Are there any kosher recipes you make without a kosher kitchen?

Question

I have relatives coming over tomorrow who keep strick kosher. I do not have a kosher home. I don't want to order catering platters or take out since there are no good kosher take out places nearby and the catering platters are way too expensive. Are there any recipies I can make in my kitchen using kosher ingredients you can get in any standard supermarket that can be done using only disposable cutlery and plates?

Please help. I don't know what I can serve my relatives. :(

Answer 1

sure. the ingredients all have to be kosher, though. tuna is a good choice,and egg salad, potato salad. maybe plan a picnic. you cant cook any kosher food if your kitchen isnt kosher, so you have to stick with cold foods. try yummy salads and sandwiches.

oh and im pretty sure since the egg has a shell you can boil it in a pot. the reason for this is that you are going to peel it anyways.

about what the other person said about the oven, im not sure if you can actually use it that way. if you self-clean it, then i think that it's permissable to use, and you can buy some aluminum foil pans ( you dont have to line the oven).

the recipes that were also given were good choices, too. most frozen salmon is kosher, and olive oil, too. make sure all the utensils you are using are kosher, and dont cut anything directly on your counter.

Answer 2

It is acceptable to many people who keep strictly kosher to eat food cooked in an oven or on a grill if it is double wrapped in aluminum foil for the cooking process.  I have cooked salmon and vegetables (I like yellow squash and zucchini) in a double wrapped foil pouch - it tastes wonderful and is kosher.  Just pile everything in with a bit of olive oil (check that it is kosher) and salt.  I would suggest asking them if they hold by that rule since even within kashrut there are people who are stricter than others (milk comes to mind - some people will drink "regular" milk and others will only drink milk that is kolov yisroel).

A cold salad could be a nice too.  As long as you check the cans for an acceptable hechsher (such as OU) you could put together a cold salad.  I like this one:  drain and rinse a can of black beans, a can of corn (also drained), a chopped mango, a chopped red onion, the juice of one lime, a teaspoon of cumin and a bit of salt.  I add one jalapeno and a handful of chopped cilantro but those ingredients are ones that people seem to either love or hate.  Also, you would need to rinse and carefully check the cilantro for any insects.  Allowing it to soak in a bowl of water and then shaking it out and checking for insects under a bright light is usually sufficient.  

I imagine your relatives will appreciate the effort you go to to provide them with kosher food - even if it is very simple.  I would suggest asking them about what they will eat.  They will know that you respect their beliefs and want to make them feel comfortable and well fed.

Good luck.  I hope your visit goes well.

Answer 3

you want to know the truth..????

why worry  they know your a HEATHEN..

if they are staying they will dispense their religious nonsense..

If not they will stay in their holy RV

Don't blow the thing out of proportion..

THEY know the rules you don't

Stop stressing

you may be surprised