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Elli @ Piano Bar Live January 6th 2020

Elli @ Piano Bar Live January 6th 2020

Elli performed
(together with an extremely talented group)
at PIANO BAR LIVE!

@ Brandy’s Piano Bar 235 E. 84th St, NYC
January 6th 2020 7-8:30pm

Below is Elli’s portion of the performance
The whole FB LIVE! Performance follows below.

THE WHOLE SHOW
Maestro Michael McAssey welcomes Barbara Bleier, Austin Pendleton, Aaron Lee Battle, Michael Colby, Terri Levy, Elli TheKingofBroadway, Collin Yates and Jamie McRae 

Shabbos Menu 3

SHABBOS DINNER:

  • Kiddush Wine
  • Whole Wheat Raisin Pull-apart Challah
  • DIPS:
    Chumus, Madbucha, Techina
  • Salmon Gefilte Fish Balls in Tomato sauce
  • Pea Soup
  • Chicken Thighs and spiralized veggies & peppers in a Mushroom sauce

SHABBOS LUNCH:

  • Kiddush Wine
  • Whole Wheat Raisin Pull-apart Challah
  • DIPS:
    Chumus, Madbucha, Techina
  • Salmon Gefilte Fish Balls in Tomato sauce
  • Cold Meat Loaf with Quinoa salad

INSTANT POT MEXICORN CHOWDER & CHICKEN

INSTANT POT MEXI-CORN CHOWDER & CHICKEN

A hot nourishing soup for an appetizer or a meal.

  • INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 12 ounces red potato (diced)
  • 1 onion (diced (or frozen dicced))
  • 1 cup diced mixed peppers (frozen are fine)
  • 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2 cans Mexicorn (or any corn canned/fresh/frozen)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Optional: 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup Fat-Free Coffee Rich or your favorite non-dairy creamer
  • 1/2 cup Mashed Potato Flakes (for thickening – more if desired)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup Bacos
  • Optional: Crispy Fried Onions
  • Optional: 2 Tbsp chopped fresh/dried chives

For the 3qt Instant Pot. Garnish as desired.

Laws of Chanukah

Eight Lights for Eight Nights

Chanukah Day To Day

Day-to-Day Guide kislev 5781

Chanukah Call To Action\

CHANUKAH.ORG

What is Chanukah: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/What-Is-Hanukkah.htm

Chanukah @ Home https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/4935751/jewish/12-Tips-to-an-Amazing-Chanukah-at-Home.htm

Chanukah Halacha Guide:
https://collive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Day-to-Day-Guide-kislev-5781.pdf

More Chanukah Halacha
https://bit.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c277d1d8994930a5226259e2d&id=5f376eec31&e=023ccfc60c

 

The 7th Annual CHANUKAH w/Elli TheKingOfBroadway & Friends

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I am humbled ב״ה to be presenting

The 7th Annual
Chanukah with Elli theKingOfBroadway & Friends
2019 – 5780 Edition

We are privileged to present it ONE NIGHT ONLY:
at a Brand New (for us) Venue!!!
the AMAZING

inside the Yotel
570 10th Ave, 4th Floor
New York, NY  10036

Thursday, December 26th @ 7:00pm
(The 5th Light of Chanukah)

The theme is, of course,
Chanukah the Festival of Light & Freedom!

There will be Music, Song, Comedy, Menorah Lighting, Sufganiot, Dreidels, Chanukah Gelt & MORE!

Featuring:
Elli theKingOfBroadway
and an all-star Broadway cast!

Stuart Marshall
Tommy Vance
Scott Eckers

with Music by “The Drey-dels”

Tracy Stark, MD/Piano
Will Hack, Bass
Jeff Schiller, Clarinet/Sax
Sean Harkness, Guitar
Steve Singer, Drums

TICKET INFO:
Starting @ $20/Cover Charge – NO Drink Min!!!
RESERVATIONS A MUST!!!

https://thegreenroom42.poptix.com/show/details/9EuKs1FBp9mFeBmZecmR/1577404800000

Or by phone # 646-707-2990

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Here’s the complete FB LIVE! Performance from 2019

-elli-
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Here’s a clip from our 5th year’s 2nd Show

Thanks for watching and make your reservations NOW!!!

https://thegreenroom42.poptix.com/show/details/9EuKs1FBp9mFeBmZecmR/1577404800000

Or by phone # 646-707-2990 

Soy Sauce No-Fry Rice & Vegetables

Soy Sauce No-Fry Rice & Vegetables

Made in a 3 Qt Instant Pot. A tasty & nutritious Fried Rice substitute. Add the Veggies listed or experiment and add your own combos!

  • 2 cups short grain white rice (your choice any rice works)
  • 4 cups of Broth (I used my homemade IP Turkey Broth)
  • 1 cup diced peppers (I used frozen)
  • 1 cup diced onions (I used frozen)
  • 1 cup small sweet peas (I used frozen)
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Pepper
  • 2 tsp. McCormick’s Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. Cilantro (Dried or fresh)
  • 4 tbs. of Liquid Coconut Aminos or Low Sodium Soy Sauce (taste and add more if you like)

  1. Measure 2 Cups of rice

  2. Using a sieve, rinse and drain the rice 2 or 3 times to remove excess starch. Place the rice in the IP

  3. Add the spices

  4. Add 4 cups of Broth

  5. Stir to combine

  6. Use the RICE setting (ours is pre-set to Low Pressure for 12 minutes)

  7. OR set to Manual – High Pressure for 8 minutes

  8. Let the IP do a NPR* for 10 minutes then QR*

  9. Fluff the rice with a fork

  10. Add the Peppers

  11. Add the Onions and Peas

  12. Add the Liquid Coconut Aminos or Low Sodium Soy Sauce

  13. Mix well

  14. Serve & Enjoy!

*NPR is Natural Pressure Release ie: just let it sit for 10 minutes then do a QR (Quick Release) to let out the remaining pressure. Reheats nicely in the Microwave.

