A Bellisimo Shabbat Menu

The double portion of Mattot-Massei includes a detailed overview of where the Children of Israel have been since the Exodus from Egypt.  Now, standing just outside the Land of Canaan at the gates of the Promised Land the Jewish people are nearly ready to realize their national destiny in the land that was originally pledged to Abraham so many years ago.  The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: “Life is a journey, not a destination.” But don’t arrive empty handed.  One of my favorite treats to bring over for dessert is Biscotti.  This week we’ve got a fabulous Shabbat menu, but make sure you leave room for these Almond Cherry Biscotti.

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Start with two kinds of Bruschetta:

1. FRESH STRAWBERRY BRUSCHETTA

2. TUNA AND OLIVE BRUSCHETTA

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First, a creative twist on tomato bruschetta using fresh strawberries on crispy toasts. Then a salty counterpart with tuna and olives. 

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA

Now top some grilled chicken with a refreshing peach salsa. The perfect Summer chicken. 

CRUNCHY DILL POLENTA FRIES

Serve a side of crispy polenta, perfectly Italian. 

WILTED BROCCOLI RABE

You can make broccoli but if you find broccoli rabe it will just make the Italian dinner complete. 

ALMOND CHERRY BISCOTTI WITH CITRUS

And my favorite cookie which you can dunk in coffee or tea. 

For more ideas check out last year’s Shabbat Menu for Matot and Shabbat Menu for Massei.