Nana’s Potato Latkes

Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Lori Beth “Potato latkes are traditional for Chanukah as a form of commemorating the miracle of the oil lasting 8 days rather than just one. The traditional accompaniment is either sour cream or apple sauce. There are ardent devotees of one or the other. For me, it’s sour cream…

Mock Kishka

Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Andrea Bolender This is a vegetarian, Kosher-for-Passover mock kishka, a sausage-like traditional Ashkenazi Shabbos dish. To make it meaty, schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) can be substituted for the oil. INGREDIENTS 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4…

Coconut Rice with Mango Sauce

I threw this recipe together about a month ago. It’s vegan (aka dairy-free!). It makes a good side dish or even dessert. It can be served hot or chilled. INGREDIENTS 2 cups jasmine rice 3 cups water 1/2 can cream of coconut (around 7 oz) Mango chunks (I use frozen for ease) Simple syrup (equal…