How to make Apple Crunch Latkes Recipe
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
1 c. pancake mix
1 c. apple juice
1 egg
½ c. chopped apples
¼ c. raisins
¼ c. chopped nuts
Cinnamon and sugar
Method:
Combine all ingredients.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan.
Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with cinnamon and sugar.
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Trail Mix
How to make Trail Mix Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats (not instant)
1 c. mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts)
¼ c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. dried fruits (berries, apricots, apples, etc.)
Mix together:
¼ c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ c. honey
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
Method:
Pour liquid mixture over dry mixture and spread onto a cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool and break up any lumps.
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats (not instant)
1 c. mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts)
¼ c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. dried fruits (berries, apricots, apples, etc.)
Mix together:
¼ c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ c. honey
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
Method:
Pour liquid mixture over dry mixture and spread onto a cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool and break up any lumps.
Hanukkah Gelt
How to make Hanukkah Gelt Recipe
Ingredients
3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
Waxed paper and foil
Method:
Combine chocolate chips and condensed milk in microwaveable bowl and heat for one minute. Stir. If chocolate is not melted, continue heating in microwave for 10 seconds at a time until mixture is smooth.
Add vanilla and salt and stir.
Line a baking pan with waxed paper.
Spread mixture evenly in pan. Refrigerate for ½ hour.
Using the top of a spice bottle or other small circle, cut fudge into rounds and wrap in foil.
Ingredients
3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
Waxed paper and foil
Method:
Combine chocolate chips and condensed milk in microwaveable bowl and heat for one minute. Stir. If chocolate is not melted, continue heating in microwave for 10 seconds at a time until mixture is smooth.
Add vanilla and salt and stir.
Line a baking pan with waxed paper.
Spread mixture evenly in pan. Refrigerate for ½ hour.
Using the top of a spice bottle or other small circle, cut fudge into rounds and wrap in foil.
Alef Bet Pretzels
How to make Alef Bet Pretzels Recipe
Ingredients
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
3 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
Kosher salt
Margarine or oil spray
Method:
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
Add flour, sugar, and salt and work into a dough.
Cover with a towel and let rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Grease cookie sheet.
Divide dough into pieces the size of a golf ball. Dust hands with flour. Roll dough into sausages and shape into the letters on the dreidel.
Place on cookie sheet, brush with egg mixture, and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
Ingredients
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
3 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
Kosher salt
Margarine or oil spray
Method:
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
Add flour, sugar, and salt and work into a dough.
Cover with a towel and let rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Grease cookie sheet.
Divide dough into pieces the size of a golf ball. Dust hands with flour. Roll dough into sausages and shape into the letters on the dreidel.
Place on cookie sheet, brush with egg mixture, and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
Egg Cream
How to make Egg Cream Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
16 oz. bottle of club soda, chilled
1 c. milk
¼ c. chocolate syrup
4 glasses and straws
Method:
Put 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup and ¼ milk in each of 4 glasses.
Fill slowly to the top with club soda. Serve with straws.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
16 oz. bottle of club soda, chilled
1 c. milk
¼ c. chocolate syrup
4 glasses and straws
Method:
Put 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup and ¼ milk in each of 4 glasses.
Fill slowly to the top with club soda. Serve with straws.
Cheese Latkes
How to make Cheese Latkes Recipe
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
1 c. ricotta cheese
4 eggs
2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Oil for frying
Sour cream
Method:
Put cheese and eggs in bowl and mix well.
Add flour and salt and mix again.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan.
Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream.
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
1 c. ricotta cheese
4 eggs
2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Oil for frying
Sour cream
Method:
Put cheese and eggs in bowl and mix well.
Add flour and salt and mix again.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan.
Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream.
Menorah or Dreidel Cake
How to make Menorah or Dreidel Cake Recipe
Serves 8-10
Ingredients
1 package of cake mix
1 package of frosting mix or can of frosting
Orange or lemon candies
Method:
Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Cool cake, remove from pan, wrap in foil, and freeze.
Remove from freezer and unwrap. Let thaw slightly while you prepare frosting.
Cut cake into pieces as shown to make a dreidel or menorah. Assemble pieces on cookie sheet or tray and frost while cake is still partially frozen.
Use candy drops for candle flames on menorah or to make a letter on the dredel.
Serves 8-10
Ingredients
1 package of cake mix
1 package of frosting mix or can of frosting
Orange or lemon candies
Method:
Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Cool cake, remove from pan, wrap in foil, and freeze.
