Favorite Kosher Recipe of the Day: Cauliflower Popcorn

Let's get creative in the kitchen! Everyone loves popcorn but not necessarily all of the calories. Cauliflower is an amazing substitute and so delicious. Try this easy & quick kosher recipe at home that everyone can enjoy:

Times

• Prep Time : 15 min
• Cook Time : 35 min
• Ready Time : 50 min

Servings

4-6 Servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup matzo meal
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 small scallions, minced
• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large eggs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a medium bowl mix the matzo meal with the garlic powder, salt, lemon juice, basil, pepper, and scallions.

Cut the cauliflower florets into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl. Discard the hard center of the cauliflower.

Add the oil to the bowl. Toss to coat the florets.

Lightly beat the eggs in a small mixing bowl. Add the eggs to the cauliflower and toss to coat. Add the flavored matzo meal. Shake to coat the cauliflower.

Place the cauliflower onto the prepared cookie sheet in a single layer. Place the cookie sheet into the oven and bake for 35 minutes, until golden.

Recipe from: http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipes/crispy-cauliflower/

Keep Calm and Shabbat Shalom!

 

Village Crown knows dinner can be quite a process and especially when it comes to Shabbat! Let us do the work for you so you can focus on more important things like your family and friends. Our delicious prix fixe menu has something for everyone. 

Village Crown Shabbat Menu 

$28 per person includes:

2 Appetizers

1 Entree

2 Sides

Dessert

SAMPLE SEPHARDIC-INFLUENCED MENU

Appetizers

Braised Tilapia Filet 

With baby potatoes, parsley, lemon & turmeric

Flaky Pastry Borekas 

with spinach, mushroom and potato

Entree with Accompaniments 

Chicken with Dried Plums & Almonds

Chicken on the bone simmered with dried plums and garnished with almonds

Spinach and Mushroom Pashtida (Moroccan Quiche)

Fried Sephardic Cauliflower with Cumin & Turmeric

Sweet Endings

Medley of Baklava, Mediterranean Cookies & Date Roulade

Ask us about our other Shabbat menus and special Synagogue menus info@villagecrown.com

Favorite Kosher Recipe of the Day: Cholent

Cholent

Cholent is a culinary delight enjoyed by Jews of all backgrounds on Shabbat afternoon. In Ashkenazi circles it is called "Cholent," while Sephardic Jews refer to this dish as "Chameen" ("the hot dish").

This stewed dish is served hot on Shabbat afternoon, and since it is forbidden to cook or warm up food on Shabbat, the cholent sits on the stove-top (or in a crock pot) from before sundown Friday evening.

The ingredients of this dish vary depending on your ancestry. The Ashkenazi cholent normally consists of beans, barley, potatoes and meat. (There are those who specialize in making a delicious vegetarian cholent). The Mid-Eastern variety is much spicier and often contains rice, chickpeas, and sometimes dumplings. (Chabad.org: http://bit.ly/MzSU2O)

Time: 12 to 15 hours

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

1/2 to 1 pound boneless beef short ribs, cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks

Pepper, to taste

3/4 cup pearl barley

1/3 cup dried kidney beans,

1/3 cup dried navy beans

1/3 cup dried cranberry beans

3 cups chicken or beef broth

2 tablespoons honey or molasses

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

Salt to taste.

1. Line the bottom of a slow cooker with the potatoes, the onion and then the short ribs, sprinkling the meat with pepper to taste.

2. Scatter the barley and the beans on top, then pour on the broth and the honey or molasses. Sprinkle with the paprika and salt to taste. Add enough water to cover all the ingredients. Cook on low for 12 to 15 hours, stirring occasionally (except during Shabbat, for those who observe it), adding more water if necessary. The longer the cholent cooks, the better it will be.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe from NYTimes.com: http://nyti.ms/1fgIjVd

Entertaining Made Easy

Having guests over and not sure what to feed them? Entertaining is easy with an assortment of delicious kosher platters from Village Crown! We cater every style of event from an intimate gathering to a large scale event and everything in between. Check out some some of our popular picks to get you inspired:

Meet & Greet
Cheese and Crackers, Vegetable Crudite, and Flaky Pastry Borekas make it easy for everyone to pick something to snack on.

