About Chef Carole
Hi, my name is Carole Wendling and if you don't already know me, I have been part of the Temple family since 2001. Here is a little current and back history....
What I'm doing when not at Temple!I absolutely love to work out and be active. Biking, lifting weights,...Read more...
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Pressure Cooker Fast Meat Grape Leaves (Dolmas)
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: 25-30 Grape Leaves
Total Cost: About $12
This is my absolute favorite thing to eat and they are even...Read more...
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients 2.5 cups Cooked garbanzo beans, save the brine ½ cup Green onions, thinly sliced, on the bias (angle) ½ cup Celery, small dice ½ cup Red pepper, small dice ½ cup Carrots, small dice 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup Firm feta cheese, small dice ½ cup Pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped Dressing 4 oz Chickpea brine 4 tbsp Red wine vinegar 4 tbsp...Read more...The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Yield: 25 Cookies
Total Cost: About $6.00
3 sticks Unsalted butter
1 each Egg ...Read more...
Peanut Butter Bars
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Chill Time: 25 Minutes
Yield: 20 Pieces
Total Cost: About $7.00
1.5 stick Unsalted butter (6 ounces)
2 cups Peanut Butter, preferably super smooth (or soy butter)
1.5...Read more...
Chickpea Pisa Bolognese Pasta
Kosher style and dairy-free!
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Yield: Family of 4
Total Cost: About $14
A delicious hearty recipe for a warm day! This is a twist of a classic Bolognese recipe I...Read more...
Michigan One Pot
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Chill Time: 45 Minutes
Yield: Family of 6
Total Cost: About $26
This is a great one pot meal for a snowy day or any day! You can substitute ground beef and turn it into a chili as well. Pay attention to the layering part as that is most important. I...Read more...
Asian Chicken Kreplach Soup
Prep Time: 1 Hour
Cook Time: 1.5 Hours
Yield: Family of 10
Total Cost: $29
This is a twist on one of my favorite Jewish comfort bowls.
If you make extra dumplings like I did, you can poach them in the broth, pull them up...Read more...
SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS - Kid Friendly & Fast
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 16 Tacos
Total Cost: $13.50
Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day - a quick, kid-friendly shredded-chicken taco recipe!
Ingredients1 cup Sweet onions, julienned
1 cup Sweet baby peppers, julienned
2.5#...Read more...
Braided Sweet Shabbat Challah
Prep Time: 3.45 Hours
Cook Time: 40-50 Minutes
Yield: 1 – 2# Loaf
Total Cost: About $5.50
Oven Temperature: 350 F
Dough
1.5 TBSP active dry yeast 0.75 cup granulated sugar 6 TBSP vegetable oil 0.50 cup dark honey 6...Read more...Cardamom Brown Butter Banana Bread
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Yield: 1 double loaf
Total Cost: About $5.00
This is my favorite bread to use for bread pudding and when it gets a bit dry I like to turn it into French toast. The best way to serve it is to toast the slice and slather peanut butter...Read more...
