Recipezaar: Rosh Hashana,Desserts recipes

Low Fat Pumpkin Roll #2

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 20:10:46 -0500

This is another great recipe, but because it uses 5 eggs, it is not low fat as my other posted recipe (Low Fat Pumpkin Roll). What you can do is make the other loaf, and use the icing from this one also. Either way, it's delish! -- posted by KerrBearr

Almond Orange Macaroons

Fri, 03 Jan 2003 20:02:57 -0500

These are some of the most delicious cookies I have ever tasted. I like to peel the orange zest with my Microplane zester, which gives me a nice, powdery zest, but you can use a potato peeler and cut strips as well, since it will all get mixed up with the sugar in the food processor. -- posted by Mirj

All-Chocolate Blackout Cake from Ebinger's

Mon, 06 Jan 2003 20:31:59 -0500

New Yorkers (especially Brooklynites) will wax nostaligic over this intensely chocolate cake. I remember having a piece as a little girl and I have never forgotten how wonderful and rich that little piece was. You will get a lot of utensils dirty making this cake, and it has a lot of preparation steps, but it is so worth it! -- posted by Mirj

Crunchy Part of a Cadbury's Crunchie Bar

Mon, 06 Jan 2003 20:33:21 -0500

Cadbury's Crunchie Bars are one of my favorite candy bars. They are also my dentist's favorite candy bar, because if I eat enough of these I keep him in business. This is a Nigella Lawson recipe, from her book How to Be a Domestic Goddess. She calls it cinder toffee, but for me it will always be the crunchy part of the Crunchy Bar. -- posted by Mirj

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:17:18 -0500

I found this recipe on a search for lemon zest recipes (I had just gotten my Microplane Zester and had fallen in love with it and was zesting lemons and oranges all over the place). The lemon zest doesn't have a starring role in these cookies, but they are pretty yummy, very apple pie-ish. -- posted by Mirj

Fruitcake Cookies

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:17:40 -0500

I know a lot of people that are actually scared of fruitcake, but everyone I know adores these cookies. -- posted by Mirj

Chocolate Plum Thumbprints

Sun, 12 Jan 2003 20:02:35 -0500

Taken from Fleischmann's/Sunsweet ad in Good Housekeeping. Prep and cook time unknown. -- posted by cassie_bess

Apple & Cream Pie

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 20:03:52 -0500

This is so creamy, rich and delicious and, best of all, so easy to make. I promise, you will love it. -- posted by malka margulies

honey cake

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 20:08:43 -0500

this is as close as nostalgia gets for me -- posted by chia

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

Mrs. Markovitz's Sweet Noodle Kugel

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:04:17 -0500

When I lived in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Markovitz was my downstairs neighbor and landlord and a great cook. The smells from her house were amazing. This was one of her specialities especially around the Jewish New Year. The topping makes this irresistable! -- posted by Caryn Gale

Entenmann's Pound Cake

Tue, 28 Jan 2003 20:11:32 -0500

I have divine childhood memories of Entenmann's pound cake, which my mother rarely buy since she would usually bake her own. I found this recipe on a copycat site, and never ever thought of using powdered sugar before. -- posted by Mirj

Sticky Bun Noodle Kugel

Mon, 03 Feb 2003 20:11:54 -0500

Very sticky, very delicious. This makes a great presentation. It really does taste like a sticky bun. -- posted by Mirj

Honey Apple Noodle Kugel

Mon, 03 Feb 2003 20:12:03 -0500

One of the most simple and delicious kugels around. Perfect for Rosh Hashana, and wonderful all year round. -- posted by Mirj

Microwave Sweet Noodle Kugel

Mon, 03 Feb 2003 20:12:11 -0500

What really brought me to this recipe is that it uses uncooked noodles. The standing time is very important, because if you are too impatient the noodles will come out a little too al dente to your liking. -- posted by Mirj

Apple Orange Noodle Kugel

Tue, 04 Feb 2003 20:08:30 -0500

Always on the lookout for a recipe that includes orange zest, this is a great sweet side dish, or a special dessert. -- posted by Mirj

Apple Everything Cake

Wed, 05 Feb 2003 20:01:00 -0500

I first found this on International Recipes Online, and it sparked my interest because it's supposedly from New York (New York does have great apples). It's a very simple cake, and doesn't have any cinnamon in it, so it's become my daughter Nomi's favorite. -- posted by Mirj

