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FALL CLASSES 2011          
WINTER CLASSES 2011/12          

Menu:
Persian Chicken Soup with Chickpea Flour Dumplings
with Nigella, Poppy, and Cumin Seed Flat Bread

Syrian Sour Soup with Stuffed Meatballs, Parsley, and Mint
with Fluffy Pita Bread

Turkish Wedding Soup with Red Lentils, Bulgur, and Mint
with Sweet Tahini-Honey Bread

Friday, February 10th
10 am —
1 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NEW!

THE ROGER SMITH COOKBOOK CONFERENCE:
Panel Discussion on Immigrant Cookbooks

Fistful of Lentils Cookbook

Saturday, February 11th
PANEL:
10:45 am-
12:30 pm
The Roger Smith Hotel 501 Lexington Avenue,
New York City (between 47th & 48th Streets)

Cookbook Conference

 

NEW!

Dukkah Dip

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Delicious Heart-Healthy Foods

(KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE/NON-DAIRY, SOME FISH)

Menu:

Toasted Spice Dip with Olive Oil, Cumin,
Coriander Seeds, Ground Hazelnuts & Cashews

Red Lentil Soup with Garlic and Lemon

Fresh Salmon Burger Sandwiches with Scallions,
Gingerroot, and Garlicky Mayonnaise Dressing

Spicy Cauliflower Stew with Tomatoes, Ginger,
and Fresh Coriander

Brown Basmati Rice with Turmeric, Cardamom, and Cloves

Fig Bars with Toasted Oats, Cinnamon, and Lemon Zest


Wednesday, February 15th
7
9:30 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NEW!

Salad

ICE (INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION):
Essentials of the Mediterranean Diet
(VEGETARIAN: SOME FISH)

Menu:
Strained Yogurt Dip with Zesty Garlic, Vinegar,
Lemon, and Fresh Dill

Baked Broad Beans with Parsley, Oregano, Lemon,
and Tomato Sauce

Warm Spinach Salad Puree with Lemon, Garlic, and Olive Oil

Egg Noodles with Brown Lentils, Olive Oil, Tahini,
and Sesame Seeds

Cold Bulgur Pilaf Salad with Red Peppers, Scallions,
Parsley, Lemon, and Tomato Paste

Baked Flounder with Tomato-Lemon-Coriander Sauce

Red and Black Lentil Patties with Bulgur, Cumin, and Mint

Whole Wheat Apple Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Zest

Thursday, Februay 16th
10 am–
2 pm
The Institute
of Culinary
Education
50 West 23rd St.
New York City
Recreational Division:
(800) 522-4610
http://www.iceculinary.com

 

 

SPRING CLASSES 2012          

ICE (INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION):
Happy Nowruz!
Dishes to Celebrate the Persian New Year & Beginning of Spring

Menu:
Spiced Pomegranate Sangria w/ Persian Sheraz Wine,
Cinnamon Sticks, Lime & Mint

Chicken Soup with Chickpea Flour Dumplings

Smoky Red Kidney Bean Dip with Tomato Paste,
Lime & Angelica Powder

Chopped Cucumber Salad with Coriander,
Tarragon and Mint Leaves

Chicken Stewed in Walnuts & Pomegranate Juice

Rice with Orange Zest, Shredded Carrots,
Almonds & Saffron Threads

Cauliflower Pie with Onions, Black Pepper & Yogurt

Persian Pistachio Cake with Cardamom Syrup

Thursday, March 15th
10 am –
2 pm
Institute
of Culinary
Education
(ICE)
50 West 23rd Street
New York City
Recreational Division:
(800) 522-4610
http://www.iceculinary.com

 

 

NEW!
Passover Seder

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Mouthwatering Make-Ahead Seder:
Make this night easier than all other nights!
(KOSHER: MEAT & PARVE)

Menu:
Libyan Charoset with Pecans, Dates, Allspice, and Ginger

Moroccan Charoset “Truffles” with Dates, Raisins, and Walnuts

Moroccan Stewed Prunes with Onions, Cinnamon, and Sugar

Italian Matzah Pie with Ground Beef, Pine Nuts, Raisins,
Allspice, and Nutmeg

Syrian Meatballs with Tomato-Cumin Sauce

Egyptian Macaroons with Toasted Walnuts, Pecans, and Dates

Monday, March 19th
7–9:30 pm JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NEW!

Cake

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Delectable Parve Passover Desserts & Confections
(KOSHER: NON-DAIRY/PARVE)

Menu:
Egyptian Marinated Apricot Compote with Apricots,
Prunes, and Raisins

Greek Matzah “Bread” Pudding with Raisins,
Prunes, and Honey Syrup

Italian Sweet & Salty Toasted Ground Almond Cake

Egyptian Style Macaroons with Toasted Walnuts,
Pecans, and Cinnamon

Decadent Chocolate Mousse Tofu Pie with Ground Almond Crust

Friday,
March 23rd

10 am —
12:30 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NEW!

NATURAL GOURMET INSTITUTE FOR FOOD & HEALTH:
A Healthy Sephardic Seder
(VEGETARIAN: SOME EGGS, FISH, DAIRY & HONEY USED)

Menu:

Monday,
March 26th

6:30 —
10 pm
The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health 48 West
21st Street,
2nd Floor
(between 5th & 6th Avenue)
New York City

registrar@naturalgourmetinstitute.com
(212) 645-5170
Natural Gourmet Institute

NEW!

