Friends,
Thank you so much for joining us at the WRJ opening program! Scroll and enjoy the following recipes from our evening together. If you have any questions, feel free to email cara@caramelizedblog.com.
-Cara & Sheril
APPETIZERS
WRJ “bulb” toast points
Toasted and cooled slice of ciabatta
2 tbsp ricotta cheese, mixed with chopped chives or store-bought pesto
1 half round cherry red tomato or mini halved mozzarella ball (as center of flower)
3 halved baby long/oval tomatoes (as flower petals)
Spanikopita pasta salad
GREEK TUrkey meatballs
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 egg
2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Knotted toothpicks
Tzaziki sauce
Preheat oven to 400 F and line large baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix all meatball ingredients together in a bowl and form into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 20-22 minutes. Serve with tzaziki sauce, for dipping.
MEDITERRANEAN DIP
Crispy chick peas: Drain and pat dry one can of chickpeas with paper towel. Add in single-layer batches to a 400F-degree air fryer (or oven at 450F) with cooking oil spray and za’atar seasoning. Bake until completely crispy, approximately 15 minutes.
YOM KIPPUR BREAK FAST HACK: BAKED EGG SALAD
Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously spray/grease a casserole dish. Crack 1 dozen eggs directly into the dish. Bake at 350 until both whites and yolks are set, approximately 30 minutes. Allow dish to cool (you can cover and refrigerate at this point!).
Flip baked egg onto a large cutting board and chop until finely diced. Transfer chopped eggs back to casserole dish. Combine eggs with 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, and any additional desired ingredients.
HANUKKAH HOLIDAY PARTY LATKE BITES
Latkes:
2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and grated
1 large onion, peeled and grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp coarse kosher salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Toss all ingredients until combined and evenly coated. Pinch 1 tsp-batter portions and carefully place in an air fryer basket (or on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet). Spray generously with oil. Bake at 400 until crispy — This should only take 5 minutes in the air fryer!
Suggested toppings:
Cream cheese or creme fraiche
Lox
Chives
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
Caviar
Greek Yogurt + Fig Preserves
Apple Butter or Applesauce + Cinnamon
HAMAN HANGOVER: PURIM COCKTAIL
2 oz Old Dominick Gin
1 tbsp jam or preserves — flavor of your choice!
1/2 oz lemon juice
2 oz lemonade
2 oz Club soda
MATZO TOFFEE PLACE CARDS
Pipe each guest’s name in white chocolate!
SHAVUOT CHEESE BOARD LINKS