Lemon Bars

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 20:04:55 -0500

In request to a recipe. I found this recipe on Kraft.com. Can substitute other cookies for the crust. -- posted by CrystalA

Monkeyboy Banana Chocolate Cake

Fri, 07 Mar 2003 20:06:31 -0500

A moist, delicious cake--my family has been making this version for years. -- posted by Miraklegirl

Panna Cotta

Mon, 17 Mar 2003 20:02:37 -0500

In response to a request. This recipe is from a William-Sonoma cookbook. -- posted by CrystalA

Hot Fruit Compote for Passover or all year round

Fri, 04 Apr 2003 20:02:25 -0500

Most people like to serve compote for dessert on Passover to help alleviate the effects of the matza and because there aren't too many easy or good Passover desserts. I got this recipe from a Passover cookbook called "Let My People Eat" -- posted by Caryn Gale

Chocolate Espresso Torte

Mon, 05 May 2003 20:00:49 -0400

This is a flourless, rich, dense cake which is as creamy as cheesecake- so serve tiny slices. It is a passover recipe (just make sure to dust the pan with Passover cake meal instead of flour) but would be delicious year round. Enjoy! -- posted by Miraklegirl

Baked Mexican Bananas

Tue, 13 May 2003 20:00:35 -0400

I don't eat bananas often, even though I love them. When I do have bananas, they have to be very special, and I promise you, these babies are very very special! Try serving them over vanilla frozen yogurt, or with an intensely chocolate ice cream. -- posted by Mirj

Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese

Mon, 19 May 2003 20:02:18 -0400

Fancy shmancy, but very easy to make. Very MiddleEastern/Mediterranean! You can serve it as a fruity appetizer or as a dessert. -- posted by Mirj

Chocolate-Orange Marmalade Brownies

Mon, 16 Jun 2003 20:02:43 -0400

Chocolate and orange together -- one of my favorite flavor combinations. I found this recipe after a neighbor gave me a gift of some homemade orange marmalade, way too much for us to have on toast alone. -- posted by Mirj

Orange Sunshine Cake

Mon, 16 Jun 2003 20:02:48 -0400

Like oranges? You're going to love this cake! There's some work involved in getting it all together, but it's worth it! Very impressive! -- posted by Mirj

Flower Ice Bowls

Mon, 16 Jun 2003 20:06:24 -0400

Talk about presentation! These gorgeous frozen floral bowls (edible!) are recommended for cold soups, particularly fruit soups. But I figure anything cold would be more than enhanced by these bowls. You can make a bowl for each serving or one big serving bowl. Recipe discovered in "Cooking Fearlessly: Recipes and other Adventures from Hudson's on the Bend" -- posted by Seebee

Key West Cake

Wed, 18 Jun 2003 20:24:08 -0400

from this week's paper, this is a non dairy cake. if you don't have baby food you can sub apple sauce. -- posted by chia

Lime Cheesecake

Fri, 04 Jul 2003 20:02:05 -0400

I first had this cake at a dive resterant where they charged over $4.00 a piece and their meals were only $5.50. You had to be there fast to get a piece, too. Even writing this recipe makes me very hungry! Can use 1/3 cal. cream cheese but NOT fat free. It doesn't work. -- posted by Gail Doyle

Sweet Orange Granita

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:04:58 -0400

This is a wonderful refreshing dessert or palate cleanser that I adapted from a recipe found in Pino Luongo's " Simply Tuscan". I serve it in frozen, hollowed out orange halves, garnished with a mint leaf. -- posted by Miraklegirl

Wild Rose Petal Cupcakes

Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:00:30 -0400

A lovely floral yummy! -- posted by Seebee

Candied Flowers

Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:00:44 -0400

A tasty little candy with a gorgeous presentation, not difficult to make. Some ideas for edible flowers: rose, pansy, sunflower, basil, honeysuckle, lavender, violets. This recipe can also be used for fruits and roots (apples, carrots, parsnips, pears...) -- posted by Seebee

Jewish Honey Cake

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:55:51 -0400

Traditional honey cake, made for Rosh Hashanah to ensure a sweet New Year but also prepared by honey-cake lovers for special occasions. -- posted by 1Steve

Honey Cake for Rosh Hashana

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 20:00:49 -0400

I have been baking this honey cake for Rosh Hashana forever and ever. In fact, this is the 21st year I'm using the recipe. It makes a moist, dense honey cake. -- posted by Mirj