Wintery Beef Stew – a Cold Weather Treat

Wintery Beef Stew

A great Winter or anytime stew using up what you’ve got in the fridge!

  • 1/2 Pound Stew Beef
  • 3 Carrots (Chopped)
  • 3 Stalks Celery (Chopped)
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (Diced Thick)
  • 1 Red Onion (Diced Thick)
  • 1 Shallot (Diced)
  • 1 Can Cannellini Beans
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 bag Small Potatoes (red or white Potatoes)
  • 2 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 pkg Sweet Potato Zoodles
  • Spices (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp No-Salt Chicken Soup Flavoring
  • 1/4 package Optional – Ditalini Noodles

  1. Gather all the ingredients

  2. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. When it says HOT add the stew beef to the Instant Pot and brown it on all sides.

  3. After the beef is nice and brown, add 1/2 cup white wine to deglaze. Stir with a wooden spoon to get all those little bits of flavor off the bottom of the pot.

  4. Add 1 can no salt added Diced Tomatoes and 3/4 of the empty can of water.

  5. Add the Cannellini Beans (drain the liquid first)

  6. Add the Sweet potato Zoodles to the IP

  7. Stir to combine

  8. Chop and dice the veggies

  9. Add to the IP and stir.

  10. Cut potatoes (as desired) I cut them into quarters.

  11. Add to the IP

  12. Combine

  13. Add the spices

  14. Add the Soup powder.

  15. Stir it all up

  16. Let it cook in the IP for about 15 more minutes, making sure to stir well every few minutes. Then add another 1/2 cup of water and close the IP. Set to Manual for 5 minutes.

  17. Do a 10 minute NPR (Natural Pressure Release) then if needed a QR to let the rest of the steam out. Let the IP continue to keep the stew warm until you are ready to serve.

  18. OPTIONAL: Put the IP back on Sauté and add 1/4 package of Ditalini or similar small noodles and let sit in the pot for at least 15 minutes or until done. Add another 1/2 cup of water if the stew is too thick.

  19. Serve and ENJOY!

Simple Thanksgiving (or anytime) Pumpkin Pie Pudding (Pareve)

Simple Thanksgiving (or anytime) Pumpkin Pie Pudding (Pareve)

A great Fat-Free Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pie Pudding dessert or snack using only 4 ingredients!

  • 1 Can Libby's Pumpkin ((not Pumpkin Pie filling))
  • 1 package Fat-Free, Sugar-Free, Jello Brand Instant Vanilla Pudding (Kosher/Pareve)
  • 8 oz Rich's Coffee Rich ((or any other non-dairy creamer))
  • 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix (Pereg)

  1. Pour the Coffee Rich into a medium mixing bowl

  2. Add the package of Pudding mix

  3. Mix well using a silicon wire whisk (approx 2 minutes)

  4. Add Pumpkin Pies Spices and mix again

  5. Add the can of Pumpkin (use a spatula to get it all out)

  6. Continue mixing until all ingredients have blended well. Mixture should be fairly creamy but not thin.

  7. Pour into a container, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

  8. Enjoy!

Elli’s GoTo Healthy & Nutritious Salad

Here’s a Step-by-Step pictorial guide to making the
BEST EVER Lunchtime or anytime Salad.

I use Bodek portion packs.
(pre-washed and pre-checked for bugs) 

Each one is 3 oz which is just perfect for me.

Now begin to add your toppings.
Of course, these are what I add,
feel free to modify to your likes!

Chickpeas

Feta Cheese

Mexicorn (reg corn works fine too!)

Hard Boiled Egg (use a slicer to make small pieces)

Croutons

Crispy Fried Onions

McCormick Fake Bacon Chips

Blueberries

Tuna (I only use 1/2 a small can)

Fat Free Salad Dressing

Shredded Cheese

Mix it all up and Ess gezunter heit!
Your very own Low-Fat Low Calorie Full Meal!

Other add-ons could be:

Kidney Beans
Diced or Sliced Onions
Diced or Sliced Red Onions
Scallions
Raisins
Dried Cranberries
Israeli Salad
Small Pretzel Pieces
Pine Nuts
Olives
Mandarin Orange slices
Almond slivers
Chopped Nuts
McCormick Salad Toppings

The options are really endless depending on your likes!

Oven Baked Italian Meatballs

Oven Baked Italian Meatballs

Serving size: Approx. 24 small Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1.25 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick Salt-free garlic & herb
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pereg ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Pereg meatball spice
  • 1 teaspoon Pereg oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried chopped chives
  • 2 ounces fresh or dried chopped onions
  • Or
  • One shallot diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°

  2. Prep a sheet pan with a cookie baking parchment sheet liner.

  3. Spray the liner with no stick spray.

  4. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.

  5. Mix thoroughly.

  6. Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop balls in your hand.

  7. Roll into a perfect ball (I run some cold water, use gloves and wet my hands every few scoops which helps form nice round meatballs).

  8. Place on sheet pan in rows.

  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until no longer pink and internal temp reaches 161º

  10. Remove from oven.

  11. Let cool or serve immediately.

  12. Note: I place mine in a bowl lined with paper towel to drain more of the fat off.

Can be used in a variety of dishes like Minestra di Fagioli (Bean Soup) http://www.broadwaykingdom.com/bean-soup/