Remove from freezer and unwrap. Let thaw slightly while you prepare frosting.
Cut cake into pieces as shown to make a dreidel or menorah. Assemble pieces on cookie sheet or tray and frost while cake is still partially frozen.
Use candy drops for candle flames on menorah or to make a letter on the dredel.
Chicken Latkes
How to make Chicken Latkes Recipe
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
1 lb. cooked chicken, diced
½ c. onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
½ c. matzah meal
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Method:
Saute onion in oil. In bowl, combine chicken, eggs, and matzah meal. Add sautéed onions. Season to taste.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan.
Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
1 lb. cooked chicken, diced
½ c. onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
½ c. matzah meal
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Method:
Saute onion in oil. In bowl, combine chicken, eggs, and matzah meal. Add sautéed onions. Season to taste.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan.
Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Hero Sandwiches
How to make Hero Sandwiches Recipe
Ingredients:
Sandwich roll
Assorted cold cuts salami, bologna, pastrami, corned beef, turkey
Toppings such as mustard, ketchup, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato
Method:
Slice roll in half lengthwise and spread with desired condiments.
Add meats and toppings. Slice into serving portions.
Ingredients:
Sandwich roll
Assorted cold cuts salami, bologna, pastrami, corned beef, turkey
Toppings such as mustard, ketchup, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato
Method:
Slice roll in half lengthwise and spread with desired condiments.
Add meats and toppings. Slice into serving portions.
S’mores
How to make S’mores Recipe
Ingredients
Graham crackers
Chocolate bar, broken into squares
Marshmallows
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line baking sheet with foil or parchment.
Place graham crackers on cookie sheet and top each with a square of chocolate and a marshmallow. Bake for 4-5 minutes until marshmallows melt and chocolate softens.
Remove from oven and top each s’more with another graham cracker to make a sandwich.
Ingredients
Graham crackers
Chocolate bar, broken into squares
Marshmallows
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line baking sheet with foil or parchment.
Place graham crackers on cookie sheet and top each with a square of chocolate and a marshmallow. Bake for 4-5 minutes until marshmallows melt and chocolate softens.
Remove from oven and top each s’more with another graham cracker to make a sandwich.
Carrot Latkes
How to make Carrot Latkes Recipe
Makes 10-12
Ingredients
2 c. grated carrots (6-8 carrots)
1 medium onion, grated
3 eggs
½ c. matzah meal
½ tsp. baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Method:
Combine carrots and onion in large bowl. Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan.
Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Makes 10-12
Ingredients
2 c. grated carrots (6-8 carrots)
1 medium onion, grated
3 eggs
½ c. matzah meal
½ tsp. baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Method:
Combine carrots and onion in large bowl. Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan.
Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Hanukkah Coleslaw
How to make Hanukkah Coleslaw Recipe - The first day of Hanukkah and Christmas Day coincide once every 38 years. It last happened in 1978 and will happen again in 2016.
Ingredients
1 bag of shredded coleslaw mix
½ c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
½ c. mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Marinate cole slaw mix in vinegar and sugar for one hour or more.
Add mayonnaise and season to taste.
Ingredients
1 bag of shredded coleslaw mix
½ c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
½ c. mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Marinate cole slaw mix in vinegar and sugar for one hour or more.
Add mayonnaise and season to taste.
Hot Dog Mini Kebabs
How to make Hot Dog Mini Kebabs Recipe
Makes 20
Ingredients
2 hot dogs
10 cherry tomatoes
Pickle slices
Mustard and ketchup
Toothpicks
Method:
Cook or grill hot dogs. Slice into one-inch rounds.
Alternate hot dog, tomato, and pickle slice on toothpicks. Serve with mustard and ketchup.
Makes 20
Ingredients
2 hot dogs
10 cherry tomatoes
Pickle slices
Mustard and ketchup
Toothpicks
Method:
Cook or grill hot dogs. Slice into one-inch rounds.
Alternate hot dog, tomato, and pickle slice on toothpicks. Serve with mustard and ketchup.
Sufganiyot
How to make Sufganiyot Recipe - Israelis eat an average of three sufganiyot per person during Hanukkah. Some years sales have topped 20,000,000. In addition to the traditional jelly fillings, popular flavors include chocolate, butterscotch, coffee, pistachio, halva, and lemon meringue.
