Baked Curd Cheese Sufganiyot
Of course, this is not a recipe for classic sufganiyot—it is more like curd cheese muffins. But if you are looking for a lighter recipe with only a little oil, this is the perfect option :) You will…
Hanukkah recipes
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American Doughnuts
American doughnuts—delicious and beautifully decorated—have become firmly established in Hanukkah cuisine and are now one of the symbols of the holiday, alongside classic sufganiyot and dreidel spinn…
Falafel
A lyrical preface: how did it all begin? Strange as it may seem, despite all our love for Israel, I had never eaten falafel in my life. I had eaten hummus, though, and knew it was "not my thing"... M…
French Choux Doughnuts
French choux doughnuts are elegant and original, and you can't help wanting to put them on a little plate alongside a cup of aromatic coffee... To make these delightful doughnuts, you'll need a pipin…
Sweet Potato Latkes
Sweet potato latkes—a recipe we tried for the first time this Hanukkah. And I am very pleased with the result! The latkes were sweet without any sugar, had a crisp crust, and were a huge hit, so I re…
Homemade Raisin Doughnuts
Homemade raisin doughnuts—another recipe for accomplished home cooks. They're best made with a special doughnut-making spoon, since the batter is sticky and stretchy and can't be shaped by hand. And…
Amazing Chocolate Doughnuts
My favorite doughnut recipe! Calling these chocolate doughnuts amazing is an understatement. The dough has a very open, airy texture and is not dry; in fact, it is even slightly moist. The chocolate…
Oven-Baked Sufganiyot
Sufganiyot are doughnuts without which it's hard to imagine Hanukkah in Israel. For anyone who always finds doughnuts too oily, here's a wonderful recipe for oven-baked sufganiyot! The doughnuts this…
Beet Latkes (Beet Patties)
Beet latkes (also known as beet patties) are a wonderful alternative to traditional latkes for anyone who enjoys variety or watches their calorie intake, but not to the point of giving up the Hanukka…