December 2011

Just When you Thought you Knew Everything About Latkes

Check Out This Recipe for Potato Latkes with Cranberry Jam

 

It’s the season to break out the cranberries in any form, try this recipe for potato latkes with cranberry jam from the Food Network from Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh. This recipe takes in total 2 hours and 55 minutes and makes between 12 and 14 latkes.

Ingredients

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 2 shallots, minced (4 tablespoons)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives, snipped
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Fresh chives, for garnish
  • Cranberry Jam, recipe follows

Getting into a Bind with What to Serve for Dinner?

Check out this Recipe for Matzoh Balls

 

With Hanukkah here, check out this new recipe for matzoh balls. This recipe serves 6. Keep in mind that to make fluffy, light matzoh balls, you should pack them loosely so they float when they cook.

Ingredients

3 eggs


1 cup matzoh meal


4 tablespoons vegetable oil


2 quarts plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth


½ cup cold water


1 teaspoon salt


½ teaspoon white pepper


½ teaspoon garlic powder


Enjoy Potato Kugel

Perfect for the big holiday feast or for a snack anytime, potato kugel will satisfy even the toughest critics. This excellent recipe only requires an hour and a half to make with 30 minutes of prep time and 1 hour of cook time.

Ingredients:

·         7 large peeled and coarsely grated potatoes

·         1 finely chopped medium onion

·         ¼ cup all-purpose flour

·         2 slightly beaten large eggs

·         2 teaspoons of white salt

·         2 teaspoons of fresh ground black pepper

·         6 divided tablespoons of oil

What's a Better Staple for Jewish Dessert...

Than Blueberry Blintzes?

Blintzes are something that will always be on any Jewish menu. Check out this recipe by Tyler Florence for blueberry blintzes. Perfect after a long day at work or even during as a mid-day snack.

Ingredients

Basic Crepe Batter:

Directions

Combine the milk, water, eggs, flour, salt and sugar in a blender. Blend on medium speed for 15 seconds, until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Scrape down the sides of the blender and pour in 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Blend it again for a second just to incorporate. Refrigerate the batter for 1 hour to let it rest. If the crepes are made immediately, they have a tendency to be rubbery; when you let the batter rest, the crepes have a better texture and a softer bite.

Traditional Jewish Latkes

Not Only are They Easy to Make but Sure to Please

One of the most traditional Jewish dishes is latkes, which are also known as potato pancakes. Jews traditionally eat them during the Hannukah festival. The oil for cooking the latkes is symbolic of the oil from the Hannukah story that kept the Second Temple of ancient Israel lit with the long-lasting flame that is celebrated as a miracle. The ingredients are simple: potato, flour, eggs and are flavored with grated onion or garlic powder. They are relatively easy to make and sure to please many. Check out this recipe from Wolfgang Puck.

The total time needed to prepare these is 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 8 medium potatoes, peeled
  • 1 medium onion
  • Lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/8 cup melted butter
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Watercress, to garnish
  • Caviar, to garnish
  • Applesauce, for garnish
  • Creme fraiche, for garnish