Toffee Apple and Honey Trifle

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 20:00:00 -0400

I was invited to friends for dinner on Rosh Hashana and was told to bring dessert. I decided to invent this trifle, along with the help of some very good Zaar folk in the Q&A thread. I want to thank Terese, PetitFour, Jules, CCLady, ann teapot, Iron Bloomers, Charishma, evelyn/athens, MarieAlice, HeatherFeather, joni g, Mrs Beeton wannabe, Dancer, Amy - Ellie''s mommie, Bergy, Watermelon and Ann Marie F for all their wonderful input. This dessert was a hit! -- posted by Mirj

Easiest Apple Strudel

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 20:00:32 -0400

This recipe came out of the puff pastry box and couldn't be easier. It makes a nice dessert and could probably be done with any pie filling. Prep time includes thaw time. -- posted by Ducky

Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Thu, 16 Oct 2003 20:00:22 -0400

A perfect, basic apple crisp recipe. Add raisins or cranberries if you like. I use Granny Smith apples but you can use whatever kind you've got. -- posted by avocadosammich

Basboosa

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 20:02:23 -0500

Basboosa are thin semolina squares covered in a honey and lemon syrup. Very Middle Eastern, this goes great with some sweet Turkish coffee or some mint tea. -- posted by Mirj

Mama Lane's Sweet Potato Pudding

Wed, 05 Nov 2003 20:02:15 -0500

I saw this on food network. Plan to make this for thanksgiving -- posted by ArtWork

Croissant Bread Pudding

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:00:22 -0500

From the Barefoot Contessa. Not for dieters! -- posted by Miraklegirl

mandelbroit

Sun, 29 Feb 2004 19:59:45 -0500

i got this recipe from tv food network. cooking time includes 3 1/2 hrs of cooling time. -- posted by chia

Favorite Honey Cake

Mon, 09 Aug 2004 20:00:19 -0400

Every year come September I always get requests for my Honey Cake recipe.Half of the Mother's in my older son's class have been making it for years! If you like a moist Honey Cake and a super easy recipe - this is it!I originally got this recipe from one of my nieces and adapted it. -- posted by Tante B

Crowned Apple Cake

Mon, 13 Sep 2004 19:59:41 -0400

This was in the LA Times food section in a feature on foods for Rosh Hashanah, but why limit a good thing to once a year? -- posted by CCLady

Holiday Honey Cake

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:00:08 -0400

don't be put off by the long list of ingredients, this recipe is really adaptable to your personal taste, or what you have on hand. this makes 1 bundt or tube cake, 2 loaves, or 1 13x9" sheet cake. -- posted by chia

Apple Noodle Pudding

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:00:35 -0400

I really don't remember the source of this recipe, but I've been making it for many years and it's always a hit. It's virtually dairy free, so it can be served with meat, or as dessert. -- posted by andrew's nana

N'awlins Praline Kugel

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:59:59 -0400

I have not made this, but had to share. Can you imagine a kugel topped with crumbled pralines?!? Yum, yum! This is adapted from Southern Living magazine, and they adapted it from "Kosher Southern Style Cookbook" by Mildred Covert. If you don't happen to have any leftover pralines lying around, you may used chopped candied pecans instead. Prep time includes cooking time for the noodles, as well as a 10 minute resting time for the baked casserole. -- posted by HeatherFeather

Crunchy Sesame Seed Candy

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 20:00:28 -0500

From "The Jewish Holiday Cookbook" by Gloria Kaufer Greene. For the best results, try to make it on a cool dry day. -- posted by Mercy

Hungarian Nut Slices

Mon, 23 May 2005 14:07:31 -0400

This lovely cake has been made by my mom and her dear friend, Toni, for over 5 decades. It is a lovely layered cake/slice, and presents beautifully on buffets. My mom, born and bread in Poland, and Toni, born and bred in Czechoslovakia, grudgingly admit that those "Hahnkees" (Hungarians) really know how to bake. I think this proves them right. -- posted by Sarah Chana

My Mom's Soft Apple Cake

Mon, 23 May 2005 14:07:35 -0400

Another one of my mom's tried and true apple cakes that keeps my friends, and their kids!!, coming back year after year after year whenever they are back visiting in our home town. -- posted by Sarah Chana

