Recipezaar: Hanukkah,Jewish (Sephardi) recipes

Carol's Easy Pita Bread

Fri, 11 May 2001 09:44:38 -0400

A quick recipe for tasty pita. -- posted by Carol Bullock

Greek Pumpkin Coils (Rodanchas de Kalvassa)

Tue, 30 Oct 2001 18:24:24 -0500

This dessert takes some effort, but is worth it. I got it from The Cookbook of the Jews of Greece by Nicholas Stavroulakis -- posted by Mirj

Greek Style Zucchini Croquettes

Tue, 30 Oct 2001 18:24:27 -0500

From the Hellenic Hannukah cookbook. This version is from Foradenes, a small, family-owned seaside taverna in the town of Finikki on the island of Syros. -- posted by Mirj

Pumpkin Salad (Tirshi)

Tue, 30 Oct 2001 18:24:39 -0500

This is a wonderful salad, good for Thanksgiving but we make it all year round. This is a traditional Sepharidic recipe. -- posted by Mirj

Yam Latkes with Mustard Seeds and Curry

Sun, 25 Nov 2001 13:36:09 -0500

These innovative latkes are great as a first course, side dish or entree. Serve them with chutney and yogurt. -- posted by Mirj

Sufganiot (Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts)

Tue, 04 Dec 2001 13:07:35 -0500

These plain or jelly-filled doughnuts are a favorite treat in Israel and a sweet alternative to the traditional latkes. Few people say no to doughnuts and this variety fits any appetite. I generally make a double batch of dough, refrigerate it and pinch off portions as I need for fresh treats or for taking along to a Chanukah party. -- posted by Mirj

Chicken with Orange, Lemon & Ginger

Mon, 17 Dec 2001 15:25:28 -0500

This is delicious and fragrant! Your house smells wonderful while the chicken is roasting and the neighbors knock on your door looking for invitations to dinner. I make this at least once a month. -- posted by Mirj

Tahinah (Sesame Dip)

Thu, 14 Mar 2002 10:09:40 -0500

This dip can be used as an appetizer, dip, a first course or a salad dressing. This recipe makes a thick version, but can be thinned with water to the desired consistency. -- posted by Tish

Falafel-Fried

Thu, 14 Mar 2002 15:41:19 -0500

You can serve falafel as a appetizer with tahinah for dipping or as a sandwich in pita bread with lettuce and tomatoes with tahinah and hot sauce -- posted by Tish

Chicken Vegetable Soup with Dill and Cumin

Thu, 18 Apr 2002 10:53:51 -0400

This soup has a flavor combination that is very popular in the Middle East. This is based on a Faye Levy recipe. -- posted by Mirj

Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh

Mon, 29 Apr 2002 20:44:10 -0400

As per recipe request. Time consuming, but really worth it! -- posted by Mirj

Shplo

Mon, 13 May 2002 18:31:39 -0400

Yes, you read it correctly, this is shplo. No festive Bukharan meal is complete without Shplo. This marvelous rice dish, which generally contains onion, pieces of lamb and/or chicken, carrot slices, and raisins, is one of the most popular Bukharan dishes. -- posted by Mirj

Cheese Phyllo Pie

Mon, 29 Jul 2002 19:36:43 -0400

I have a good friend whose family comes from Syria, and they make this almost every week for Saturday night supper. It's very comfort-foody. -- posted by Mirj

Lamb with Apricots

Fri, 09 Aug 2002 00:22:25 -0400

I got this out of a "Taste of Home" Christmas issue a few years back. The lady who submitted this was Jewish, and this was her entree for her Hanukkah meal. I'm not Jewish, but I love lamb, and this recipe is a winner! The sweetness of the citrus fruits and the the heat from the spices really stand out! -- posted by yooper

Tunisian Potato Turnovers

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 20:07:06 -0500

For Hanukkah, it is traditional to eat oil-rich foods in honor of the miracle of the Temple lamp. This mashed potato-filled pastry is easy to put together using egg roll wrappers. Adapted from a recipe in Joyce Goldstein's cookbook, Saffron Shores. -- posted by Sharlene~W

Spinach Ricotta Pie with a Hint of Feta

Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:03:44 -0500

We've got a new local dairy (in such a small country, local also means national), that makes some of the best cheeses (and soy milk and soy puddings). This recipe really showcases their ricotta and feta cheeses. This is a great vegetarian dish to serve, we usually have some kind of variation after the Yom Kippur fast day. I also like to add some za'atar in with the oregano. -- posted by Mirj

