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One of the most beautiful passages in this week’s parsha, concerns the bird and her young. We are told: If you should encounter a bird’s nest and the mother is sitting with her baby birds or upon the eggs, you shall not take the mother upon the young, but should send the mother away before taking any eggs. This week we’re going to give the birds a break, but I can’t resist the opportunity to include a simply sensational dessert recipe for a Mango Banana Phyllo Nest that will leave your guests squawking for more.

Golden Gazpacho

Orange-Chipotle Skirt Steaks

Toasted Corn & Bulgur Salad

Mango Banana Phyllo Nests

For last year’s Ki Teitzei Menu click here.

Jewish lawyers of the world unite in celebrating this week’s parsha, where Moses instructs the people of Israel to appoint judges and law enforcement administrators in every city. “Justice, justice shall you pursue,” Moses explains, without corruption or favoritism to the rich or powerful.  In my mind, I think of the scales of justice in perfect balance.  On my plate, I think of the scales of a delicious baked trout – dressed up for Shabbat with a light fennel salad.

Potato Napoleon

Mediteranean Baked Trout with Fennel Salad

Couscous Salad with Baked Tomatoes and Asparagus

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

For last year’s Shabbat Menu for Parsha Shoftim click.

In this week’s Parsha, the Torah expands on the farewell speech Moses is delivering to the Jewish people, saying: “When the Lord, your God, expands your boundary, as He has spoken to you, and you say, ‘I will eat meat,’ because your soul desires to eat meat, you may eat meat, according to every desire of your soul.”  Can you think of a more appropriate or appetite whetting introduction to a Shabbat menu? This week at Joy of Kosher we bring out the best of the beef.  B’tayavon!

Meat Antipasto Platter

Shabbat London Broil

Roasted Rosemary Red-Skinned Idaho® Potatoes

Jewish Venetian Spinach

Non Dairy Creme Brulee

Click here for last year’s  Shabbat menu for parsha Re’eh.

In this week’s parsha (Ekev), Moses is reflecting on forty years of wandering in the desert, and reminds the Children of Israel how Hashem sustained them with daily manna from heaven.  The lesson Moses teaches is “that man does not live on bread alone, but by the utterance of Hashem’s mouth.”  We agree, but we still love our bread.  This week we are bringing the bread.  We celebrate with a challah recipe your guests will be hollering for (Jamie’s special), a spectacular stuffing and a bountiful bread pudding.

Challah Onion Pocket

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

Stuffed Veal Roast

If you don’t like liver try this alternative Stuffed Veal Roast.

Sauteed Potatoes

Spicy Sauted Leeks and Spinach

Apple and Honey Bread Pudding