KETZITZOT (MEATBALLS IN MUSHROOM SAUCE)

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My grandmother was an excellent cook. These were among my favorites when I was a kid (without the mushroom sauce of course) INGREDIENTS Meatballs: 1/2 large onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 lb. Good hamburger meat 1 small zucchini, grated 1 small carrot, grated 1 large egg 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt, pepper and paprika to taste Sauce: 1 tbsp butter 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 7 oz. Mushrooms 3…

CHICKEN STROGANOFF

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INGREDIENTS 2 boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced and seasoned with salt and paprika 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 cup chicken broth 1 container (5oz.) plain Greek yogurt (I use Chobani fat free) 2 tbsp. Flour INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat the onion and chicken until golden brown. Add remaining ingredients and simmer…

LECSO (HUNGARIAN PEPPER STEW)

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INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup neutral oil (such as sunflower or vegetable) 1 pound (about 3 medium) yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/3 pounds (about 6 medium) Hungarian sweet peppers or yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes Crusty bread, for serving INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Throw the garlic…