Healthy Honey Carrot Cookies

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 22:36:29 -0400

As part of the 'Zaar World tour, I was looking for dessert recipes suitable for Rosh Hashanah. The original caome from allrecipes.combut I've made a number of changes to make this moist and tender cookie not only healthier but more tasty. These are so good, you'll love them holiday or no holiday. Kids will especially love them and you'll enjoy sneaking a little veggie into their afternoon snack. -- posted by justcallmetoni

Killer Kugel

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:45:38 -0400

from todays NY times, perfect for yom kippur break fast. -- posted by chia

Majestic & Moist New Year's Honey Cake

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 18:16:34 -0400

Here is Marcy Goldman's "sweet" honey cake (from her book, A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking) to serve for your Rosh Hashanah dessert. Ms. Goldman writes: "I like a New Year's honey cake to be extra moist and sweet, as good on the day of baking as it is days later: This one is queen of the realm--rich, nicely spiced, in a word, majestic in taste and stature. I went through many variations and tasting sessions until I was satisfied with this definitive cake. One taster gave the ultimate compliment, saying, "This one is worth the price of the book." Like most honey cakes, it is a good keeper and can be made a couple of days ahead". -- posted by dojemi

Perfect Honey Cake

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:04:26 -0400

I've tried many many honey cake recipes, and this is my favorite, both for depth of flavor and ease of production. It's basically a one-bowl cake, freezes very very well, and can be made in a variety of sizes. I got this from Amit Women's cookbook (Efrat chapter, Chicago), and can barely read the page because of all the spills on it. Even my mom, an extraordinary baker, has begun to use this recipe instead of her own. A perfect Rosh Hashana/Sukkot treat! -- posted by Sarah Chana

Apple Torte (Easy-Only 3 Apples)

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 15:28:52 -0400

From the Star Ledger. Published in "Jersey Fresh Cooks" (NJ Dept. of Agriculture) from Harriet Kurtzman. This is easy and good! -- posted by Oolala

Apricot Hazelnut Cake Roll

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:05:56 -0400

This is another one of my APRICOT recipes. It is nice as an ending to a lovely dinner. Source Better Homes & Gardens. It looks lovely & nice! -- posted by Manami

Sue's Honey Cake

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:35:37 -0500

Sue had lived in London and got this recipe there. It is traditionally served on Rosh Hashana, symbolic of sweet wishes for a New Year. The recipe makes enough batter for 2 loaf shaped pans. I used glass pyrex pans and they were over cooked when baked the full hour. I think this tastes best after a few days so make ahead if possible! -- posted by Oolala

Prune Whip

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 07:35:59 -0500

An easy and somewhat elegant dessert. This comes from The Settlement Cookbook. My mother and grandmother used to prepare this dish and I have prepared it for my family. -- posted by Manami

Pots De Creme (Non-Dairy)

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:13:30 -0500

A delicious and simple dessert- made better by the fact that it's non-dairy. I serve it in ramekins with a dusting of white sugar and a sliced strawberry for garnish. Be forwarned: this stuff is REALLY rich! -- posted by Miraklegirl

Foolproof, One Bowl Banana Cake

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:41:38 -0500

Made for those of us who often only have time to bake in the wee hours of the morning (or when we are half asleep), this super easy banana cake offers a great way to use up the , overripe bananas sitting on the top of your refrigerator, and still make something that everyone will enjoy. It can be frosted or not, but I usually don't bother; it stands on its own. Another winner from "The Makings of a Meal." -- posted by Sarah Chana

Grandma's Honey Cake (Non-Dairy)

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:21:34 -0500

My grandmother's original recipe from the Ukraine. This light, fluffy cake is delicious, healthy and smells heavenly. It also makes the ideal lunchbox treat. Keeps well at room temperature, but chances are, it will disappear before you can even think about storing it! -- posted by tanya_g

One Bowl Honey Cake

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:52:02 -0400

Posted for ZWT II 2006 Jewish/Kosher. This Kosher cake makes a tasty Rosh Hashana Cake, and is delicious with jam. This is recipe from Kosher Cooking website. -- posted by Chabear01

High Holidays Kugel

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 17:00:48 -0400

Posting this recipe for ZWT II 2006 gotten from Kosher Cooking web site, where Steve Kassel, of Daly City California posted it. His notes indicate that this should be made a day ahead of serving. Because of this I don't include the chilling time in the cooking time as you will be doing something else. -- posted by Chabear01

