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This week, as we begin the Book of Leviticus and start the month of Nissan, we read about the korbanot, the offerings to Hashem brought to the sanctuary.  To our modern eyes and ears, the graphic depictions of animal sacrifices seem difficult to fully comprehend.  We strive for elevation, but we recognize our limitations.  Our ancient rites tell the story of our timeless quest to connect more deeply to Heaven.  For our Shabbat menu, we offer up a delicious Chicken in Salt Crust on our table.

Mixed Greens, Mango and Pecan Salad

Broiled Tomatoes

Chicken in a Salt Crust

Herb Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

Non Dairy Tiramisu

This week is a double parsha and is also called Shabbat Parah. It is also the last section of the Book of Shemot.  In the days and weeks leading up to Passover, we have a few special torah readings, this week it is about the Parah – the Red Heifer, an offering intended to remove ritual impurity and prepare our bodies and souls spiritually.  We also have to prepare dinner.  With the image of the heifer in mind and a chill of winter still in the air, we’re going to enjoy a hearty beef stew and spectacular scallion biscuits.

Salmon Mock Crab Cakes

Hearty Beef Stew with Scallion Biscuits

Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad

Lemon Bars

As Moshe disappears high among the clouds covering Mount Sinai, the Children of Israel become afraid and construct a Golden Calf.  In this week’s parsha, Moshe returns with the tablets containing the Ten Commandments inscribed by the very hand of Hashem.  After seeing the glimmering symbol of idolatry he throws the tablets to the ground in anger.  Moshe has been betrayed (yet again) by the lack of faith of his people and furiously destroys the Golden Calf.  Hes begs forgiveness and Hashem gives the chosen people a second chance.  This week consider giving someone in your life a second chance, start your Shabbat shiny with Onion Soup with Golden Raisin Pesto and then try a side that’s even better the second time around with Twice Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Shiitakes.

Caramelized Onion Soup with Golden Raisin Pesto

Rib Eye

Shiitake Stuffed Sesame Potatoes

Broccolini in a Creamy Wine Balsamic Sauce

Non Dairy Snickers Cheesecake