The Best Recipes Using Alcohol

Purim is nearly upon us, and with it, all the references to drinking until you don’t know the difference between Haman and Mordechai. If that’s not exactly your thing, consider incorporating that alcohol into your food this Purim. Pretty much every course of the meal can have a splash (or a cup) or wine or liquor if it’s done right. Here are our favorite recipes using alcohol! Have some of your own favorites? Let us know in the comments or tag us @kosherdotcom!

APPETIZERS

• Fruit Cup with Brandy Sauce by Rivky Kleiman

  

• Classic Potato Leek Soup by Elizabeth Kurtz
• Onion-Garlic Veal Pop Starter by Faigy Grossman
• Chicken Skewers over Pomegranate Salad by Rivky Kleiman
• Mushroom Salad with Wine Reduction Dressing by Chanie Nayman

  

• White Velvet Soup from the Dining In cookbook
• Savory Gnocchi and Meat Cups by Chanie Nayman
• Penne with Tomato Sausage Ragout by Leah Brisman
• Garlic Bread Bruschetta Sandwiches with Porcini Onion Relish by Esther Deutsch
• Baked Salmon with Roasted Pepper Duo by Brynie Greisman

  

• Cauliflower Squash Soup by Faigy Grossman
• Citrus Ginger Glazed Salmon from the Dining In cookbook
• Crockpot Broccoli, Garlic, and Olive Oil Soup by Elizabeth Kurtz
• Beer-Battered Fish by Naomi Nachman

  
  

MAINS

• Caramelized Chicken with Sesame Sprinkle by Tuni Cohen

  

• Sweet and Savory Champagne-Braised Brick Roast by Elizabeth Kurtz
• Italian Chicken from the Nitra cookbook
  
• Beef Bourguignon by Esther Deutsch
• Chicken Drumsticks with Red Wine and Beef Fry by Chaia Frishman

  

• Steak with Red Wine Glazed Carrots, Parsnips, and Mushrooms by Jamie Geller
• Pulled Sesame Chicken by Michal Frischman
• All-time Favorite Fancy Roast by Estee Kafra
• Batter-Dipped Chicken Nuggets by Rivky Kleiman
• Beer Brisket by Rivky Kleiman

  

• Sweet-as-Honey Chicken by Chanie Nayman
• English Ribs with Coffee Rub by Zehava Krohn
• Maple-Glazed Rack of Ribs by Naomi Nachman
• Apricot-Stuffed Chicken with Apricot Sauce by Sara Wasserman
• Savory Minute Steaks and Potatoes by Chavi Feldman

  

• Succulent Chicken by Brynie Greisman
• Aioli Brisket by Nechama Norman
• Delmonico Roast with Red Wine and Onion Glaze by Rivky Kleiman
• Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower by Marilyn Ayalon
• Roasted Garlic and Horseradish Crusted French Roast by Rivky Kleiman

  
  

SIDES

• Braised Fennels by Jennifer Chetrit

  

• Braised Short Rib Pie with Cipollini Onions by Victoria Dwek
• Quickie String Beans by Chanie Nayman
• Oxtail Gnocchi by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
• Red Onion Confit by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
  
• Thai Beef Noodles by Elizabeth Kurtz

  

• Smoked Mushroom Sauce by Gabe Garcia 
• Beer-Braised Beef Hot Pretzels by Michal Frischman
• Smoked Portobello Mushrooms by Rivky Kleiman
• Rice with Garlic Almond Crunch by Brynie Greisman
• Red Cabbage Confit by Brynie Greisman

  

• Onion Rings by Sara Wasserman
• Medley of Mushrooms by Estee Kafra
• Pastrami-Wrapped Stuffed Figs by Susie Fishbein
• Romanian Mushrooms in Tomato Sauce (Fricasse de Ciuperci) by Gil Marks

  

• Baby Bok Choy by Rivki Locker
• Beer-Batter Broccoli Bites by Rivky Kleiman
• Simple Braised Radishes by Rivki Locker
• Pearl Onions in Red Wine Reduction by Daphna Rabinovitch

  
  

DESSERTS

• Alsatian Wine-Poached Pears (Poires Pochees au Vinz) by Gil Marks

  

• Apple Fig Crisp by Rebecca Gross
• Chocolate Meringue Squares by Brynie Greisman
• Almond Pear Pie by Brynie Greisman
• Caramelized Apples in Phyllo Baskets with Zabaglione Sauce by Yuval Attias

  

• Warm Chocolate Cake in Individual Glasses by Leah Barzel
• Tarte Tatin aux Poires et Vin by Gayle Squires
• Coffee and Vanilla Cake by Brynie Greisman
• Fruit Salad With Creamy Hawaiian Dressing by Estee Kafra
• Baked Pear Compote with Spiked Cream and Lotus Crumbs by Estee Kafra

  

• Chocolate Fudge Bars by Estee Kafra
• Apple Tartlets by Family Table Staff
• Blueberry Amaretto Cake by Esther Deutsch

  
  

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