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Vegetable Latkes

Make up two batches of latkes - one using zucchini and the other carrots - to ensure a colorful platter and enough for your entire family.2 medium zucchini (6 ounces) or 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 egg
3 tablespoons matzo meal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cooking oilPlace zucchini or carrots in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water until very tender (about 8 minutes for zucchini and about 15 minutes for carrots). Drain; mash with a potato masher.Beat egg in a medium bowl; stir in mashed zucchini or carrots, matzo meal, salt and pepper.Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the vegetable mixture, a rounded tablespoon at a time, spreading each mound into a 2 1/2-inch circle. Cook about 4 minutes or until golden, turning once.Keep cooked latkes warm in the oven while frying the next batch.Makes 10 latkes, 5 side-dish servings.

Peppered beef brisket marsala
Peppered Beef Brisket MarsalaBesides Chanukah, Jewish cooks make brisket the day before Sabbath, a day when traditionally no cooking is done.1 (3 to 4 pound) fresh beef brisket 1/2 teaspoon crushed whole pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 3 me (Upload by user)

Star shaped challah
Star Shaped ChallahThis most famous of Jewish yeast breads is most often seen in its traditional braided form. Instead of the braid shape, follow these directions for forming Challah (KHAH luh) into a star shape.1 package active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F) br (Upload by user)

Rugelach
RugelachRugelach, a delicate sour cream pastry filled with nuts, raisins, and cinnamon, offers the perfect light dessert with tea and reminds people of the type of foods eaten long ago.uDough/u1 cup margarine, softened (at least 80% vegetable oil) 2 tablespoons granula (Upload by user)

Honey pistachio tart
Honey Pistachio TartServe this with full flavored coffee or hot mint tea.uFilling/u1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups chopped pistachio nuts, toasted 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit bits 1/4 cup orange juice uEgg Pastry/ (Upload by user)

Pistachio cutouts
Pistachio CutoutsDuring Hanukkah, it`s traditional to partake in homemade treats to commemorate the annual Jewish celebration of freedom. These specially shaped shortbread style cookies, with decorative icing, help pass the venerated tradition from generation to generation.1 1/4 c (Upload by user)

Hazelnut cookies
Hazelnut CookiesThese decorative cookies are a popular Chanukah treat.uDough/u1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup finely ground hazelnuts 1 teaspoon poppy seed (optional) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup margarine, softened *3/4 cup granulated sugar (Upload by user)

Tuna gefilte fish
Tuna Gefilte Fis can tuna fish 2 eggs1 small onion, gratedSalt and pepper to taste1 small carrot, gratedMatzah meal or bread crumbs 1 medium onion, sliced3 carrots, sliced1 celery stalk, slicedDrain and flake tuna. Add eggs, grated onion, grated c (Upload by user)

Vanilla macaroons
Vanilla MacaroonsSource: iJewish Holiday Style/i Rita Milos Brownstein5 cups flaked sweetened coconut 3 egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 325 degrees F.Mix together all the ingredients. Make mounds about (Upload by user)

Honey bars
Honey Bars1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 egg, beaten 1 cup coconut 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup oats 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup nuts, c (Upload by user)

Candle cupcakes
Candle Cupcakes (Edible Menorahs)14 cream filled chocolate sandwich cookies 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pint chocolate ice cream or frozen yogurtHanukkah candlesFresh raspberries for garnishAdult: Process 12 cookies in food processor until very finely ground./ (Upload by user)
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Chocolate hanukkah stars
Chocolate Hanukkah Stars1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon saltConfectioners` sugar to decorateBeat together butte (Upload by user)
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Moroccan hanukkah doughnuts
Moroccan Hanukkah DoughnutsSource: San Jose Mercury News 11 27 02 Recipe from iSaffron Shores, Jewish Cooking of the Southern Mediterranean/i by Joyce Goldstein2 envelopes active dry yeast 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup warm water 4 cups all purpose flour 1 (Upload by user)
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Hanukkah jelly doughnuts
Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts (Soufganiot)iJewish Holiday Baking/i by Marcy GoldmanuDough/u1/2 cup warm water5 teaspoons dry yeast1/3 cup plus a pinch of granulated sugar1 cup warm milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs1/3 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 teaspoons s (Upload by user)
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