Avtzon Sisters Cook Mother’s Recipes on Live Show

by COLlive reporter

The 6 Avtzon sisters from 3 time zones joined again this week to open their kitchens to their communities doing a second edition of “Sister Do Shabbat” where they cook and provide tips to their communities.

Aired live on Zoom, they shared “secret recipes” from their mother Mrs. Shira Avtzon in honor of Mother’s Day.

Here is what they prepared:

Brisket by Aidella Blesofsky of Springfield, New Jew Jersey

Sweet potato pie by Hesha Avtzon and Menucha Avtzon of Crown Heights

Thai quinoa salad by Mushky Yifrach of Los Angeles, California

Garlic green beans by Runya Wagner of Los Angeles, California

Cinnamon Buns by Nene Schmukler of Corpus, Texas

VIDEO:

Their upcoming cooking shows will be on Thursday, May 14, which will have their husbands doing the cooking. The show on Thursday, May 21, will be a dairy edition in honor of Shavuos.

RECIPES:

Brisket – Aidella Blesofsky, Springfield NJ

2 Large Onions

Montreal Steak Spice

Dry Red Wine

Once Onions Are Browned, Put Over The Brisket.

Sautee 2 Large Onions

Using 2nd Cut Brisket, Sprinkle Genrously

With Kosher Salt, Black Pepper &

Montreal Steak Spice.

– Fresh Parsey, Dill, And Garlic Can Be Added

For Extra Flavor.

– Top With Generous Amount Of Dry Red Wine

Bake Covered For 250 – 275 For 5 Hours

Garlic Green Beans – Runya Wagner – Usc, California

Green Beans

Fresh Garlic

Soy Sauce

Oil For Sauteing

Boil Water And Add Green Beans

– Blanche For 3-5 Minutes

When They Turn Bright Green They Are Ready

Using Equal Amounts Of Soy And Oil

First Saute Fresh Garlic In The Oil And Once Browned, Add Soy Sauce To The Pan And Let It Cook For A Few Minutes.

Pour Over The Green Beans

Sweet Potato Pie – Hesha And Menucha – Brooklyn, Ny

2 Cups Mashed Sweet Potato

1 Tsp Cinnamon

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar

3/4 Cup Non Dairy Creamer

2 Tbsp Oil

3 Eggs

1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Frosting

8 Oz Whip/Non Dairy Creamer

Cinnamon

Boil Up Sweet Potatoes Until Soft

Add All The Ingredients And Mix Together

Pour Into Graham Cracker Crust

Bake 350 For 1 Hr

Let Cool

Whip 1 Cup Non Dairy Creamer/Whip At High Speed Until Firm

Spread Over Cooled Pie

Sprinkle Cinnamon For Pretty Effect

Thai Quinoa Salad – Mushky Yiftach – Lost Angeles, Ca

1 1/2 Cups Dry Quinoa

3 Cups Water

1 Jalepeno Pepper – Seeded And Minced

6 Leaves Fresh Basil- Finely Chopped

3 Sprigs Fresh Cilantro – Leaves Gently Torn

1/3 Cup Minced Red Onion

1/2 Firm Mango – Peeled, Pitted And Diced

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

1 Tbsp Lime Juice

Sea Salt To Taste

Rinse Quinoa And Cook Per Instructions

In A Separate Bowl Combine Salad Ingredients

Mix Salad Dressing And Drizzle In

Add Drained Quinoa And Toss To Combine

Serve Warm Or Room Temperature

Cinnamon Buns – Nene Schmukler – Corpus, Texas

2 3/4 Cups Flour

1/4 Cup Sugar

1 Tsp Salt

2 1/4 Tsp Yeast (One Packet)

1/2 Almond Milk

1/4 Cup Water

3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter / Margarine

1 Egg

Filling:

3 Tbsp Butter / /Margarine

(Softened To Room Temperature)

1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon

1/4 Cup Sugar / Brown Sugar

(Alternatively You Can Sub With Oil)

Icing:

1 Cup Confectioners’ Sugar

1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

2-3 Tbsp Almond Milk

(Non Dairy Cream Cheese)

Round Baking Pan (Not Necessary)

Mix Together Flour, Sugar, Salt, Yeast

In A Heatproof Bowl, Heat Up Milk, Water And Butter

Add Into Flour Mixture And Lightly Mix

Add Egg And Mix Until Dough Forms

Knead For 3 Minutes

Place Dough In Bowl And Let Rise 1o Minutes

While Rising, In A Small Bowl Mix Together

Sugar And Cinnamon For Filling

Roll Out Dough On Floured Surface / Baking Sheet

Into A 12×16 Rectangle

Spread The Room Temperature Butter Onto The Dough.

Sprinkle The Filling Mixture All Over The Buttered Dough

(If You Would Like To Skip The Butter, Add Oil To Cinnamon Mixture To Create A Paste And Spread Onto The Rolled Dough)

– Start Rolling Your Dough Into A Tight Jelly Roll Until Rolled

Cut Roll Into 10-12 Pieces

Place Rolls In A Round Pan (Or Any Baking Sheet)

– Let Rise 1 – 1/2 Hours

Bake 350 – 375 For 25- 28 Minutes (Until Tops Start To Brown)

Prepare Frosting

For A Thicker Frosting Add Cream And 2 More Cups Of Confectioner’s Sugar To Frosting Recipe

Frost When Warm!