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Kosher and Theoretically Kosher

Posted on December 26, 2018

This article originally appeared in the March 11, 2004 edition of the Kosher Nexus. It still applies as much today as it did then. A magazine devoted to matters of kashrut recently offered the following advice:“Pouring boiling water over every single inch of your stainless steel sink would make it theoretically kosher for passover, but Continue Reading »

Cheese Quesadillas (A Traditional Mexican Chanukah Dish)

Posted on December 10, 2018

Ingredients 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, room temperature (or 1 tablespoon oil) 12 8-inch tortillas 3 cups shredded cheese – cheddar/Monterey Jack/mozzarella, or a mix Directions Lightly spread margarine or butter on one side of each tortilla. Heat a frying pan over low heat. Place one tortilla, margarine/butter side down, in the pan. Sprinkle surface Continue Reading »

Chinese Latkes With Tangy Dipping Sauce

Posted on December 9, 2018

INGREDIENTS FOR LATKES 2medium potatoes 3green onions, finely chopped 1egg 1 1⁄2tablespoonscornstarch 1teaspoon salt 2tablespoons vegetable oil FOR CHINESE DIPPING SAUCE 1teaspoon sesame seeds 1clove garlic, minced 1green onion, finely chopped 4tablespoons soy sauce 2tablespoons white vinegar 2teaspoons sesame oil 1teaspoon sugar DIRECTIONS Grate potatoes and mix togehter with green onions. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs; stir in cornstarch and salt. Continue Reading »

Candy Bar Brownie Trifle

Posted on December 7, 2018

  A perfect dairy dessert for a Chanukah dairy meal What You’ll Need: 1 (19.9-ounce) package brownie mix 1 (6-serving-size) package instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups milk 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped assorted candy bars, with 1/2 cup reserved for garnish 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed What To Do: Prepare Continue Reading »

Lemon Ricotta Fritters For Chanukah

Posted on December 6, 2018

INGREDIENTS 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar for dusting Special Equipment a deep-fat thermometer PREPARATION Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a Continue Reading »

Cauliflower Fritters- Perfect For Chanukah

Posted on December 4, 2018

IngredientsOn Sale 6 cups cauliflower florets 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 extra large eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix 1/2 cup olive oil for frying, or as needed Directions Process cauliflower in a food processor finely minced; transfer to a large bowl. Stir flour, eggs, baking powder, Continue Reading »

Melting Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 23, 2018

What You’ll Need 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices 6 tablespoons butter, melted or pareve margarine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup apple cider 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup chopped pecans What to Do Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, butter, cinnamon, and salt; toss Continue Reading »

New Kosher Wines To Watch

Posted on November 22, 2018

Secaucus NJ…New kosher wines are always an important part of Kosherfest. Led by Royal Wines, this year’s selection, according to Gabriel Miller is an interesting mix. From Israel come such wines as Shiloh Secret Reserve Malbec 2016, Teperberg Essence Malbec 2014, Carmel Admon Malbec 2014; from California Herzog Lineage Chardonnay 2016, Herzog Lineage Sauvignon Blanc Continue Reading »

Pumpkin Noodle Kugel- Perfect For Turkey Day

Posted on November 20, 2018

Ingredients 1 12-oz package fettuccine, cooked according to package instructions 4 eggs ¾ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup maple syrup or honey 2 Tablespoons bourbon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger pinch cloves Crumb Topping 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1Tablespoon oil 1 Continue Reading »

Pareve Pumpkin Bread

Posted on November 16, 2018

Because, after all, what’s one more pumpkin something? Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/3 cup Almond Breeze Vanilla almondmilk 1 cup canned pumpkin puree DIRECTIONS Continue Reading »