Chocolate-Honey Swirl Cake

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:31:57 -0400

This cake is easy to make, it's basically a two-bowl cake, one honey batter and one chocolate batter! Make certain that you Coke-Cola is completely flat and the tea is cooled before adding into the batter. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Soft Honey Cookies

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:56:10 -0400

I got this from a cookbook, though I forget which one, after a long search. This recipe makes a wonderful soft cookie, similar to Ostreicher's; perfect for Rosh Hashanah! My KitchenAid only fits 6 cups of flour, so I halve the recipe and use 5 eggs. -- posted by brokenburner

Low Fat Honey Almonds & Spices Cake - Rosh Hashanah (Kosher)

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:47:56 -0400

A M A Z I N G Honey Cake! Airy, rich and you can't tell it's low fat. A kind of cake that would make the Holiday much happier. Shana Tova! -- posted by Smadar's Sane Way ©

Gluten-Free Honey Cake (Traditional for Rosh Hashanah)

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:42:31 -0400

A rich, moist gluten-free honey cake infused with the essence of orange. This recipe uses Pamela's Ultimate Baking & Pancake Mix, a widely available kosher gluten-free mix that contains no added sugar. If you use a different GF flour mix, you will need to add additional baking powder and xanthan gum. For this recipe, a 9" round cake pan is ideal but a 9x13" square pan can be used if necessary. Kosher: Dairy. -- posted by What's Cooking?

Almond-Crusted Honey Cake

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:18:08 -0400

This one looked great to me! L'Shana Tova! It came out beautifully. From the cake mix doctor with a few slight changes. Hope you like it as well. -- posted by Manami

Honey Cake

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:25:04 -0400

The traditional high holiday dessert. This loaf is very moist and delicious. My grandmother got this recipe from a friend many years ago and has been making it ever since. -- posted by megnbrycesmom

Mandelbrodt...a Type of Biscotti

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:10:29 -0500

Have been making these for so many years. My family loves them. The amount of baking powder may seem excessive, but it works. From a very old cookbook. Enjoy.....! -- posted by RenMyr

Mom's Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:16:51 -0500

Straightforward, unadorned, chocolatey rich, among the many delicious memories of my childhood. This was a birthday staple in out house. Hope you enjoy it. -- posted by Sarah Chana

Candied Orange (Or Grapefruit or Lemon) Peels

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:18:38 -0500

from Living on a Dime website. Haven't tried it but it looks promising. Keeps one week or can be frozen. -- posted by Sarah Chana

Shana's Blackout Cookies

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:42:55 -0500

This prize-winning recipe was just published in the Chicago Tribune, and was submitted by our friend, Shana Schuman. I haven't tried them yet, but Shana is a great cook in general and I am sure they are delicious. I record them here so that I don't lose the recipe!! Cooking time includes 3 hours of dough-chilling time. -- posted by Sarah Chana

Apple Cake

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:33:39 -0500

This is a lovely, light cake. -- posted by dojemi

Challah Monkey Bread

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:21:17 -0400

Made from frozen challah dough that's defrosted. It's different from all the other monkey breads posted (I checked 55 recipes)! -- posted by Oolala

Tarte Tatin -- Easy Version

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:51:00 -0400

Classic French apple tart. I make this every fall during apple season, usually end up with the recipe memorized as I'm churning out my 14th, or 15th, tarte by the end of the year. Use tart Granny Smiths for best results. Use store-bought puff pastry to make it super easy! I found this method by trial and error to bypass making caramel first. (At the suggestion of my friends 2Bleu, a note about traditional tarte tatin: The traditional tarte tatin starts by making caramel in a cast-iron skillet first, then cooks the apples in the caramel on the stovetop, then has you make a crust like a pie crust, which gets placed on top of the apples, then the whole thing is moved into the oven. It's delicious, but a tedious method. So I played around in the kitchen until I discovered this method by a wonderful accident! Don't you love when that happens? ;-) ) -- posted by Susiecat too

My Mom's Other Soft Apple Cake (In a Tube Pan)

