Tu b'shvat menu/recipes

sky

Tue, Jan 22 2013, 10:38 am

a few years ago I did a shabbos tu b'shvat menu and it was a lot of fun. I'm trying to remember what I did - I'd love to do it again.

- Pecan Chicken with Apricot Chutney
- Green Beans with Mango
- Purple cabbage salad with mandarin oranges and almonds
- Baked apples in dough with raisins and walnuts

That is 8 so far.

sped

Tue, Jan 22 2013, 2:34 pm

I once had a Tu B'Shvat salad recipe. I think it had all teh 7 minim. I am pretty sure it was Tamar Ansch's from the Hamodia. Does anyone have the recipe? I would like to do that.

Mrs Bissli

Tue, Jan 22 2013, 6:37 pm

Noone in my family is a fan of sweet main course, so most of the fruits would show up as a fruit salad.
We also incorporate 7 minim... Braised lamb with olives and pickled lemon. Hamin with wheatberries, or I may just make bulghur pilaf. Barzegan dip with pomegranate molasses (and bulgur). Sticky toffee pudding (with dates). Robinson's barley water for drinks aside from 4cups of wine.

c.c.cookie

Wed, Jan 23 2013, 9:08 am

sky wrote:

Can I have the recipe for green beans with mango, please? Sounds yum!

c.c.cookie

Wed, Jan 23 2013, 9:09 am

I'm making apricot chicken, apple kugel, leafy citrus salad (with lettuce and oranges), and a nut cake for dessert. (Plus TONS of Tu Bishvat fruit, of course!)

sky

Wed, Jan 23 2013, 9:18 am

c.c.cookie wrote:

sky wrote:

Can I have the recipe for green beans with mango, please? Sounds yum!

Few Choices:
imamother.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79395&
(you can omit the salad dressing mix in the recipe)

Avacado and mango salad

Boil greenbeans until not mushy (about 6 minutes and rinse)

Add
1 avacado diced (optional)
4 - 6 scallions diced (optional)
2 large handfulls dried mango diced (add right before serving)[Or you can use fresh]
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Dressing:
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 cup italian dressing (store bought or home made - I normally make the recipe from Spice and Spirit)

Serve cold or room temperature

sped

Wed, Jan 23 2013, 10:47 pm

c.c.cookie wrote:

I'm making apricot chicken, apple kugel, leafy citrus salad (with lettuce and oranges), and a nut cake for dessert. (Plus TONS of Tu Bishvat fruit, of course!)

How do you make apricot chicken?
I just found out I am having a guest for Shabbos, so there is a reason to make something special Smile

. (DH and Dc really couldn't care less and I can't see putin in any special effort for me.)
I am loking for ideas that do not include dried fruit or nuts since dc are too young for that.
Thanks