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
½ c. orange juice
¼ c. margarine or butter
4 Tbsp. sugar
2 packages dry yeast
3-4 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
Dash of salt
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar
Method:
Combine juice, margarine, and sugar. Heat or microwave to melt margarine. Cool to lukewarm.
Add yeast, 3 c. flour and beaten eggs. Knead until smooth, adding more flour if necessary. Cover with damp dishtowel and let rise for 30 minutes.
Punch down, divide into portions the size of a golf ball. Shape into balls, rings, or braids. Let rise another 30 minutes.
Heat 1 c. oil in frying pan. Fry donuts, turning to brown on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
Put powdered sugar in paper bag, add donuts, and shake to cover.
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
½ c. orange juice
¼ c. margarine or butter
4 Tbsp. sugar
2 packages dry yeast
3-4 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
Dash of salt
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar
Method:
Combine juice, margarine, and sugar. Heat or microwave to melt margarine. Cool to lukewarm.
Add yeast, 3 c. flour and beaten eggs. Knead until smooth, adding more flour if necessary. Cover with damp dishtowel and let rise for 30 minutes.
Punch down, divide into portions the size of a golf ball. Shape into balls, rings, or braids. Let rise another 30 minutes.
Heat 1 c. oil in frying pan. Fry donuts, turning to brown on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
Put powdered sugar in paper bag, add donuts, and shake to cover.
Grilled Root Vegetables
How to make Grilled Root Vegetables Recipe - Beets will turn everything pink. You may want to roast them separately.
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
3 c. root vegetables (pick from: carrots, parsnips, sweet
potatoes, onions, rutabagas, beets, turnips, garlic)
2–3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
Spices to taste (cumin, thyme, rosemary)
Method:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Peel and cut vegetables into one-inch chunks.
Toss in olive oil and spread on cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and spices.
Roast for 45 minutes to one hour or until soft inside and lightly browned.
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
3 c. root vegetables (pick from: carrots, parsnips, sweet
potatoes, onions, rutabagas, beets, turnips, garlic)
2–3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
Spices to taste (cumin, thyme, rosemary)
Method:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Peel and cut vegetables into one-inch chunks.
Toss in olive oil and spread on cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and spices.
Roast for 45 minutes to one hour or until soft inside and lightly browned.
No Cook Applesauce
How to make No Cook Applesauce Recipe
Ingredients
4 large apples
½ c. water
3 Tbsp. honey
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Method:
Peel, core, and slice apples into large chunks.
Place in blender or processor with rest of ingredients and blend until smooth. You may have to do this in several batches. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
4 large apples
½ c. water
3 Tbsp. honey
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Method:
Peel, core, and slice apples into large chunks.
Place in blender or processor with rest of ingredients and blend until smooth. You may have to do this in several batches. Serve immediately.
Cooked Applesauce
How to make Cooked Applesauce Recipe
Ingredients
8 medium or 6 large apples (a mixture of tart and sweet)
½ c. water
Dash of salt
½ c. sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon
Method:
Peel and core apples.
Put in pot with water and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until apples are soft (about 30 minutes). Alternatively, place in microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave until apples are soft (10-15 minutes).
Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.
Ingredients
8 medium or 6 large apples (a mixture of tart and sweet)
½ c. water
Dash of salt
½ c. sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon
Method:
Peel and core apples.
Put in pot with water and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until apples are soft (about 30 minutes). Alternatively, place in microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave until apples are soft (10-15 minutes).
Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.
Traditional Latkes
How to make Traditional Latkes Recipe - If you wish to make these ahead, they may be reheated in hot oven on cookie sheets lined with brown paper.
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes (about 4 c.) (Russet potatoes work well)
1 tsp. vinegar
1 medium onion, diced (about ½ c.)
2 eggs
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. matzah meal or flour
Oil for frying
Method:
Peel potatoes (optional). If you don’t peel them, wash them well.
Grate or shred in processor. Drain excess liquid. Sprinkle vinegar on top to keep potatoes from discoloring.
Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan. Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown. Drain on paper towels.
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes (about 4 c.) (Russet potatoes work well)
1 tsp. vinegar
1 medium onion, diced (about ½ c.)
2 eggs
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. matzah meal or flour
Oil for frying
Method:
Peel potatoes (optional). If you don’t peel them, wash them well.
Grate or shred in processor. Drain excess liquid. Sprinkle vinegar on top to keep potatoes from discoloring.
Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in large frying pan. Carefully place spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry on both sides until brown. Drain on paper towels.