Levana's Orange Poppy Seed Cake

Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:03:52 -0500

In my never-ending search for orange zest recipes, I came across this one in Levana Kirschenbaum's new book, Levana's Table. It's the most heavenly version of orange poppy seed cake I've seen so far. My only change to the recipe was to move it from the food processor to the stand mixer. -- posted by Mirj

Beef Dumplings with an Apricot Surprise

Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:21:30 -0400

Beef with dried fruit is one of my favorite flavor combinations. This is a good recipe for Passover, but is perfect all year round. -- posted by Mirj

Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes)

Fri, 18 Apr 2003 20:16:06 -0400

This is my daughter Nomi's all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we're over at their house for a meal. I figured I was going to have to learn to make this myself, since Nomi just adores this rice and asks for it every time. It's a little complicated, but gets easier each time you make it (says Debbie). Well worth the effort, I'm a big fan of this rice myself, and EVERYONE always fights over the crust! Prep time includes soaking. -- posted by Mirj

Spicy Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummous

Fri, 04 Jul 2003 19:59:48 -0400

Israel has a zillion versions of hummous, but this is one version I could only find in the States. This was developed over trial and error (and lots of searching for recipes) until I got it just right. -- posted by Mirj

Midtown Deli Ezekiel Bread

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:00:47 -0500

This delicious Ezekiel Bread recipe was developed at The Midtown Deli & Bread Bakery in Savannah, Georgia. -- posted by Donna Deli

Mediterranean Chickpea Latkes

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 19:59:59 -0500

From Bon Appetit (2001). These different latkes have an almost indian taste to them and they are just delicious! Top with sour cream or plain yogurt mixed with fresh mint. -- posted by Miraklegirl

Sweet Challah Bread

Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:00:03 -0500

I started out loving challah bread when I bought a loaf for a bread pudding recipe, and when I tasted the bread while I was slicing it...I fell in love. Since I LOVE to bake I had to make my own challah bread, and I did, and I loved, and here it is. Thank you for trying it! Enjoy! -- posted by MizEmerilLagasse

Potato Latkes: (Potato Pancakes)

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:02:32 -0500

There are different versions of Potato Latkes, but this is the recipe my maternal grandmother, Anna Buhal'tsev (Bell) Mersky, used to make. She made this in the Ukraine, where she came from, and she may have even slightly changed the recipe when she relocated to the United States in 1910. SEE MY RECIPE #85235 FOR SCHMALTZ. If you have any questions you may e-mail me at: leonetti00 at aol dot com -- posted by Alan Leonetti

Yosi's Israeli Salad

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:28:08 -0400

This kosher salad was posted for the World Tour 2005 RecipeZaar event. The source is The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook - Traditional Recipes from Contemporary Kosher Kitchens. DH and I love the flavors of this simple salad. The fresh herbs really make this dish. As a bonus, it's also a South Beach diet friendly dish. -- posted by PanNan

Soofganiyot - Hanukkah Doughnuts

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:12:37 -0500

from Faye Levy's International Jewish Cookbook. - "Fluffy doughnuts without holes similar to these are known by many names; I've seen them as Bismarck Jelly Doughnuts, krapfen, and in France as boules de Berlin (Berlin balls). Probably Austrian bakers brought them to Israel and now they rival potato pancakes in popularity as Hanukkah food. Other common flavorings for these doughnuts, besides the brandy used in this recipe, are vanilla, grated lemon rind, cinnamon, and nutmeg." -- posted by Ketutar

Kurdish Kubbeh Khamoustah

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:34:14 -0400

Stuffed Dumplings in Soup -- posted by Stacia_

Cinnamon-Spiced Chard Pancakes (Passover)

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:29:02 -0400

This "Bon Appétit" recipe works very well with virtually any green, including spinach, kale, or some spring mix. -- posted by blucoat

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Levivot)

Thu, 28 May 2009 01:30:44 -0400

This delicious, traditional Jewish recipe is from Joan Nathans wonderful cookbook, The Foods of Israel Today. Use the cinnamon and sugar for a sweeter pancake. You can also add a little vanilla . -- posted by blucoat

Apricot Applesauce (Jewish)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:07:18 -0400

This recipe -- for Hanukkah -- was found in the2008 cookbook, Jewish Holiday Cooking. -- posted by Sydney Mike