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Baked latkes – Chanukah
In a world of latke recipes here’s what makes this one special – baked, not fried! We’ve been enjoying these this with some vegan sour cream. Recipe from the Shannons.
Mayim Bialik’s sufganiyot (jam doughnuts)
A lovely, easy and fun to make treat for Chanukah! These doughnuts are best when served immediately, but they can be stored in airtight containers overnight.
Beetroot latkes – Chanukah
The trick to getting the perfect crispy texture is to remove all of the liquid; using a salad spinner to remove the liquid is an awesome, quick way to do this. I also use a food processor to do my grating; I’ve lost enough of my fingers that I prefer it, even if my dad […]
Sweet and savoury latkes – Chanukah
These sweet and savoury latkes are mini-sized and baked, making them cute and crispy. They are oil-free so they are healthier for our bodies. Serve with apple sauce for a sweet latke and/or with the sour “cream” for a savoury latke. Make 2 batches of this recipe so you do not run out! Extras can […]
EPIC mac and cheese with broccoli – for Shavuot
This recipe is from Violife.
Mushroom and walnut gardener’s pie with butternut squash topping for Pesach
A hearty main course for your Passover meal! This dish contains kitniyot. Recipe from JewishFoodHero.com, with a few tweaks to make it Kosher for Passover.
Chocolate orange tart – Passover
A delicious treat from Zoe Marks.
Blush orange, fennel and olive salad – for Pesach
This recipe is from the Jewish Chronicle. It is Kosher for Passover. Simple, seasonal and full of flavour, make the most of beautiful blush oranges while they’re in season.
Spinach and sun-dried tomato toastie – for Shavuot
This recipe is from Violife.
Lemon Tofu Cheesecake
On Shavuot we celebrate the giving of the Torah. Shavuot is also known as Chag HaKatzir (the Harvest Festival), since it marks the start of the wheat harvest and the end of the barley harvest. It may remind us that many more people can be sustained on vegetarian diets than on animal-based diets. The Torah […]