THE JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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Is BRINGING
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TOWN HALL
MEETINGS
TO YOUR COMMUNITY

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Lakes

1 KABOBS MADE EASY
utes, then turn down heat. Cover
I Cut chicken or turkey breast into
1 and simmer for about 20 minutes
cubes, then marinate for a few hours
or until the rice is tender. Do not
in Italian dressing. Place on wooden ! stir. Allow rice to rest 10 minutes
1 skewers and roast over a Hibachi or
before serving.
I grill. Or, if you hate barbecuing in
EGGPLANT SALAD
the great outdoors, broil the kabob in
1 large eggplant
1 the oven, turning it to grill evenly. on
1 T. olive oil
1 both sides. Optionally, you can stuff
1-2 t. parsley
1 fresh vegetables between the chunks
1-2 cloves crushed garlic
Juice of 1 lemon -
1 of meat prior to grilling, but many
Salt and pepper to taste
fine Israeli grill restaurants serve
Grill the eggplant over charcoal or
kabobs containing only meat.
under a gas or electric grill, turning
as necessary, until the skin black-
ISRAELI SALAD
I The authentic Israeli salad is distin- ens and blisters. The flesh of the
eggplant should be soft and juicy.
guished by the minuscule size of
Rinse the eggplant under cold, run-
its components. Debates have
ning water and remove the charred
arisen throughout Israel's brief his-
skin.
Squeeze out as much of the
I tory as to the reason for this. One
juice as possible.
answer is that the vegetables must
Puree the eggplant in the blender
be small enough to stuff into a
or food processor, or place in a
falafel sandwich without adding
large bowl and mash with a fork.
unnecessary bulk.
Gradually mix in the olive oil, then
cucumber, finely chopped
lettuce, finely chopped
vigorously blend in the remaining
tomato, finely chopped
ingredients. Add more lemon juice,
carrot, finely chopped
garlic or seasonings to taste. Serve
(optional)
with warm pita bread.
green and/or red pepper,
finely chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
FESTIVE ORANGE CUPCAKES
oil, salt and pepper
4 eggs
(optional)
2 c. granulated sugar
1 Combine ingredients. Sprinkle with
1 c. oil
2
t. vanilla extract
1 the juice of the lemon and add oil,
1/2
t. salt
salt and pepper- to taste. Mix well.
1-1/2 c. orange juice
3 c. cake flour
4 t. baking powder
'SAFFRON' RICE
Colored cake sprinkles
This yellow rice; made with turmeric,
(to taste)
is a nice change from the white rice
Beat eggs and sugar until light and
1 or fries (known in Israel as "chips")
fluffy. Add oil, vanilla extract and salt.
often served with Israeli grilled meats.
Blend in orange juice, alternating
1 1 T. oil
with flour and baking powder. Add
I 2 cups long-grained rice
1/2 t. turmeric
colored sprinkles. Do not over mix.
2 cups water
Pour into lined cupcake tins and
1 salt to taste
bake in 350 degree oven until cup-
Heat oil in a saucepan. Add rice
cakes are golden and spring back
and turmeric. Fry gently for two min-
when lightly pressed on top. When
: utes, until the grains are translucent
cool, top, if desired, with vanilla frost-
and well-coated with oil. Add water
ing. Garnish with miniature Israeli
and salt. Bring to a boil for two min-
flags on toothpicks. ❑

The Jewish Community Council is bringing the Jewish community to your
doorstep with a series of Town Hall Meetings geared toward your unique
needs and concerns as a Jewish member of your community. Each meeting
takes place in an area where a new pocket of Jewish growth is emerging.

Join Us For
A TOWN HALL MEETING
FOR PLYMOUTH/CANTON AREA RESIDENTS

Sunday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Summit on the Park
Banquet and Conference Center
4600 Summit Parkway
Canton

(West of Canton Center Road and South of Cherry Hill Road)

Hosted by: Congregation Bet Chaverim

Sponsored by:

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For more information about the Town Hall Meetings
Call the Jewish Community Council (248) 642-5393

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