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more latkes and it's only the second night ...

submitted by Melissa Goodman

2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and placed in a bowl of cold water 1/2 cup grated onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten (1 egg per pound of potatoes)* 1 cup all-purpose flour (best) or ½ cup matzah m....

Challah (Recipe)

submitted by Ruthie Hansen

I got this recipe from the wonderful Molly Breslin. Baking challah, or any bread, from scratch isn't difficult, it just takes some time. Most of that time is spent waiting for the dough to rise. I ....

Matzo balls .. tiny bubbles ...

submitted by Melissa Goodman

Matzah balls, also known as קניידלעך kneydlach (pl.) (kneydl, singular) in Yiddish, (also matza balls, matzo balls, or matzoh balls) are a traditional Ashkenazi (East-European Jewish) dumpling made fr....

Chicken soup .. not for The Soul ... just for luxuriating in ...

submitted by Melissa Goodman

Broth was considered a restorative in the ancient world. Chicken broth's special identification with health may have been due to the humoral system of medicine. According to the theory, broth had qual....

Thai noodle salad in a peanut sauce ...

submitted by Melissa Goodman

8 oz fresh Chinese egg noodles 2 tbs dark sesame oil 1/4 c plus 1 tbs shelled, salted roasted peanuts 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tbs peanut oil* 1 tbs light soy sauce (NOT "lite" soy....

Matzo brei

submitted by Michael Newman

Place matzos in a large bowl, break them into large pieces, and cover with very warm water to soften them up. After they soak for 30-60 secs, drain the water. Combine the soft maztos with approx ....

The Rebbe was always right ...

submitted by Melissa Goodman

According to food historians, chicken soup was already being prescribed as a cure for the common cold in Ancient Egypt. The 10th century Persian physician Avicenna also referred to the curative powers....

Latkes

submitted by Melissa Goodman

Traditional Hanukkah foods Potato pancakes, known as latkes in Yiddish, are traditionally associated with Hanukkah, (especially among Ashkenazi families) in particular because there is a custom to e....

Latke closeup

submitted by Melissa Goodman

Potato pancakes, known as latkes in Yiddish, are traditionally associated with Hanukkah, (especially among Ashkenazi families) in particular because there is a custom to eat foods fried or baked in oi....

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