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Pharaoh dreams of seven fat cows swallowed by seven emaciated cows, and then seven fat stalks of grain swallowed by seven lean stalks of grain.  In one of Joseph’s most evocative interpretations, the forgotten prisoner predicts seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.  As we plunge deeper into the harsh cold winter, we’d better stir things up with a hearty Shabbat Mikeitz meal sporting a variety of wild grains and a big, fat juicy steak.

Warm Kamut Salad with Caramelized Squash and Cranberry Fig Chutney

Roasted Broccoli

The Reliable Roast

Wild Rice Pancakes

Chanukah Donuts

For last year’s Shabbat Mikeitz menu click here.

In this week’s parsha we read the remarkable tale of Joseph who ascends from the depths of the pit from which his brothers had originally sentenced him to death to reemerge in Egypt as a master of the house of the wealthy and powerful Potiphar.  Joseph enjoys peace and comfort for only a short time – he is callously sent down into the prison of Egypt’s Pharaoh for resisting the urges of Potiphar’s wife.  Sometimes from the “pits” or depths great things emerge, so too our Shabbat menu.  Bursting with olives, figs, pomegranate and other “pitted” fruit we celebrate a spectacular Shabbat menu with you!

No Knead Olive Bread

Laham b’Ajeen

Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

Chicken with Golden Raisins, Green Olives and Lemon

Basic Sauteed Kale

Apple Fig Crisp

For last year’s Parsha Vayeishev menu click here.

As Esau approaches with an army of men, Jacob divides his family and prays for his life.  Separated from his wives and family and all his worldly possessions, Jacob is left all alone on the other side of the River Jabbok.  After wrestling with an angel until the break of dawn, and proving his strength under the most difficult of circumstances, Jacob and the angel reach a stalemate.  Jacob refuses to let go until the angel gives him a blessing – and the angel changes his name to Israel.  In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel who have spent sleepless nights over the past weeks praying for a peaceful resolution to their own struggle, we celebrate our homeland with an Israeli Inspired Shabbat menu and a prayer for peace.

Spiced Chicken & Lentil Soup with Garlic Toast

Eggplant Maple and Soy Sauce Salad

Zucchini Dill Salad

Pistachio Kebabs

Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous

Halvah

Israeli Fruit Salad

For Shabbat Menu Vayishlach

Jacob leaves Beersheva following the theft of Esau’s birthright and spends a long, lonely night in the desert.  Unsure about his future and fearful over his brother’s wrath, Jacob dreams of a ladder with angels rising and descending to earth.  Jacob is reassured that Hashem is still with him and he will inherit the promises made to Isaac and Avraham.  If you are looking for a perfectly pareve side that can lighten up any meal this Shabbat, I promise you will love this heavenly Angel Wings Pasta recipe!

Kosher Asian Shiitake Mushroom Soup Recipe

Sweet and Pungent Asian Roast

Angel Wings Pasta

Asian Green Beans

Pumpkin Cookies

Click here to see last year’s Shabbat Menu for Vayeitzei.