

4a) Optional: Use your favorite breading to coat your potato chops of a roll or sprinkle.

5) Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.

6) Enjoy while hot! The soft and creamy mashed potato exterior with breading and the savory ground beef inside is an explosion of great taste of yesterday waiting to be enjoyed.

If you noticed my grandmother doesn't give amounts or quantities because that would require you to weigh each potato and adjust according to the weight of the chicken that you brought home from the market. Hope you enjoyed.

Share one of your family heirloom recipes below!

Slow Cooker Shepard's Pie - make it ahead

Tomorrow's dinner made tonight.

Sometimes in the kitchen prep is the way to go. Actually, the kitchen is only as strong as the prep cook. With the wife starting a new job tomorrow and us both having off today it was a perfect night to cook two dinners.

Tonight we had mini burgers aka sliders, pretty mixed rice, sweet potatoes, and steamed corn on the cob (off the cob was also available).

All that left making tomorrow's dinner ahead easier. A surplus sized ground beef mixture makes the perfect base for slow cooker Shepard's Pie. Green beans go next. Drizzle that with basil marinara sauce and finely chopped onions. Finally for the upper most layer a buttery well seasoned mashed potato blend.

Put on the lid. Let sit overnight in the fridge and plop it in the Crock Pot (we have a tiny one) base on low before heading out for the day. If you get home early you can put it on high approximately four hours before dinner.

Update tommorow when it's ready. Good night. Sign up for notifications so you never miss a meal.

[Update: final pictures added]

While waiting to serve I tossed a few spinach leaves on top for good measure. I added shortening on top to make the potatoes crispy but I added to much. Just a bit should do it. The potatoes were slightly creamier than expected but overall I would call this recipe a success.

I present to you Sideways Shepard's Pie.

A simple meal

Sometimes all you have do to is put it on a plate. That is after your wife cooks.

Pan seared white fish over pickled shoestring beets and baby spinach. Baked potato and macaroni.