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:41:11 -0400

My mom is just amazing. After 70+ years of cooking for others, she keeps on coming up with new ideas for yet another delicious dish. Today she gave me this recipe for another soft apple cake (to distinguish them from her passover apple cake and her "hard" apple cake, my personal favorite). It whips up fast, makes a nice presentation, and freezes well if you dont gobble it down first. I think she got it from "America Cooks for Israel", a cookbook that happens to feature some of her recipes too, courtesy of her only daughter. ;-) Try it, and join in singing my mom's praise. -- posted by Sarah Chana

Malky's Apple Kugel

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:21:30 -0400

I had this at a friend's house and when we got home, my husband insisted that I call her to get the recipe - so I did. -- posted by Mrsspeevs

Apple Blintzes or Jewish Crepes

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:26:57 -0400

I found this recipe in a Jewish cookbook many years ago, and it has become a favorite of my family. It sounds complicated but is actually very easy and the blintzes can be frozen and used later. -- posted by BamaKathy

Dairy Blintzes Casserole

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:27:48 -0400

The recipe was posted by Ruth Heiges at http://www.cyber-kitchen.com. She writes: "I got this from a Temple member (Alyse Kirschen) a few years ago. It's fantastic, only dirties 2 bowls, a measuring cup, and measuring spoon. Is much cheaper than blintzes, but tastes just like them. Easy, quick, cheap, delicious..." It can also be adapted for Passover by substituting the flour and baking powder. She´s right. The whole family loves it and it is a keeper... specially for Shavuot and Sukkot. -- posted by kerstin klein

Heavenly Chocolate Pudding

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:59:12 -0500

Easy and utterly irresistible! This is so delicious! Found this on BBCGoodFood.com; appeared in Good Food Magazine, 11/2004 edition. It is utterly decadent! If you want to make over the top serve with deliciously sweetened whipped cream. -- posted by Manami

Bopka (This is My Mothers Recipe and Her Spelling) or Babka*

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:32:01 -0400

This is a great cake. It's great with coffee or tea and it isn't a sweet cake. Back in the 50s through 80s my mother belonged to an organization made up of many branches that raised money for Childrens Hospital in Columbus, OH. Each branch was called a Twig (she was in Twig 21) and every year they held a huge Bazaar. My mother would bake Bopkas and eventually people started calling ahead of time to reserve a quarter of a cake. The cost went up each year and the last I remember it was $3.50 a quarter and that was in the late 60s. My brother liked to toast a slice (the loaf pan style) and put a little butter on it. This cake keeps and freezes well in the loaf style. I am sure the tube style would freeze well also. *This is definitely a cake, not a bread (like Challah) as some of the Babkas I have seen in the bakeries. -- posted by Chef #797721

Crowned Apple Cake

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:50:14 -0400

This is our family's traditional cake for Rosh Hashanah. Symbolic of a round, sweet year and the crown of G-d's kingdom, this cake has a garland of caramelized apple slices around the top. -- posted by baezus

Honey Loaves

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:34:42 -0400

This is from "The Balabuste's Choice" cookbook... it is eerily similar to the honey cakes sold in bakeries around Rosh Hashana! -- posted by brokenburner

Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:50:25 -0400

Kosher Palette -- posted by mlkweiss

Honey-Apple Kugel

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:16:46 -0400

A noodle pudding for the Jewish New Year. This recipe is originally from the late Harriet Friedman of the Des Moines Jewish Federation. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Chocolate Roulade With Mascarpone Filling

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:36:17 -0400

We made this for Rosh Hashonah this year. It is a wonderful and very pretty chocolate roulade. This recipe is also wheat-free(uses potato flour), so it is suitable for coeliacs. Diana's Desserts, have had this since 2006 and I felt that, this, was the dessert for the High Holy Days. It was scrumptious and decadent! -- posted by Manami

Margot's Jewish Apple Cake

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:42:29 -0400

Here is another recipe that I received in a recipe-swap-by-mail about 20 years ago, and am finally posting it here for safekeeping. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Rustic Apple Tart

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:46:35 -0500

This recipe hails from British Columbia, Canada. It is from the website if the B.C. Tree Fruits Limited company. "Who doesn't love baked apples and cinnamon? They are an irresistible combination especially when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This rustic apple tart is simpler to make than a pie. You don't have to be neat and fussy with the crust, just simply fold it up over the apples however you please leaving the centre open. The chopped pecans toast while the tart is baking which gives them a buttery taste and help to make the tart look very rustic." http://www.bctree.com/recipes/archive/apple-rustic-tart.php -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Honey Cake W/Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:50:49 -0500

