Celebrity Chef Zipora Einav’s Hibiscus Blueberry Popsicles Recipe

If you are looking for a refreshing treat for the hot summer, then try Chef Zipora Einav’s recipe for Hibiscus Blueberry Popsicles . This recipe is a favorite with many of her celebrity clients

Chef Zipora Einav (www.chefzipora.com) is an accomplished private chef who has cooked for some of Hollywood’s most notable celebrities – Bob Hope, Jack Nicholson, Mariah Carey, Pierce Brosnan, Scarlett Johansson – and for professional athletes, including former National Football League star Donovan McNabb.

Hibiscus Blueberry Popsicle

(Makes 8-10)

Ingredients for Step 1

½ cup maple syrup

2/3 Cup Water

3 TB Dry Hibiscus Petals

Ingredients for Step 2

Juice from 4 fresh lemons

1TB Lemon Peel

1 ½ cup water

¼ cup Fresh Blueberries

Note: You will need 8-10 Popsicle Molds and Sticks

 

Instructions:

1. In a small pot, mix the maple syrup, 2/3 cup water and hibiscus petals and heat up on low heat for 5-7 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and let cool for 15-20 minutes; then strain the mixture and throw away the Hibiscus petals.

3. Combine the fresh lemon juice, lemon peel and 1 ½ cup water; then mix with the Hibiscus water and pour into a measuring cup

4. Fill 8-10 popsicle molds with the liquid and add the popsicle sticks to each mold. Then add 4-6 whole fresh blueberries into each mold; set the cover on top of the mold.

5. Place in the freezer for 12 hours or overnight.

6. To remove the frozen popsicles, rinse the mold under hot water for 30-40 seconds and remove gently. Then serve and enjoy!

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Shanghai Noodles with Tofu Recipe

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Sometimes you want the flavor of your favorite Chinese dish, without having to actually go to the Chinese restaurant. This is true for Shanghai Noodles, one that we often crave. Fortunately, the basic recipe for it is not only easy, it’s also very inexpensive and fast.

Plus, we get to use whatever pasta is lying around at the time, not just noodles.

MorinuTofuThere are variations that use Cayenne pepper, cornstarch, chicken or beef, peanut oil, sesame oil, cabbage, onions,  peas, corn, and rice wine. Try all of those combinations if you wish, but here is a great starting point:

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 Tablespoons of Hoisin Sauce
  • 5 Tablespoons of Soy Sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons of olive oil (or peanut oil)
  • 3 Tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 3 Teaspoons of ginger powder
  • 1 package of firm Tofu (in this case, Morinu Tofu)
  • 1 package Penne pasta (or angel hair pasta)

 

PREPARE

  1. Prepare pasta according to instructions.
  2. Add oil to large saute pan or skillet, over a medium fire.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, and allow to saute (approx. 2-5 minutes)
  4. Add Hoisin Sauce and Soy Sauce and stir together. Allow to saute for 2 minutes
  5. Dice tofu, then add into sauce mixture, allow to saute for 3-4 minutes (we also added some peas at the end).
  6. Drain pasta, then add 4/5th to sauce. Stir well to make sure that all pasta is covered in sauce. Saute for approximately 4 minutes, stirring slowly to continue covering the pasta (but not so quickly as to start breaking up the pasta).
  7. Serve.

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