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Even Manna get’s boring.  In this week’s parsha, the false memory of an Egyptian bounty of fish, cucumbers, watermelons, leeks, onions and garlic leads the people to beg for meat instead of manna.  Moshe’s reply is priceless and timeless: “If sheep and cattle were slaughtered for them, would it suffice for them? If all the fish of the sea were gathered for them, would it suffice for them?”  Sounds a lot like my dinner table.  This week I give in with a menu (including meat) worth kvetching for.

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Avocado Egg Rolls with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Grilled Marinated London Broil

Crispy Squashed Potatoes

Green Beans with Walnut and Green Olive Tapenade

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake

For last year’s Shabbat Menu Behalotecha click here.

At the end of Parshat Naso, we see Moses walking into the Tent of Meeting and hearing the voice of Hashem speaking from the space between the two cherubim above the covering over the Ark. The angelic faces bear witness to the miracle of the divine communing with man.  In honor of the angels, we feature this  a heavenly dish that will leave your guests with much to talk about, too.  Along with a meat filled menu for those craving extra meat after Shavuot.

Roasted Vegetables and Pastrami Salad

Roasted Garlic Chicken with Baby Vegetables

Spicy Portabella Couscous

Angel Food Cake Strawberry Bavarian

Click here for last year’s Parshat Naso menu.

Bamidbar is referred to as the Book of Numbers, but the definition is actually In The Desert.  The Jewish people are wandering on their way to the Holy Land.  The destination is certain, but the path remains unclear.  The Levites carry the equipment to construct and deconstruct the Mishkan and the 12 tribes following in tight formation.  It reminds me of a picnic and it is the perfect time of year for just that.   With this week’s Shabbat menu, we pick camping/picnic friendly foods that travel well and are perfect for wherever your lunchtime wanderings may take you.

Sushi Roll

Sushi or a Sushi Salad is a really great first course that can be eaten anywhere.

Pulled Chicken Sliders with Mango Barbecue Sauce

Potato Salad with Arugula and Tomato

Pink Lemonade Bars

Click here for last year’s Bamidbar Menu.

This week’s double portion of Behar and Bechukotai include the many laws and promises of rewards for keeping the commandments.  Hashem commands the Jewish people to cease all agricultural activity during the seventh year and allow the produce to be freely available to man and animal and in reward we will have more bountiful harvests.  Imagine the level of preparation that must have preceded this year of schmittah.  The Jewish people had to prepare enough to ensure they would not starve in the months ahead.  I only wish they knew how to can, the modern solution for preservation. When short on time or ripe produce, I turn to canned products to help enliven sauces, stews and soups and this week I share a Shredded Lamb with Tomato and Rice using canned tomatoes that is easily prepared in a slow cooker and kept warm until ready to eat.

Pink Rimmed Gefilte Fish

Spiced Broccoli Rabe

Shredded Lamb with Tomato and Basil over Rice

Orange Granita with Balsamic and Mint Strawberries

For last year’s Shabbat menu with Cherry Jubliees Brownies get the Behar-Bechukotai menu.