The rebbitzin’s recipes: Dairy dishes for the ‘9 days’

By ohtadmin | on July 12, 2023

The Three Weeks, otherwise called by the Prophets “The Bein Hametzarim—Between the Boundaries,” begin with the fast day of the 17th day on the lunar month of Tamuz, Thursday, July 6. This is the day in which the outer walls surrounding Jerusalem were breached. The Three Weeks conclude on the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, Tisha B’Av, Thursday, July 27.

The concluding nine days (of the three-week period), which begin on Rosh Chodesh Av, is when we curtail joy/simcha in our lives. We abstain from eating meat and drinking wine. In addition, we do not swim, bathe for pleasure, or launder our clothing. Furthermore, we do not take haircuts, listen to music, and Jewish weddings are not celebrated.

Tisha B’Av begins Wednesday, July 26 at sunset and continues until nightfall on July 27. We do not eat, drink, wash, anoint ourselves, and wear leather shoes. Additionally, we abstain from marital intimacy (similar to Yom Kippur.) On this day, our Holy Temples I & II were ruthlessly burned to the ground. Every year, Jews all over the world mourn the destruction of our Holy Temples.

Since the destruction of the Second Temple by the Roman Emperor Titus in 70 C.E., we, the people of Israel, have been in a state of exile for approximately 2,000 years.

The Babylonian Talmud (Tractate Yoma) teaches that the reason the Second Temple was destroyed was due to baseless hatred one to another and gossip mongering. As I write this column, I cannot help but ponder if as a nation we have improved since then? During this time, we must focus on “Ahavat Yisrael,” loving our fellow brethren. It is my hope and prayer that we merit to witness the building of the third Temple, in Jerusalem, speedily in our days.

Below, you will find some recipes to prepare during the Nine Days of Av that we abstain from meat and wine (except for Shabbat).

TASTY TILAPIA WITHHORSERADISH2 lb. tilapia fillets1/4 cup horseradish3/4 cup light mayonnaise4 TBSP. wasabi sauce6 TBSP. corn flake crumbs2 Roma tomatoes, chopped4 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil1 tsp. apple cider vinegarSea salt & freshly groundblack pepper to taste1 tsp. basil, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a small bowl, mix together horseradish, mayonnaise, and wasabi sauce.

Place tilapia on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with 3 TBSP. mixture. Roll up fillets, and secure with a toothpick. Lightly sprinkle with cornflake crumbs. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil. Marinate for a half hour. On a serving platter, assemble tilapia fillets and garnish the edges of the platter with chopped tomatoes.

Serves 4-5.

ROASTED CORN SALADWITH BALSAMICVINAIGRETTE

4 ears of corn1 can (16 oz.) black beans,drained1 red onion, peeled& chopped1 red pepper, seeded& chopped1 green pepper, seeded& chopped1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil5 TBSP. balsamic vinegar1 tsp. chili powder1/2 tsp. mustard powder1 tsp. sea salt

Place corn in medium-size saucepan filled with boiling water and cook for five minutes. Remove from pot and set aside to cool. With a sharp knife, cut corn off of the corncob in a vertical manner. Place corn kernels onto a roasting pan lined with parchment paper. Coat corn kernels with oil spray. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven. Set aside to cool. Place corn into a large mixing bowl. Mix together the remaining ingredients. Marinate for several hours prior to serving. Serves 4.

VEGETARIAN BURRITOS4 whole wheat wraps1 can (16-oz.) kidney beans,drained1 cup brown rice (cooked)2 Vidalia onions, peeled &thinly sliced2 Zucchini, thinly sliced1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

In a large skillet (preferably non-stick), brown onions in 4 TBSP. olive oil. Add zucchini and stir-fry for an additional five minutes. Add kidney beans and rice, and mix together well. Gently stir in cheddar cheese, and mix together well. Place wrap onto a plate and spoon mixture onto wrap. Roll up wrap, and cut in half horizontally. Optional: Top with cubed avocado or sour cream.

Serves 2-3.

CREAMY CREAMSICLES1 cup fat-free vanillaunsweetened yogurt2 TBSP. maple syrup2 scoops protein powder1 TBSP. pure vanilla extract

Mix together all of the above ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture into popsicle stick holders. Place popsicle stick in center of popsicle. Freeze for several hours.

Yields 6.

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