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Homemade Strawberry Jelly Recipe

June 21, 2017Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

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Strawberry jelly is a natural fit for many Jewish pastries.

Since we’re DIY fans – it only makes sense that we’ll give you a recipe for making a large batch of homemade strawberry jelly, doesn’t it?

So next time you’re making your Hanukkah Sufganiyot, Purim Oznei Haman (Hamantash) or any other delicious Jewish pastry – make sure to return to this homemade strawberry preserves recipe so you’ll get the credit for entire dish.

I recommend you print this recipe, bookmark it (and share it) or store it someplace safe – so you’ll be able to return to it when needed.

Let’s get to it.

Note: We’ll be using pectin in our strawberry jam, however it’s completely optional so feel free to leave the pectin out.

Best Easy Matzo Balls Chicken Soup Recipe

March 23, 2017Last Updated: March 6, 2019 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Passover Recipes

What is a Passover Seder table worth without some traditional Jewish matzo ball chicken soup?

Matzo balls (or matzo Kleis if you’re Yiddish) is what many people consider their favorite Kosher for Passover meal.

It’s kind of “expected” during Passover:

Your kids probably expect it. Because what else will they eat when they can’t eat their favorite Chometz food for a week?
Your guests definitely expect it, especially since they probably brought you some great Passover gifts.

And let’s face it – even you are probably looking forward to it, otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this.

So if you’re going to cook this Passover, there’s no way I’m going to let you skip Matzo balls this Pesach.

Note: Then we’ll focus on other recipes like a traditional Passover brisket… But Matzo balls come first!

Don’t worry if you’re not sure how to make Matzo ball soup yet, soon enough you’ll be making it from scratch and you’ll discover how easy it is.

Let’s get cooking.

Homemade Applesauce ? Recipe

November 24, 2016Last Updated: June 11, 2018 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

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Homemade applesauce is such a treat, and it’s so easy to make that there is no real justification in buying ready-made applesauce.

You can make a decent amount, can it and freeze it for the entire winter – especially when Hanukkah pays a visit (try it with potato latkes!).

This dead-simple applesauce recipe will make any amateur cook feel like a master chef.

So let’s get saucy.

Traditional Hanukkah Sugar Cookies Recipe

November 24, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope 2 Comments

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Hanukkah is filled with delicious treats for kids (and adults).

You guessed it – it’s cookie time!

What do you say we make this Hanukkah extra sweet: let’s make the best kosher Hanukkah sugar cookies!

Which means they’re not only delicious – they’re beautiful, decorative cut out Hanukkah cookies… plus they’re very easy to make!

Sounds exciting doesn’t it? Let’s get to it.

Homemade Vanilla Glazed Baked Donuts (Gluten Free)

November 23, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

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Who’s up for some old-fashioned vanilla glazed baked donuts?

Since you’re reading this, i’ll take it that you’re in… that makes two of us.

We’re going to add a few twists to this quick & easy homemade vanilla glazed donuts recipe, compared to your run of the mil Hanukkah sufganiya:

We’ll add a pinch of creativity by choosing to make our simple vanilla icing from scratch for our glazed donuts, as opposed to using traditional jelly.
We’re going to make baked homemade glazed donuts, as opposed to fried donuts (much healthier!)
We’re making these glazed donuts gluten free!

Are you ready? Go wash your hands & let’s get to work!

Homemade Jelly Filled Powdered Donuts (Hanukkah Sufganiyot) Recipe

November 23, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope 4 Comments

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Jelly Filled Powdered Donuts (Hanukkah Sufganiyot)

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When you think about Hanukkah – what’s the first thing that comes to mind (besides cool gifts)?

Menorahs? Dreidels?

One thing is for sure: jelly-filled Hanukkah donuts (aka sufganiyot) is definitely one of em’!

Let’s ignore the fact that these delicious donuts are the biggest contributor to our Hanukkah bellies. We can worry about getting rid of our “holiday weight” later (that’s what New Year’s resolutions are for).

For these 8 days – we’re going to focus on making delicious Hanukkah jelly-filled donuts for the kids with this dead-easy recipe.

Recommended: Check out our homemade strawberry jam recipe for a full-fledged homemade Hanukkah donut recipe.

Cottage Cheese Latkes Recipe

November 16, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

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Latkes… Latkes everywhere.

Well, it’s because they’re so easy to make, and because they’re pretty damn tasty.

We all know about the traditional potato Latkes.

But this time we decided to give you something a little cheesier – a high protein cottage cheese pancakes recipe.

These cottage cheese Latkes are a great little snack for Hanukkah, Passover, or any light dinner – and they’re extremely easy to make.

So let’s get cooking.

Jewish Potato Latkes Recipe for Hanukkah

November 13, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

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Hanukkah is here.

And like many other Jewish holidays, it calls for some traditional Jewish cooking (and gifts).

Luckily Hanukkah is a holiday with simple food – potato Latkes (commonly known as kosher potato pancakes or potato fritters) being a traditional & popular one.

And that’s good news for you, because contrary to many beliefs: simple food = a quick and easy recipe for delicious Jewish potato pancakes!

So today we bring you the best authentic Jewish potato Latkes recipe you’ll find. So let’s cut the excuses and get cooking. Calling all amateurs to report to the kitchen!

Recommended: Check out our homemade applesauce recipe. It goes great with potato Latkes!