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By Judith, 09/30/2010 2:02 pm

It’s always wonderful to have friends to enjoy the Feasts of YHVH with. I can hardly remember my life before. These Appointed Times are now so much a part of our lives that I can’t imagine life without them.

The following is a favorite dish that I occasionally make at other times of the year but it is a tradition at Sukkot. Unlike traditional Greek Moussaka this one is a kosher meat dish if those distinctions are important to you. This recipe is adapted from a Jewish cook book that is unfortunately out of print.

During Sukkot our meals are casual and we dish up in the kitchen and head out to dine in the Sukkah.

My FAVORITE Moussaka Recipe

4 large potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced

1 medium eggplant, peeled and very thinly sliced

1 lb. ground beef or lamb

5 eggs

2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

2 onions, chopped

1/4 cup chopped parsley

Pinch of cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350.

Boil the potatoes slices for 5 minutes, drain, and reserve.

Salt the eggplant well, weight them under a heavy plate for 30 minutes, rinse well and pat dry

In a large bowl mix the ground beef, 2 eggs, onion, tomatoes, parsley, cinnamon, nutmeg, oil, salt and pepper

Oil the bottom of a deep casserole dish (10×14 in.)

Line with a layer of 1/2 the potato slices, add a layer of 1/2 the eggplant slices and then add all the meat filling.

Add a layer of the remaining eggplant and finish with a layer of remaining potato slices.

Separate 3 eggs and beat yolks with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt until creamy

Beat the whites until stiff and fold into the yolks.

Pour this over the potatoes and sprinkle with additional nutmeg.

Bake at 350 for 45minutes

The taste is improved if the Moussaka is made several hours or even a day in advance and re-warmed before serving. It should not be served very hot .. Serves 4-6

This is a very filling dish and all you need to accompany it is a green salad sprinkled with feta . Enjoy!

Keep Food Real,

~Blessings~

Judith

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By Judith, 08/31/2010 5:24 pm

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Where has the summer gone? …. Here’s the latest

The 2010 winner of the Global Sun Oven was Erik Elmer
of Nampa, Idaho!

Erik will be sending me some pictures of him with his Sun Oven. I look forward to sharing them here! Once a year, Yah willing, KCC will give away, via a drawing a Sun Oven. So stay tuned for how to enter next year’s drawing. Maybe it will be you!

If you can’t wait until next years drawing… you can get your SunOven right  now…… at www.sunovencooking.com

Raw Food Workshops

Coming soon I will be posting some videos with my friend Valerie. She’s a Desert Storm Vet that came home from her tour of duty very ill. Abba led her to a new lifestyle that includes eating raw foods. Valerie is an inspiration and a true testimony of how God is faithful in answering our prayers for healing. Local workshops/classes will be offered. If you live in the Treasure Valley area and want to be on our contact list email me at rawfood@kitchencounterculture.com

Wild Edibles

Mystery Munchie

Another good friend, Michael Ann, loves to share her knowledge of foraging for wild foods. Her passion is contagious. A good skill to know! KCC will be bringing you Wild Edibles… free foraging bites…. Stay connected I don’t want you to miss out on this! Do you know what the edible is in the above picture ? (sorry it’s blurry)

Foodie Retreat

I have had   friends from other parts of the country ask if I would do Real Food Retreat…. I am considering doing this as interest builds. The NW has so many beautiful places for a family vacation. What a fun way to make new friends, learn about Real Food.. Healthy Living and our Hebraic Heritage.

If this sounds like something you and your family would enjoy, send me an e-mail. I will send you back a brief questioner to fill out so I can get a better idea of how to make it a valuable experience for you and your family.

Monthly Face Book Drawings!

I have always loved contests and giving things away… So once a month I will be giving a prize to my FB friends. The trick is to follow me on FB to know how to enter for that months drawing. September’s 2010 prize is a cook book…. And since I want to make you happy the winner will be able to choose from FIVE books.. Details and monthly prizes will be on the Kitchen Counter Culture Biz page . To enter September’s drawing simply post a garden picture on the KCC page.  I love seeing how YOUR garden grows :0)  Kitchen Counter Culture  on FaceBook Click HERE

Sukkah

Please use KCC  FaceBook and this blog to share the JOY of your Journey!

I invite you to share your Messianic journey.. how your family celebrates the Feasts of YHVH ……Some folks think that we are “under the law’. By sharing your thoughts and the joy of these celebrations we will declare to the others the Beauty and Warmth in the Days of Elohim . So post your pictures share your recipes …declare to the world that the LORD is GOOD!

Passover

There are more things cooking…..I will leave them for another post.

Enjoy the last bit of summer and remember to Keep Food REAL!

Blessings in Yashua!

Judith