My Jewish cooking adventure: July 2011

Saturday 30 July 2011

What was cooking for Shabbos!


So in the kitchen this is what came out.  Just to recap what was for dinner: Sumac marinated chicken, Ptitim with peas, roasted carrots, sweet potato, cauliflower, broccoli, Israeli salad, Beetroot and corn salad, coleslaw salad.





Mental note to self:  recommend that you need to marinate the chicken in the Sumac for as long as you can, at least a minimum of 4 hours and overnight if possible! I unfortunately did not do this and the full flavor did not pull through. 




It is very simple, sprinkle approximately 3-4 tablespoons of Sumac mixed together with Extra virgin olive oil over the chicken and just let it stand for as long as you can afford to do so. you may add salt to season too. Pre-heat the oven to 220 C and grill for approximately 20mins. 

Friday 29 July 2011

Shabbat Shalom!! Good Shabbos!


My favorite day of the week!!!!
The only unfortunate is that I have missed out on the Challah today *sad Face* but this is nothing new. Feels like every Friday it is a gamble whether I will be one of the lucky ones to get a Challah at the bakery!
Never mind, at least picked up some knotted bread rolls.
It is a rather chilly day here in Cape Town so I am thinking some comfort food for Shabbos tonight.
So we are going to sit down tonight to some grilled chicken, I am unsure yet if I will have it in Sumac, Za’atar or Baharat -  wait the man has requested Sumac!  On the side we will have some Beetroot and Corn Salad, Coleslaw Salad, Roasted vegetable. Of course no meal will be complete without Tahini sauce and some hummus.
I better get cracking cause there is not much time!