Acelgas con Garbanzos (Swiss Chard Stew with Chickpeas)
30 minutes
Acelgas con Garbanzos is a Sephardic crypto-Jewish dish for Shabbat consisting of meat, swiss chard and chickpeas.
1 ½ cup cooked chickpeas
1 bunch Swiss chard
1/8 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1⁄2 lb. beef steak (optional)
3 very thinly sliced onions
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 handful chopped cilantro
Adefina: The Iconic Slow-Cooked Chickpea and Beef Stew
1 hour overnight
Adefina, the quintessential Shabbat dish of the Sephardic Jews of the fifteenth century, is a chickpea and beef stew.
½ lb beef brisket, bone in, or lamb nook
2 Tbsp sugar water (to cover the meat)
1 onion
1⁄2 cup olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp salt
1 whole head garlic
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp turmeric
1 cup chickpeas, soaked in water for 24 hours
6 hard-boiled eggs in their shells
10 dates
1 cup boiled Swiss chard, boiled
10 mint leaves
water
For the fried rice:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1⁄2 cup rice
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ tsp salt
½ tsp turmeric
2 saffron strands
A muslin cloth
Israeli-Style Pizza Rolls
Crispy, savory, cheesy, and perfect, the pizza roll takes one of my favorite foods and transforms it into a portable, snack-sized treat. I've been known to grab a handful of these and a few pieces of fresh fruit from the shuk and call it lunch.
1 package of puff pastry sheets (usually 2 per package)
½ cup of your favorite marinara or pizza sauce
3 cups of shredded cheese (mozzarella or Italian blend works best)
Any pizza toppings of your choice, finely chopped
Olive oil and seasoning for the crust (optional)
Camp Recipes: Israeli Chocolate Balls
These creamy, crunchy chocolate balls are easy to make and fun to eat. Coat them in coconut, sprinkles, or both!
7 oz (about 30) graham crackers
¾ cup granulated sugar
5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
7 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
7 tsp butter or margarine, softened
½ tsp cinnamon
shredded coconut and/or sprinkles
Camp Recipes: Shabbat Potatoes
These soft, seasoned potatoes are a Shabbat favorite at Reform Jewish summer camp. Pair them with a protein and a green veggie for a complete and delicious meal.
Small red potatoes
Olive oil
Citrus grill seasoning
