For many American Jews, Hanukkah is synonymous with latke season. Pillowy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside, these potato pancakes are delicious just about however you serve them. But like any Jewish matter, a contentious debate takes place every year over what the best way to top them is. Traditionally, either sour…
SERVES 8 TO 10 The food most closely associated with Rosh Hashanah is apples dipped in honey, an autumnal gesture to shepherd in a sweet year. A lot of desserts feature apples and honey, and this super-simple cake (which requires one bowl and one cake pan) fills the bill. I like this cake so much…
Do crispy, hot, delicious latkes go best with apple sauce, sour cream, or by themselves? Let us know what you think: Latke eaters everywhere: Are you team applesauce or team sour cream? — The Forward (@jdforward) December 14, 2017 No matter what team you’re on, enjoy latke recipes galore:
Apple cake is one of Judaism’s most enduring recipes. Every family has its own method and nary a Jewish cookbook is without an entry for this perennial favorite. While the cake is popular year round, at no time does it see more action than during Rosh Hashanah, when apples and honey represent a sweet new…
It’s latke season, which also means it’s time to buy applesauce, dig out the applesauce you made in the fall, or make some from scratch now. This simple recipe fills up the house with a delicious aroma of cinnamon, and can easily be frozen in plastic or glass freezer containers to enjoy throughout the winter….
My mom used to make applesauce in large batches and freeze half of it for Chanukah. Like all good Jewish mother recipes, this one is not exact – play around with it until it looks right to you. Start with about 3 lbs of apples (my mom uses Jonathan, but feel free to experiment). Core…
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