Recipes: A Twist on the Traditional

Bitayavon Magazine

It is sometimes difficult to imagine getting excited about gefilte fish or cholent, being that these are foods eaten every Shabbos and don’t change that much in composition and flavor. The following recipe is a creative twist on a traditional dish that transforms the flavor profile and look of traditional Gefilte fish. Your guests will be wowed by this sophisticated modern dish which tastes incredible.

Gefilte fish mock ‘crab’ cakes
serves: 12 prep: 15 minutes

Use old bay seasoning and imitation crab in the filling to transform traditional gefilte fish into a gourmet starter appreciated by all. The spicy mayo adds a kick and is a great accompaniment to the fish cakes. The recipe works well without the imitation crab.

Ingredients:

1 roll gefilte fish defrosted
1 celery stalk finely diced
1 small red pepper finely diced
4 tablespoons chopped dill
8 sticks imitation crab (optional) chopped into bite size pieces
1 egg
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons old bay seasoning
2 cups panko bread crumbs for coating the fish
Oil for frying

preheat oven to 350 degrees
combine defrosted gefilte with celery, red pepper, dill, imitation crab, egg, mayonnaise, old bay seasoning
form into patties and coat with panko bread crumbs
pour exactly enough oil in frying pan to coat the bottom of the pan, heat on medium heat
place patties in frying pan and fry for 2-3 minutes per side; just to get a golden brown color
place patties on parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake in oven uncovered for 35-40 minutes

Spicy mayo sauce

A great condiment that can be used for fish, chicken, sushi or salad

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoon old bay seasoning
1/4 cup hot sauce

Mix ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Banana cake

Prep time: 10 minutes
cooking time: 45 minutes
servings: 12

This recipe yields a delicious and moist banana cake that will make those banana cake haters into big fans! Bake in Bundt pan to impress your guests. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.

• 2 ripe bananas
• ½ cup oil
• ½ cup orange juice
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1¾ cup flour sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup walnuts, chocolate chips or blueberries (optional)

1. Mix ingredients in the order listed.
2. Pour in baking pan and bake for 45 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

TIP: COVER CAKE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEN OUT OF OVEN AND CAKE WILL BECOME SOFT AND MOIST ON TOP.

TIP: USE SIFTER TO ENHANCE THE FLUFFINESS AND TEXTURE OF CAKES AND COOKIES