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Sweet Potato Pancakes

Posted on January 27, 2021

What You’ll Need 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Vegetable oil for frying What to Do   In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil; mix well. Form into 12 pancakes. In a deep Continue Reading »

Chewy Fudge Cookies (Dairy)

Posted on January 25, 2021

What You’ll Need 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 2 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup self-rising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted What to Do   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray. In a Continue Reading »

Noodle Apple Raisin Latkes

Posted on November 26, 2020

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) fine egg noodles 2 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine, melted 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced 1/2 cup golden raisins, plumped in apple juice Oil for frying 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Cook noodles according to package directions. Then Continue Reading »

Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 25, 2020

INGREDIENTS Nutrition 2 small sweet potatoes (between 5 and 6 ounces each) 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese 1⁄4 cup fat-free cottage cheese 2 tablespoons skim milk ricotta cheese salt and pepper, to taste 1 green onion, sliced paprika, to taste DIRECTIONS Scrub potatoes, prick lightly with a fork and microwave for six minutes, or until done. (Or, bake Continue Reading »

Roasted Mushrooms With Herbs

Posted on April 15, 2020

Roasted Mushrooms with Herbs serves 2 as a main, 6 as a side dish 3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, washed and sliced 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, washed and sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, marjoram, and flat-leaf parsley, minced Sour cream, for Continue Reading »

Passover Chocolate Toffee Matza

Posted on April 14, 2020

INGREDIENTS 4 sheets matzo (kosher for Passover) 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more (optional) 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips (about 6 ounces) ½ cup chopped shelled pistachios, toasted ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon (for serving) 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs Continue Reading »

Passover Myths And Facts

Posted on April 13, 2020

PESACH: MYTHS & FACTS Most Jews will tell you that their favorite holiday is Pesach. Most Jews will also tell you that the holiday they most dislike having to prepare is Pesach. While it is true that the work involved in preparing for Pesach is tremendous, the rewards for doing it well track straight to Continue Reading »

Pineapple Matzah Brei

Posted on April 11, 2020

Ingredients 4 sheets unsalted matzo 3 large eggs 3 Tbs. fresh orange juice 1 tsp. granulated sugar Kosher salt 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple Small mint leaves, for garnish Maple syrup, for serving Preparation Break the matzo into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces (it’s OK if they’re uneven). In a colander, rinse Continue Reading »

Pistachio Dried Fruit Haroset

Posted on April 10, 2020

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups unsalted natural pistachios 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup sweet Passover wine 1/4 cup pure pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 Continue Reading »

Manischewitz Cold Brew Macaroons

Posted on April 9, 2020

Just in time for Passover, Manischewitz, one of the most iconic names in kosher food for that holiday and year-round, has come out with Cold Brew Earl Grey macaroons and Cold Brew Coffee macaroons, two modern takes on the classic confection. The on-trend varieties are made with real coffee and tea for authentic flavor, and with a shelf Continue Reading »