A few twists you can try is Salmon over Sesame Noodles, or tunisian fish cakes over couscous – instead of Gefilte.
You can get the fish cakes recipe on epicurious.com.
You can also make Asian Steak salad which is a nice twist and inexpensive because you just need a $15 piece of London Broil.
The Asian steak salad is in one of the Kosher by Designs or you can use the one from Levana Kirshenbaum (salmon recipe from there as well). Lately I’ve been making Won Tons and Deli Roll (mixture of raw chicken cutlet, pastrami, fried onions, sour kraut and dijonaise) – which are both pretty fattening – but my kids are all in the ‘I need to gain weight’ mode. This would not be a good idea for those watching their weight.
A great and easy chicken recipe is a mixture of cream red wine (or any sweet wine) and soy sauce (equal measures of both – about 1/2 C each) with fresh ginger and fresh garlic thrown in. Marinate if you have time and pour over and roast.
One more that is a staple in our house is Sushi Rice – 2 cups rice, 3 C water, 2 T Sugar, 2 T Rice Vinegar, 1 T Salt. Boil and cook for 20 minutes (or until water is out) then add 1/4 C Oil and 1/4 C Soy Sauce. Mix in 3 sheets of Nori – and it is like you are eating Sushi – but without the hassle. It can be served warm or cold.
Hatzlocha!