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Pareve dishes

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Pareve dishes

Pumpkin Dessert Spread

We had half a pumpkin, a whole jar of tahini, and a little bottle of silan — date honey. We also had a big photo shoot and lots of cooking to do, which meant very little time. And so it was born: a p…

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…

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…

Vegetable Latkes

The most original, delicious, and healthy—vegetable latkes, of course. They have everything except potatoes! A light recipe in every way—for a light and joyful Hanukkah meal! Ingredients eggs — 2 par…

Chocolate Sufganiyot

An excellent Israeli recipe, tested over many years. Chocolate sufganiyot are a highlight of the Hanukkah table, and children love taking part in making them. Above all, guard the filling: it is so d…

Potato Pastry Twists

For variety at your festive Hanukkah table, try making potato pastry twists, a dish that was once very popular in Jewish communities in both Europe and North Africa. Ingredients Potatoes - 6 Flour -…

Tunisian Honey Pastry Twists

Tunisian honey pastry twists, shaped like little roses, could not be more fitting for the Hanukkah table, as the candles burn and the family sings together the lines from “Maoz Tzur”: u-mi-notar kank…

Apple Doughnuts

These apple doughnuts definitely deserve a place in your collection of Hanukkah recipes! A truly extraordinary recipe—unbelievably delicious 😊. For all apple lovers: Ingredients 2 apples 100 g flour…