More and more people are now seeing that the production and consumption of meat and other animal products have a negative global impact. Some are considering vegetarianism, others are reducing the amount of meat they eat. But they still want good, tasty food on Shabbat, during festivals and at simchas.
As traditional Jewish food is meat-heavy, and uses a lot of eggs, vegetarians and vegans sometimes get the rough end of the deal. So what can be served in place of gefilte fish? Is there a decent vegetarian version of chopped liver? What’s a good alternative to smoked salmon bagels? Can it really be possible to have a good Shabbat meal without chicken?
The JVS and Gefiltefest are inviting YOU to come up with ideas!
Please send us your very best vegetarian Shabbat recipes – anything from dips and soups – to gratins and cholents – to bakes and baklavas – and more! The top three most inventive recipes, as judged by Reto Frei (co-owner of the leading vegetarian restaurant in London, tibits), will be featured on JVS.org.uk and compiled into a booklet for distribution at the Gefiltefest festival on Sunday 19 May.
There are some great prizes available!…
1st prize: A delicious meal for two* at the fabulous tibits restaurant (just off Regent Street), complimentary entrance to this year’s Gefiltefest festival, a one-year JVS membership subscription and a copy of the tibits at home cookbook.
2nd and 3rd prizes: Complimentary entrance to this year’s Gefiltefest festival, a one-year JVS membership subscription and a copy of the tibits at home cookbook
There are just two simple guidelines:
- All recipes need to be original (old family favourites or recipes you’ve invented).
- Entries must include ingredients, method, how many people the recipe serves, preparation time and cooking time.
Please submit your recipe here!
Alternatively you can submit your recipe by post or email. The deadline for entries is Sunday 14 April.
* Winners of tibits meal for two will need to book their meal directly with the restaurant at least a week before their visit. The meal value is up to £80.