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The newly emancipated Hebrew slaves flee Egypt while Pharaoh and his army follow close behind.  Arriving at the Red Sea, the Israelites face a choice.  Turn back? Go forward?  Moses raises his staff and the waters split in two.  According to our Midrash, all the waters in the world divided.  In jars, cups, bowls and the heavenly waters, as well.  For our Shabbat menu this week, it is only fitting to start our meal with a Souped Up Split Pea Soup.

Souped Up Split Pea Soup

Chicken Pastrami Rolls

Red Cabbage Slaw

Accordion Potatoes

Black and White Cupcakes

For last year’s Shabbat Bo Menu click here.

In this week’s parsha, Egypt ‘s destruction is complete.  The plague of locusts decimates the land, followed by darkness and the death of the firstborn.  The Children of Israel are granted their freedom and begin their long journey to the Promised Land.  In Egypt, the darkness was so thick and unrelenting the Egyptians were immobilized.  For our Shabbat dessert this week, we’re going to introduce a dark chocolate cake so decadent and delicious no one is going to want to get out of their seat either – until after dessert!

Creamy Spinach and Potato Soup

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fall Fruit Salsa

Rice Pilaf

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Quick Dark Chocolate Brownies

See last year’s Shabbat Menu for Parshat Bo here.

In this week’s parsha, Moses and Aaron come before Pharaoh and demand their freedom.  Amid signs and wonders, Pharaoh will not acknowledge the sovereignty of any power other than his own.  The Torah recounts that “the heart of Pharaoh was hardened and he would not let the children of Israel go.”  I love this idea of Pharaoh’s hardened heart, refusing to relent as the entire world around him is turned upside down and inside out.  This week we highlight Jamie’s fabulous “hardened hearts” – much easier to swallow, just a few minutes to make and absolutely delicious!

Crispy Artichoke Hearts

Osso Buco

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

Wilted Spinach with Crispy Garlic

Fallen Chocolate Souffle Cake

For last year’s Parsha Va’eira Menu click here.