December, 2016 - Meatballs and Matzah Balls

After the Latkes—Hanukkah 2016 Recipe Ideas

After the potato latkes, then what? Here are some recipes honoring the oil and/or dairy traditions that have caught my eye for savoring Hanukkah this year. At the bottom are also links to a few personal recipes that I like to revisit for the holiday. Marquesitas by Pati Jinich—Pati calls these hard wafer rolls, Read more…

By Marcia, 8 yearsDecember 20, 2016 ago

Hanukkah Holidays News

Hanukkah Fritters (Frittelle di Hanukkah) with Figs and Sambuca Honey

Like a doughnut, but better. These fritters are less fussy to make, wonderfully chewy and flavorful—and they have a Jewish-Italian connection that I love. Plus, most fittingly for this year of holiday overlaps, in Italy, similar versions are enjoyed for both Hanukkah and Christmas celebrations. In a new piece for Jewish Food Read more…

By Marcia, 8 yearsDecember 7, 2016 ago

December 2016

After the Latkes—Hanukkah 2016 Recipe Ideas

Hanukkah Fritters (Frittelle di Hanukkah) with Figs and Sambuca Honey