Celebrate Shavuot

Fresh Dairy Delights for Your Spring Feast

Shavuot, the beautiful spring holiday marking the giving of the Torah, is traditionally celebrated with delightful dairy dishes. Embracing this custom allows for creativity and freshness in your kitchen, capturing the vibrant spirit of spring. Celebrate this Shavuot with these inventive and delicious dairy recipes, guaranteed to bring joy to your table and honor the holiday’s customs.

Begin your festive meal with a refreshing appetizer: Spinach and Cheese Phyllo Cups. These savory bites combine crisp, buttery pastry with creamy, flavorful filling.

Zucchini and Cheese Tart
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
  Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Roll out pastry on parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.
4. Arrange zucchini slices over cheese. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool slightly before serving.

Parmesan-Crusted Flounder
Serves 4
Ingredients:

• 4 flounder fillets
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for garnish
  Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a shallow dish, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush flounder fillets lightly with olive oil.
4. Coat fillets evenly with the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and flaky. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Spinach and Cheese Phyllo Cups
Serves 8 (2 cups per serving)
Ingredients:

• 16 mini phyllo cups
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
  Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, ricotta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Fill each phyllo cup generously with spinach-cheese mixture.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Serves 4
Ingredients:

• 12 oz fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  Instructions:

1. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain.
2. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, sauté until tender.
3. Add heavy cream and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss pasta with sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
   These delightful dishes offer both tradition and innovation, creating a Shavuot meal filled with joy, celebration, and delicious memories.