My Menu for Lean Latin Feast
Posted on 3rd of March, 2011 by Lévana
Sangria This is the menu for our last demo: It was so fabulous I must share it with all of you: There was not one asset it didn’t have: Quick, fun, festive, healthy and lean: How could you beat that? TILAPIA WITH GREEN TOMATO SALSA SPICY PUMPKIN CORN SOUP CHICKEN...
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Filed under: Chipotle Recipes, Coffee, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Green Tomatoes Recipes, Kosher Fish Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Latin Cooking, Lean Classics Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Sangria Recipes, Soup Recipes
My Sangria Recipe
Posted on 3rd of March, 2011 by Lévana
At the risk of bragging, I must tell you all: Sorry guys: My Sangria recipe is the BEST, period! Ingredients: 2 cups very strong hot tea (green, black, red, white), decaf OK A dozen cloves 5–6 cinnamon sticks A few pieces fresh ginger 1 dozen peppercorns 2 bottles dry red...
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Filed under: Kosher Recipes, Kosher Wines, Latin Cooking, Pareve Recipes, Sangria Recipes, Summer Drinks Recipes
Chicken Breasts with Chipotle “Cream” Sauce
Posted on 3rd of March, 2011 by Lévana
I can make a perfect and delicious – and lean! – cream sauce in meat dishes by stirring in a good quality plain soy or coconut yogurt: Yes: Kosher food has moved up n the world, just the way I like it: Natural! chipotles are smoked red peppers, delightful and...
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Filed under: Chicken Recipes, Chipotle Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Latin Cooking, Natural Foods Recipes, Quick Cooking Recipes
Quick Spicy Pumpkin Corn Soup Recipe
Posted on 3rd of March, 2011 by Lévana
Quick and Healthy: My war cry! Here ‘s where frozen, and of course unprocessed, butternut squash always comes to my rescue: In less than 10 minutes’ preparation time, and about 30 minutes’ cooking time, I got 2 gallons of fabulous soup! Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 4 ribs celery, peeled...
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Filed under: Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Latin Cooking, Natural Foods Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Pumpkin Recipes, Soup Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes, Whole Foods Cookbook
Tilapia Fillets with Green Tomato Salsa Recipe
Posted on 3rd of March, 2011 by Lévana
Ready in a jiffy. You’ll be happy to have this larger batch of salsa on hand, and slather it on poached chicken breasts, or on corn chips! Salsa: 6 green tomatoes, quartered 1 jalapeño, halved 1 small red onion, quartered 1/4 cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon or lime juice...
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Filed under: Fish Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Green Tomatoes Recipes, Kosher Fish Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher for Passover Recipes, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Latin Cooking, Pareve Recipes, Salsa Recipes
Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: Monday March 7th: Purim: Edible Gifts
Posted on 3rd of March, 2011 by Lévana
When it comes to bringing edible gifts, nothing comes close to a pint or a loaf or box of something coming straight from your own kitchen. The following selection will establish you as the friend who gives the greatest – and most edible – Mishloach Manot! We are not only...
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Filed under: Cooking Demos Gift Certificates, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Purim Baskets, Vegetarian Recipes, Whole Foods Cookbook
No-Bake Coffee Chocolate Pots de Crème Recipe
Posted on 3rd of March, 2011 by Lévana
Here is my way of making an extravagantly rich classic (egg yolks, cream etc….) into a much simpler and leaner treat. I “cheat” with honest tools: The addition of tapioca allows me not only reach a wonderful texture the healthy way, but also to whip up the whole dessert right...
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Filed under: Chocolate Recipes, Coffee, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
The Kosher Food and Wine Experience: A Remarkable Journey
Posted on 27th of February, 2011 by Lévana
Recently I had been trying to firm up a kosher supervision for retail use of Dashi powder. In my catering days I used to order it from Daniel Berlin at Sushi Metsuyan, so when it came time to write my upcoming cookbook, where I wanted to include recipes using dashi,...
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Filed under: Jamie Geller, Jeff Nathan, Joan Nathan, Kedem Wines, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Wines, Levana Restaurant, NoBo Restaurant, Nobo Teaneck, Noidue Restaurant, Pardes Restaurant, Pier 60, Stories, Susie Fishbein
Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: Monday February 28th: the Lean Latin Feast
Posted on 21st of February, 2011 by Lévana
With this lineup of fabulous Latin flavors, lean food is really easy to enjoy in style. The added bonus is, all the dishes will be naturally gluten-free, without even trying! Come ready to party: Beside the fun and delicious dinner, My sangria is the best! I’ll be demonstrating: Tilapia with...
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Filed under: Cooking Demos Gift Certificates, Cooking for two, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Latin Cooking
Frittata Recipe with All the Fixin’s
Posted on 21st of February, 2011 by Lévana
A frittata is the Latin answer to our classic omelets: It is an open-faced omelet, about an inch high, with other ingredients mixed into the egg mixture rather than used as a filling. The batter is poured into a large skillet and placed on a stovetop, just a few minutes...
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Filed under: Eggs Recipes, Frittata Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
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