Every Friday night I bake a cake. And this time around, I asked my 3 year old what kind of cake I should make. He had a biscuit w/honey at lunch, so his reply to me was "Honey Cake". I checked the Zaar, and found a promising recipe for Honey Cake and decided to change a few things here and there. -- posted by Joodie

Chocolate Walnut Rugelach

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:22:14 -0500

These are delicious, traditional Jewish crescent shaped pastries or cookies. They are almost like denser, mini chocolate croissants. This recipe really simplifies what can sometimes be a complicated treat to prepare. The recipe is from "The Clueless Baker: Baking from Scratch", by Evelyn Raab. It's a great cookbook for beginning bakers. (For a faster method of rolling the cookies: roll the dough out into a slightly more rectangular shape. Sprinkle with filling, then roll the whole thing up in one piece, starting at one of the long sides. Cut into 1-inch (2 cm) sections and place, seam side down, on an ungreased cookie sheet to bake.) -- posted by blucoat

Hanukkah Honey Puffs

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:00:04 -0500

I just used that recipe title because that's what it's called in the "Simply Savings" PathMark book where I found it! Personally, I think it could work just as well for Rosh Hashana, given the honey. The prep + cooking time doesn't seem to take the rise time into account, but I'm transcribing it as written. -- posted by brokenburner

Mandel Bread

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:12:48 -0500

A Jewish bar cookie, like biscotti. -- posted by Chef Susan B

Fig Fluden

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:58:06 -0500

A fluden, which comes from fladni or fladen, "flat cake" in German, is just that, a flat, double-or often multilayered flaky pastry filled with poppy seeds, apples and raisins, or cheese. It was originally common to southern Germany and Alsace-Lorraine, later spreading east to Hungary, Romania, and other Eastern European countries. Often flavored with honey, it was eaten in the fall at Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot and is symbolic, like strudel, of an abundant yield. Figs were often eaten in Germany as the new fruit on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Mocha Panna Cotta

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:05:06 -0400

"At Tru, we make this panna cotta in small demitasse cups - it's that rich and flavorful," says Gale Gand, pastry chef at the Chicago restaurant. "Bitter chocolate,and chocolate, sweet salty caramel and crunchy fleur de sel {sea salt} set against the smooth, tangy cream." ;) Chill time - 2 hrs, Midwestern Living, 02/02/09. -- posted by Manami

Pistachio Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:57:45 -0400

This recipe is fabulous! It is the kind of cake that brings WOW's from your guests! ;) I've had it for eons just never posted! The caramelized pistachio shards make the cake look & taste like it was specially baked in a high-end bakery! BH&G Magazine, published in 2002, Meredith Corp. It has an hour chilling time and an hour standing time, for which I didn't factor in the time..It has a long laundry list but you will see it all goes together quite nicely, as it has a few item repeated.;) It is truly worth it!! :) -- posted by Manami

Joan Nathan's Classic Cheesecake

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:39:37 -0400

This easy and delicious recipe is from the cookbook, "The Jewish Holiday Kitchen", by Joan Nathan. Cake needs 1 1/2 hours cooling time. -- posted by blucoat

German Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:08:56 -0400

Epicurious | October 2000 The World of Jewish Desserts This is one of the many types of apple cake popular throughout central Europe. I have seen apple cakes, a traditional Rosh Hashannah dessert, served on Sabbath and holiday tables from Israel to Australia -- posted by Chef #1298498

Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:55:53 -0400

This Persian dessert is absolutely delicious! Although it takes awhile to cook, it is fairly low-maintenance. Adapted from Najmieh Batmanglij's "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen". -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen

Grandma Rose's Honey Cake

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:37:08 -0400

I don't know who Grandma Rose is but if she is a "grammy", it must be good. This recipe came in a flyer from "The Chosen People" featuring "The Fall Feasts of Israel." This recipe is for a sweet snack for Rosh Hashanah. It has been a three-generation recipe in Grandma Rose's family. It probably goes back even further, as most family recipes do. Perhaps Moses mom baked it, considering that most of the ingredients were around in Bibical times. -- posted by Mimi in Maine

Mom Hava's Rosh Hashanah Honey Biscuits

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:22:50 -0400

nice and soft oil base (no marg) bicuits for the jewish new year. you can use other nuts you if you wish -- posted by Chef 1278268 fitness