Cornflake Chicken
How to make Cornflake Chicken Recipe
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
3 lbs. chicken pieces
1 c. Italian dressing
1–2 c. cornflake crumbs
Method:
Marinate chicken in Italian dressing for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Put crumbs in a paper bag and add chicken pieces. Toss until covered.
Spray cookie sheet with oil or line with foil. Bake for 45 minute to 1 hour depending on the size of the pieces.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
3 lbs. chicken pieces
1 c. Italian dressing
1–2 c. cornflake crumbs
Method:
Marinate chicken in Italian dressing for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Put crumbs in a paper bag and add chicken pieces. Toss until covered.
Spray cookie sheet with oil or line with foil. Bake for 45 minute to 1 hour depending on the size of the pieces.
EZ Sufganiyot
How to make EZ Sufganiyot Recipe
Ingredients
1 package of refrigerator biscuits, thawed
½ c. butter, melted
Sugar and cinnamon mixture
Method:
Pull apart the biscuits and punch a hole in the middle.
Roll in melted butter, then in cinnamon mixture.
Bake according to package directions.
Ingredients
1 package of refrigerator biscuits, thawed
½ c. butter, melted
Sugar and cinnamon mixture
Method:
Pull apart the biscuits and punch a hole in the middle.
Roll in melted butter, then in cinnamon mixture.
Bake according to package directions.
Pinwheel Sandwiches
How to make Pinwheel Sandwiches Recipe
Ingredients
Soft tortilla
Cheese spread
Fresh spinach leaves
Method:
Spread cheese and spinach on tortilla. Roll up.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill for one hour or more.
Slice into pinwheels.
Ingredients
Soft tortilla
Cheese spread
Fresh spinach leaves
Method:
Spread cheese and spinach on tortilla. Roll up.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill for one hour or more.
Slice into pinwheels.
Star Sandwich
How to make Star Sandwich Recipe
Serves 1
Ingredients
2 slices bread
Peanut butter and jelly
Method:
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and cut off crusts.
Cut sandwich in half diagonally. Crisscross the halves to form a 6-pointed star.
Serves 1
Ingredients
2 slices bread
Peanut butter and jelly
Method:
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and cut off crusts.
Cut sandwich in half diagonally. Crisscross the halves to form a 6-pointed star.
Tea Sandwiches
How to make Tea Sandwiches Recipe
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 slice of bread
Whipped cream cheese, plain or flavored
8 small pretzel sticks
1 carrot stick
9 raisins
Method:
Spread cream cheese on bread.
Line up pretzel stick “candles” and carrot stick “shamash” to make a menorah.
Use raisins to “light” your menorah.
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 slice of bread
Whipped cream cheese, plain or flavored
8 small pretzel sticks
1 carrot stick
9 raisins
Method:
Spread cream cheese on bread.
Line up pretzel stick “candles” and carrot stick “shamash” to make a menorah.
Use raisins to “light” your menorah.
Cranberry Latkes
How to make Cranberry Latkes Recipe
Ingredients
12 oz. bag cranberries
¾ c. water
1 c. raisins
½ c. orange juice
2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
2 eggs
Vegetable oil for frying
Whipped cream or non-dairy topping
Method:
In large pot simmer cranberries in water until they pop.
Add raisins, juice, and sugar, mixing well. Boil until mixture thickens (about 15 minutes). Cool.
Stir in flour and eggs.
Heat oil in large frying pan over low flame. Drop batter by tablespoons and flatten with back of spoon. As latkes can burn easily, turn often until both sides are lightly browned and still soft.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with whipped topping.
Ingredients
12 oz. bag cranberries
¾ c. water
1 c. raisins
½ c. orange juice
2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
2 eggs
Vegetable oil for frying
Whipped cream or non-dairy topping
Method:
In large pot simmer cranberries in water until they pop.
Add raisins, juice, and sugar, mixing well. Boil until mixture thickens (about 15 minutes). Cool.
Stir in flour and eggs.
Heat oil in large frying pan over low flame. Drop batter by tablespoons and flatten with back of spoon. As latkes can burn easily, turn often until both sides are lightly browned and still soft.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with whipped topping.
Cheese Coins
How to make Cheese Coins Recipe
Makes 3-4 dozen
Ingredients
½ c. butter or margarine, softened
½ c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. flour
Method:
Combine all ingredients in bowl. Mix well to form dough.
