Vegetarian Chopped Liver is very frequently served as a Sabbath appetizer in Ashkenazi homes. There are many versions of pareve chopped liver, but this one made of onions, peas, beans, nuts and hard-boiled eggs is one of the most popular. Vegetarian chopped liver is lighter and healthier than real chopped chicken livers, but the taste is quite similar.

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Sometimes, for a special occasion, it is worthwhile to invest in a dish. This Moussaka, from Susie Fishbein's Kosher by Design: Entertains cookbook, is one of those dishes. The recipe requires a few more ingredients and a bit more effort, but your guests will remember dining with you in your home.

Looking for some delicious dairy meals to serve during these hot summer days and the Nine Days before Tisha B'Av? This Spinach and Cheese Pasta is one of our favorite summer family dinners. It can be easily prepared in just 10 minutes, and it contains a starch, protein and green vegetable all in one. Plus, the pasta-spinach-cheese combination is so delicious that even those who are not pasta enthusiasts will like it.

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This Mushroom Barley Soup is a nice change from chicken soup for Shabbos dinner, especially for Tu B'Shvat Shabbos meals.  It is easy to make, healthy, tasty and satiating. And it will fill your home with that warm, homemade feeling we all seek during these winter months.

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