Light Lunch
Need more filling snacks? Try Cilantro and Mint Salmon Croquettes, assorted Pinwheel Wraps and a tasty Mediterranean Salad.

Celebration
Get the conversation started with some soft summer rolls mixed with our famous sushi and garden sushi platters!

Tell us about your event at info@villagecrown.com 

Need to recover after the long weekend?

Today is the perfect day to order a healthy kosher package for you and your guests. Village Crown recommends our aptly named Spa Package (at 20.95-22.95 per guest) that includes super food to make you more energized, alert and ready to take on the rest of the week. Show your clients your health conscience side or lighten up your dinner event. Sit back, relax and enjoy Village Crown's nutrition-packed Spa treatment.

Spa Package 

Green Salad with assorted dressing on the side and assorted rolls

Grilled Salmon with Herbs & Lemon (22.95) or Grilled Chicken with Herbs (20.95) 

Black & White Quinoa with cherry tomatoes, thinly diced red onion, basil and balsamic vinaigrette

Steamed String Beans

See more meal package options on our website.

Fun with Food Friday: Chocolate Challah Panini

It’s a Chocolate Challah Panini! That’s right a melty chocolate sandwich and just in time for the biggest chocolate holiday ever. All you need is some delicious Challah, semi-sweet kosher chocolate and heat! Simple and delicious everyone will love this sweet snack. 

Village Crown Sweets & Treats

Love is in the air! It's Valentine's Day and that means special dessert requests. Mini decorated cupcakes are a great way to incorporate a little love into your luncheon! The pastry department at Village Crown offers tons of yummy dessert platters from classic cookies and brownies to mini cupcakes and muffins to old world favorites like rugelach and babka. Add desserts onto any existing order or just get them by the platter! What's your favorite holiday treat?

Order Kosher on Seamless!

Don’t have time to waste? Ordering is even easier on our Seamless page! Delicious kosher catering is just a click away. Don’t forget to review us, we love feedback!

http://www.seamless.com/food-delivery/village-crown-catering-menu-new-york-city.26601.r#menu-tab

A Touch of Heat

It might be pouring snow outside but here at Village Crown Kosher we're just getting warmed up! We know you're staying inside so why not order catering right to your door? The perfect package to combat the cold snow is A Touch of Heat! From our Hot Dairy & Pareve package selections comes a delicious mix of hot and spicy Spanish food.

A Touch of Heat - 18.95 per guest
Mixed Green Ensalada tossed with sliced chayote, yellow cherry tomatoes, cumin chickpeas, sprouts & avocado - two kinds of dressing on the side served with assorted rolls
Black Beans & Roasted Corn Salad
Sauteed Chimichangas with sauteed red peppers, onions, beans and cheddar cut on the angle
Soft shell tacos rolled with oven-roasted white tomato salsa, sauteed onions & mushrooms with guacamole, hot sauce & sour cream.

Bring the restaurant to you!

SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA

Excited for Shabbat Across America? Host your own dinner easily with Village Crown! Ask us about our Shabbat menu.

Find out more about SAA here:

http://njop.org/programs/shabbat/shabbat-across-america-canada/

WELCOME TO VILLAGE CROWN!

It’s been 25 years since Village Crown opened in the East Village. A quarter of a century later we have grown to become one of New York’s favorite kosher caterers - offering exceptional food, prepared with only the freshest ingredients, delivered on time to your home, office or other location for any occasion. If you haven’t ordered from us recently, we’re pleased to share some of our newest and most popular items!

Go Garden Style!
Have you seen our signature Garden Sushi yet? Time to order our absolutely beautiful six-grain and black rice rolled with amazing combinations of fresh vegetables & fruits topped with a variety of tofu-based sauces including chili & mango, tofu & miso and more!
 

 Cold Weather, HOT Entrees
Our delicious Dairy & Pareve Menu now offers tasty hot entrees by the pan! Try homemade favorites like cheesy baked ziti or classic mac and cheese with crispy bread crumbs! Feed your guests some filling comfort food delivered right to your door.