- Hummus & Babaganoush served with warmed pita and baby carrots
- Kalamata Olive and Bulgarian Cheese Bites
- Arugula salad prepared with pear, goat cheese, pine nuts and dried cranberries in a honey balsamic vinaigrette
Main Course
- Rosemary & Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Shallots
- Homemade Brownies (with and without nuts)
I must admit that preparing for this dinner definitely took some time. And because I was hosting the Shabbat dinner at someone else’s apartment, the preparation was a bit more complicated. The preparations were as follows:
- Cook the Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Bake the Brownies
- Cut and trim the Brussels Sprouts
- Slice and dice the Shallots
* You may bake the brownies two days in advance, if needed
Day Of
- Dice the Rosemary
- Make the homemade Breadcrumbs
- Dress, sear, & cook the Rack of Lamb
- Bake the Brussels Sprouts
- Put the salad components together
- Make the dressing & dress the Salad
Needless to say, we had a phenomenal dinner and a wonderful time spending a Friday night without any distractions, except maybe the wine… So if you’re Jewish, or if you’re not, sometimes it’s just nice to relax with friends over a nice home cooked meal. But if you are Jewish, definitely check out Birthright Israel’s site so you can have your Shabbat meal sponsored! And please know that non-hebrews are very welcome at my Shabbat gatherings!
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