The 7th AnnualChanukah with Elli theKingOfBroadway & Friends 2019 – 5780 Edition

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I am humbled ב״ה to present

The 7th Annual
Chanukah with Elli theKingOfBroadway & Friends
2019 – 5780 Edition

We were privileged to present it ONE NIGHT ONLY:
at a Brand New (for us) Venue!!!
the AMAZING

inside the Yotel
570 10th Ave, 4th Floor
New York, NY  10036

Thursday, December 26th @ 7:00pm
(The 5th Light of Chanukah)

The theme was, of course,
Chanukah the Festival of Light & Freedom!

There was Music, Song, Comedy, Menorah Lighting, Sufganiot, Dreidels, Chanukah Gelt & MORE!

Featuring:
Elli theKingOfBroadway
and an all-star Broadway cast!

Stuart Marshall
Tommy Vance
Scott Eckers

with Music by “The Drey-dels”

Tracy Stark, MD/Piano
Will Hack, Bass
Jeff Schiller, Clarinet/Sax
Sean Harkness, Guitar
Steve Singer, Drums


Here’s the complete Performance from 2019

-elli-

Deep Depression Cake from www.kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com

Deep Depression Cake

There is nothing easier to make than a Deep Depression Cake. A cake that dates back to the Great Depression, it is easy to make, a moist and inexpensive cake that has an amazing flavor. Made without butter, eggs or milk, this cake was inspired during the Great Depression.

https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/chocolate-depression-cake/

  • 1 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Sugar (or Splenda)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or more – lol)
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil (or…)
  • FOR A NO FAT VERSION SUBSTITUTE…
  • 2.5 oz Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 cup Water
  • Chocolate Frosting of your choice (or NO frosting works too!)
  • Rainbow Sprinkles optional
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease an 13×9 pan with butter.
  3. In the greased pan, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Whisk lightly with a fork or small whisk to combine.
  5. Make two small wells on the sides and 1 large well in the middle of the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the vinegar and vanilla into the small wells then pour the oil in the big well, if they spill over the wells that’s perfectly okay.
  7. Pour the water over the top and whisk again to combine thoroughly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely.
  10. Frost the cake with your choice of chocolate frosting. Our 5-Minute Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is wonderful with this cake!
  11. Optional; sprinkle rainbow sprinkles on top.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Deep Depression Cake: Amount Per Serving Calories 216Calories from Fat 72 % Daily Value* Fat 8g12% Saturated Fat 6g38% Sodium 228mg10% Potassium 64mg2% Carbohydrates 36g12% Fiber 1g4% Sugar 20g22% Protein 2g4% Calcium 6mg1% Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Shabbos Menu 3

SHABBOS DINNER:

  • Kiddush Wine
  • Whole Wheat Raisin Pull-apart Challah
  • DIPS:
    Chumus, Madbucha, Techina
  • Salmon Gefilte Fish Balls in Tomato sauce
  • Pea Soup
  • Chicken Thighs and spiralized veggies & peppers in a Mushroom sauce

SHABBOS LUNCH:

  • Kiddush Wine
  • Whole Wheat Raisin Pull-apart Challah
  • DIPS:
    Chumus, Madbucha, Techina
  • Salmon Gefilte Fish Balls in Tomato sauce
  • Cold Meat Loaf with Quinoa salad

INSTANT POT MEXICORN CHOWDER & CHICKEN

INSTANT POT MEXI-CORN CHOWDER & CHICKEN

A hot nourishing soup for an appetizer or a meal.

  • INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 12 ounces red potato (diced)
  • 1 onion (diced (or frozen dicced))
  • 1 cup diced mixed peppers (frozen are fine)
  • 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2 cans Mexicorn (or any corn canned/fresh/frozen)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Optional: 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup Fat-Free Coffee Rich or your favorite non-dairy creamer
  • 1/2 cup Mashed Potato Flakes (for thickening – more if desired)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup Bacos
  • Optional: Crispy Fried Onions
  • Optional: 2 Tbsp chopped fresh/dried chives

For the 3qt Instant Pot. Garnish as desired.

