Shavuos is just around the corner. Quick – what do you think of first? Me too. Images of cheesecakes start dancing before my eyes, calling my name as they do every year. I love them and they love me so much they just plant themselves on my hips, forever – now that’s love. I wonder, how many cheesecakes I can squeeze into 48 hours?
Creamy PolentaHave I got a menu for you! It’s not all cheesecake, unfortunately, but I will start with that. I know you are not supposed to start with dessert, but in my family, it’s our solemn tradition. No really – my mother always ate her chocolate mousse first ‘cuz she was worried she wouldn’t have room for it at the end of the meal. Smart lady, that Momma of mine; why should I tamper with her genius?
Coeurs à la Crème with Rhubarb CompoteSo to honor her, and my love of cheesecake, I tried something super sensationally different than your everyday ho hum cheesecake: Coeurs à la Crème with Rhubarb Compote — creamy, smooth and so absolutely decadent. Coeur is French for heart and it’s traditionally made in a heart-shaped mold (so cute!) Be still my heart, this baby is so bad it’s GOOD! I confess that I use regular ramekins or bowls instead of heart-shaped ones, but if you’ve got heart-shaped molds, go for the gold!
Four Cheese FlatbreadNot ready to start with dessert at your Shavuos feast? Oh, okay – you can always begin with bread – my Four Cheese Flatbread with Basil. How can you go wrong with FOUR cheeses? Then you can dig into that Coeurs à la Crème…
Sun Dried Tomato and Brie Stuffed MushroomsScroll to continue
More Love
Make Ahead, No Reheating Required, Shabbat Menu
When Shabbat falls in the middle of a holiday, menu planning and prepping can get quite …
No, I mean, then you serve Sun Dried Tomato and Brie Stuffed Mushrooms – featuring the divine smoky, “meaty” flavored Portobello caps, and then Coeurs…no, Wilted Spinach with Crispy Garlic and Creamy Polenta. And speaking of creamy, did I mention Coeurs à la Crème for dessert?
Wilted Spinach with Crispy GarlicHave you ever tried Coeurs à la Crème? Will you now?
Coeurs à la CrèmeMore Shavuot Menu Ideas: Jamie’s Easiest Shavuot Menu
So happy your menu did not include blintzes and lasagna! Who does not own at least 3 recipes for each? Coeurs à la Crème, fantastic!
Deborah – I love how you think! You know there aint no shame in that!
I think I could do this menu…would it be wrong to start and end with the Coeurs à la Crème?
I love the great ideas, I am so lactose intolerant my stomach is hurting already!
Eggplant rollatinie, made with roigotta cheese,
mozerella and parmigno cheese.
Delious.
Jacqueline – you are our #1 fan! I love it. Am so happy you love the blog – please tell all your friends to visit us!
Jamie;
This IS the perfect Shavuos menu – I’d rather start with that delicious-looking flatbread though – it looks amazing! Thanks again for a great blog – I love it