Divide in half and roll each half into a log. Wrap in waxed paper and chill or freeze for several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Unwrap cheese logs and slice into quarter inch thick coins.
Place an inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 minutes.
Makes 3-4 dozen
Ingredients
½ c. butter or margarine, softened
½ c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. flour
Method:
Combine all ingredients in bowl. Mix well to form dough.
Divide in half and roll each half into a log. Wrap in waxed paper and chill or freeze for several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Unwrap cheese logs and slice into quarter inch thick coins.
Place an inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 minutes.
Hanukkah Fondue
How to make Hanukkah Fondue Recipe
Ingredients
12 oz. bag of chocolate chips
1 c. light cream
½ tsp. vanilla
Dippers
Strawberries
Slices of banana, apple, pear
Pineapple chunks
Whole strawberries
Angel food or pound cake
Marshmallows
Method:
Melt chocolate in microwave or double-boiler.
Stir in cream and vanilla until smooth.
Transfer to chafing dish or fondue pot to keep warm.
Use long forks or skewers to dip fruit and cake in chocolate.
Caution: Cool before eating.
Ingredients
12 oz. bag of chocolate chips
1 c. light cream
½ tsp. vanilla
Dippers
Strawberries
Slices of banana, apple, pear
Pineapple chunks
Whole strawberries
Angel food or pound cake
Marshmallows
Method:
Melt chocolate in microwave or double-boiler.
Stir in cream and vanilla until smooth.
Transfer to chafing dish or fondue pot to keep warm.
Use long forks or skewers to dip fruit and cake in chocolate.
Caution: Cool before eating.
Hanukkah Cookies
How to make Hanukkah Cookies Recipe
Makes 3-4 dozen
Ingredients
½ c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1½ c. flour
1½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
Method:
Combine butter and sugar in bowl and beat until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl.
Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture. Add more flour if dough is too sticky.
Form dough into a ball, wrap in waxed paper, and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Roll out dough on floured surface. Cut with Hanukkah cookie cutters.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool.
Makes 3-4 dozen
Ingredients
½ c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1½ c. flour
1½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
Method:
Combine butter and sugar in bowl and beat until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl.
Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture. Add more flour if dough is too sticky.
Form dough into a ball, wrap in waxed paper, and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Roll out dough on floured surface. Cut with Hanukkah cookie cutters.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool.
Fruit Smoothie
How to make Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
1 c. plain or vanilla yogurt
1 c. milk
1 c. fresh or frozen fruit (banana, strawberries, peaches)
1 Tbsp. sugar or honey (optional)
Method:
Cut fruit into chunks, and combine all ingredients in blender until smooth.
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
1 c. plain or vanilla yogurt
1 c. milk
1 c. fresh or frozen fruit (banana, strawberries, peaches)
1 Tbsp. sugar or honey (optional)
Method:
Cut fruit into chunks, and combine all ingredients in blender until smooth.
Candle Salad
How to make Candle Salad Recipe
Make 2
Ingredients
2 lettuce leaves
½ c. cottage cheese
1 banana
2 canned pineapple rings
2 orange sections
Method:
Arrange each lettuce leaf on its own plate.
Top each with a small mound of cottage cheese, pineapple ring, and half a banana (cut side down).
Fasten orange section to the top with a toothpick for the candle flame.
Make 2
Ingredients
2 lettuce leaves
½ c. cottage cheese
1 banana
2 canned pineapple rings
2 orange sections
Method:
Arrange each lettuce leaf on its own plate.
Top each with a small mound of cottage cheese, pineapple ring, and half a banana (cut side down).
Fasten orange section to the top with a toothpick for the candle flame.
Waffle Latkes with Yogurt
How to make Waffle Latkes with Yogurt Recipe - Potato latkes are Hanukkah’s signature dish, not because of the potato, but because of the oil. Potatoes did not exist in the Holy Land when the ancient Israelites triumphed over the Syrians. They are a relatively recent Eastern European tradition.
Serve 4
Ingredients
2 c. shredded potatoes (ready-made is fine)
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. flour
½ tsp. baking powder
¼ c. oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Combine all ingredients in food processor until smooth.
Spoon into heated waffle iron and bake until golden brown.
Serve 4
Ingredients
2 c. shredded potatoes (ready-made is fine)
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. flour
½ tsp. baking powder
¼ c. oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Combine all ingredients in food processor until smooth.
Spoon into heated waffle iron and bake until golden brown.