Laws of Chanukah

Eight Lights for Eight Nights

Chanukah Day To Day

Day-to-Day Guide kislev 5781

Chanukah Call To Action\

CHANUKAH.ORG

What is Chanukah: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/What-Is-Hanukkah.htm

Chanukah @ Home https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/4935751/jewish/12-Tips-to-an-Amazing-Chanukah-at-Home.htm

Chanukah Halacha Guide:
https://collive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Day-to-Day-Guide-kislev-5781.pdf

More Chanukah Halacha
https://bit.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c277d1d8994930a5226259e2d&id=5f376eec31&e=023ccfc60c

 

Wintery Beef Stew – a Cold Weather Treat

Wintery Beef Stew

A great Winter or anytime stew using up what you’ve got in the fridge!

  • 1/2 Pound Stew Beef
  • 3 Carrots (Chopped)
  • 3 Stalks Celery (Chopped)
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (Diced Thick)
  • 1 Red Onion (Diced Thick)
  • 1 Shallot (Diced)
  • 1 Can Cannellini Beans
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 bag Small Potatoes (red or white Potatoes)
  • 2 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 pkg Sweet Potato Zoodles
  • Spices (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp No-Salt Chicken Soup Flavoring
  • 1/4 package Optional – Ditalini Noodles

  1. Gather all the ingredients

  2. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. When it says HOT add the stew beef to the Instant Pot and brown it on all sides.

  3. After the beef is nice and brown, add 1/2 cup white wine to deglaze. Stir with a wooden spoon to get all those little bits of flavor off the bottom of the pot.

  4. Add 1 can no salt added Diced Tomatoes and 3/4 of the empty can of water.

  5. Add the Cannellini Beans (drain the liquid first)

  6. Add the Sweet potato Zoodles to the IP

  7. Stir to combine

  8. Chop and dice the veggies

  9. Add to the IP and stir.

  10. Cut potatoes (as desired) I cut them into quarters.

  11. Add to the IP

  12. Combine

  13. Add the spices

  14. Add the Soup powder.

  15. Stir it all up

  16. Let it cook in the IP for about 15 more minutes, making sure to stir well every few minutes. Then add another 1/2 cup of water and close the IP. Set to Manual for 5 minutes.

  17. Do a 10 minute NPR (Natural Pressure Release) then if needed a QR to let the rest of the steam out. Let the IP continue to keep the stew warm until you are ready to serve.

  18. OPTIONAL: Put the IP back on Sauté and add 1/4 package of Ditalini or similar small noodles and let sit in the pot for at least 15 minutes or until done. Add another 1/2 cup of water if the stew is too thick.

  19. Serve and ENJOY!

Elli’s GoTo Healthy & Nutritious Salad

Here’s a Step-by-Step pictorial guide to making the
BEST EVER Lunchtime or anytime Salad.

I use Bodek portion packs.
(pre-washed and pre-checked for bugs) 

Each one is 3 oz which is just perfect for me.

Now begin to add your toppings.
Of course, these are what I add,
feel free to modify to your likes!

Chickpeas

Feta Cheese

Mexicorn (reg corn works fine too!)

Hard Boiled Egg (use a slicer to make small pieces)

Croutons

Crispy Fried Onions

McCormick Fake Bacon Chips

Blueberries

Tuna (I only use 1/2 a small can)

Fat Free Salad Dressing

Shredded Cheese

Mix it all up and Ess gezunter heit!
Your very own Low-Fat Low Calorie Full Meal!

Other add-ons could be:

Kidney Beans
Diced or Sliced Onions
Diced or Sliced Red Onions
Scallions
Raisins
Dried Cranberries
Israeli Salad
Small Pretzel Pieces
Pine Nuts
Olives
Mandarin Orange slices
Almond slivers
Chopped Nuts
McCormick Salad Toppings

The options are really endless depending on your likes!