Hebrew Word of the Week

Olah: Offering of rising or ascent. An offering made by fire unto YHWH, the highest order of sacrifice. Meaning ascention. It represents complete submission to YHWH's will because the ENTIRE offering is given to YHWH. Greek translation= holocaustos (holocaust/sacrifice).
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Monday, December 9, 2013

Home Made Lara Bars

These are yummy and so easy:)

Cashew Cookie Larabar
SERVES: 12 SQUARES
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon water
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine dates, cashews, peanut butter and water in a food processor and puree until mixture starts to stick together. Add a little more water if necessary to help mixture come together.
  2. Pick up date mixture and using your hands work to squeeze it together into one big clump. Mash it down on a cutting board or sheet of wax paper to form into one even rectangle shape using the sides of your hands (or a knife) to make the edges straight.
  3. Slice into 12 even squares. For best results store in the fridge, although bars can be kept at room temperature.

4.9 from 10 reviews
Granola Larabar
SERVES: 8 SQUARES
 
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine granola, dates and water in a food processor and puree until mixture starts to stick together. Add a little more water if necessary to help mixture come together.
  2. Pick up date mixture and using your hands work to squeeze it together into one big clump. Mash it down on a cutting board or sheet of wax paper to form into one even rectangle shape using the sides of your hands (or a knife) to make the edges straight.
  3. Slice into 8 even squares. For best results store in the fridge, although bars can be kept at room temperature.

4.9 from 10 reviews
Peanut Butter Larabar
SERVES: 8 SQUARES
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • ½ cup peanut butter
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine dates and peanut butter in a food processor and puree until mixture starts to stick together. Add a little more water if necessary to help mixture come together.
  2. Pick up date mixture and using your hands work to squeeze it together into one big clump. Mash it down on a cutting board or sheet of wax paper to form into one even rectangle shape using the sides of your hands (or a knife) to make the edges straight.
  3. Slice into 8 even squares. For best results store in the fridge, although bars can be kept at room temperature.

4.9 from 10 reviews
Nut-free Larabar
SERVES: 8 SQUARES
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup seeds (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or mixture of both)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Two big pinches salt
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 ½ tablespoons water
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine seeds with olive oil and salt and mix together thoroughly. Toast coated seeds in toaster oven, a pan on the stove (on low heat), or standard oven on 350 degrees F until slightly brown.
  2. Combine toasted seeds, dates and water in a food processor and puree until mixture starts to stick together. Add a little more water if necessary to help mixture come together.
  3. Pick up date mixture and using your hands work to squeeze it together into one big clump. Mash it down on a cutting board or sheet of wax paper to form into one even rectangle shape using the sides of your hands (or a knife) to make the edges straight.
  4. Slice into 8 even squares. For best results store in the fridge, although bars can be kept at room temperature.
Photos courtesy of www.100daysofrealfood.com

Asian Cole Slaw with Radish Sticks

This looks like a great Shabbat side dish to take to fellowship.

Asian Cole Slaw (with Radish MiniSticks!)
SERVES: 5 – 6
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 – 10 oz bag chopped coleslaw (about 3 cups)
  • 1 – 4 oz bag “Radish MiniSticks” (available at WalMart)
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons peeled, minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • Dash red pepper
  • Optional: Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a large bowl toss together the cole slaw, radish ministicks, green onions, and cilantro. Set aside.
  2. In a countertop blender (or using a handheld immersion blender) puree together the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, oil, ginger, lime juice and red pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and combine until evenly coated. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds (if desired) and serve.