Chocolate Matzah

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Lotsa Matzah: Easy Passover-Friendly Dishes

(KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: DAIRY & PARVE)

Menu:
Crispy Matzah Leek Fritters with Dill and Parsley
Matzah “Pasta” Soup with Onions, Garlic, and Turmeric
Fried Matzah Potato Pies
Matzah Meal Feta Cheese Pie with Spinach, Dill, and Parsley
Chocolate Dipped Dried Apricots and Matzah Squares


Tuesday, March 27th
7–
9:30 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

JCC IN MANHATTAN PRESENTS:
Sephardic Passover Demo at Zabar's

(FREE TASTINGS TO FIRST 40 PEOPLE!)

Demo Recipe:
TBD

Tastings::
TBD

Sunday,
April 1st
TBD Zabar's Gourmet
Food Store
Corner of Broadway
& 80th Street,
New York City

Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

Zabar's Link

NEW!

Chummus

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Taste of Israel:

Celebrate Israeli Independence Day with Us!

(KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE & DAIRY)

Menu:
Chatzilim (Eggplant Dip)

Chummus
(Creamy Chickpea Spread with Sesame Paste,
Lemon Juice and Garlic)

Rotev Tahini
(Sesame Paste Dressing)

Kishooim
(Fried Squash)

Pil-Pi’lim
(Roasted Red Peppers)

Salat Gezer
(Moroccan Carrot Salad)

Salat Turkie
(Red Pepper Salad)

Tabooli
(Bulgur Wheat Salad with Parsley, Mint and Lemon Juice)

Sh’tiyah
(Cold Melon-Mint-Yogurt Drink)
Thursday, April 19th
7–
9:30 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NEW!

dAtes

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Delicious & Healthy Dairy-Free Desserts for Shabbat
(KOSHER: DAIRY & PARVE)

Menu:
Carob Fudge Brownies

Mini Cream of Wheat Walnut Cakes with Honey Syrup

Date Confection with Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Pine Nuts

Green Tea Cakes with Soy Milk, Maple Syrup,
and Black Sesame Seeds

Sticky Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk and Sesame Seeds

Decadent Chocolate Mousse Pie with Whole Wheat Crust
Friday,
April
27th

10 am —
1 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org
SUMMER CLASSES 2012          

NEW!

Rice Crispy Treats

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Backpack Snacks: Easy & Healthy Meals, To –Go Anywhere!
(KOSHER: DAIRY-FREE/PARVE)

Menu:
Whole Wheat Za’tar & Olive Oil Pita Chips with Chickpea-Carrot Dip

Brown Rice Salad with Grated Carrots, Celery, Chickpeas,
Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil

Mini Rye Bread Sandwiches with Garlicky
White Bean Spread & Cucumber

Roasted Nut Mix with Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans,
Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Cumin, Cinnamon, and Coriander

Brown Rice Crispy Treats with Almond Butter, Vanilla, Dried Cranberries, and Dark Chocolate Chips

Chewy Granola with Whole Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds,
Dried Cherries, Dried Apricots, Oats, Maple, and Honey

Banana Muffins with Ground Flax Seeds, Cinnamon,
and Carob Chips


Friday,
June 8th

10 am —
12:30 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NEW!

Greek Salad

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Hot Summer, Cool Salads!
(KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE & SOME DAIRY)

Menu:

Thirst-Quenching Persian Chopped Cucumber Salad with
Tarragon, Chives, and Lime Vinaigrette

Tangy Syrian Bulgur Wheat Salad with Bell Peppers, Scallions, Tomatoes, and Cumin

Salty-Sweet Thai Noodle Salad with Cucumbers, Scallions,
Peanut Butter, Gingerroot, Lime, and Mint

Mediterranean Greek Salad with Chopped Cucumbers, Tomatoes,
Black Olives, Feta, and Oregano

Zesty Indian Chickpea Salad with Red Onion, Tamarind, Mint,
and Fresh Coriander

Refreshing Bulgarian Watermelon Salad with Feta,
Red Onion, and Mint

Sweet & Spicy Singaporean Mixed Fruit and Vegetable Salad
with Cucumber, Mango, Pineapple, and Chili-Tamarind Dressing

Aromatic Algerian Fruit Medley with Meyer Lemon, Muddled Mint,
and Orange Blossom Water


Friday,
June 22nd

10 am —
12:30 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NEW!

salad blue cheese

JCC IN MANHATTAN:
Cooking for Fertility

(KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE & SOME DAIRY)

Menu:

Cold Beet Salad with Olive Oil, Cumin, and Tamarind

Chopped Kale Salad with Celery, Pumpkin Seeds,
Crispy Apples, and Dried Apricots

Baby Spinach Salad with Chickpeas, Roasted Nuts,
Blueberries, and Crumbled Blue Cheese

Bulgur Wheat Pilaf with Red Lentils and Onions
served with Whole Milk Yogurt

Whole Wheat Pasta with Asparagus, Chopped Egg
& Toasted Almond-Pistachio Pesto

Mushroom and Kidney Bean Burgers
with Walnuts and Fresh Thyme

Creamy Quinoa Pudding with Almond Milk, Cinnamon,
and Maple-Brown Rice Syrup


Tuesday,
July 10th

10 am —
12:30 pm
JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave.
(@76th Street)
New York City
Jennifer Goren
(646) 505-5713
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

NATURAL GOURMET INSTITUTE FOR FOOD & HEALTH:
Middle Eastern Vegetarian
(VEGETARIAN: SOME DAIRY & EGGS)

Menu:

Thursday,
July 26th

6:30 —
10 pm
The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health 48 West
21st Street,
2nd Floor
(between 5th & 6th Avenue)
New York City

registrar@naturalgourmetinstitute.com
(212) 645-5170
Natural Gourmet Institute