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Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiced Maple Syrup

From “The Essential Book of Jewish Festival Cooking” by Phyllis Glazer with Miriyam Glazer Latkes: 1 pound sweet potatoes 2-3 eggs 1/4 cup matzo meal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt White pepper Cooking oil (olive oil tastes best) Chopped fresh coriander or mint leaves, for garnish Dairy sour cream or plain yogurt (optional) … Continue Reading →

Magic Pancake Puff

Adapted from Pampered Chef “Let’s Eat” kids’ cookbook. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Powdered sugar Maple syrup Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the butter in a large bowl and microwave on high 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. … Continue Reading →

Apple Latkes

From “The Book of Jewish Food” by Claudia Roden. 4 tart or sweet apples 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons brandy, dark rum or fruit liqueur 2 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons light vegetable oil Good pinch of salt 1 cup flour 7/8 cup water Vegetable oil for frying, preferably sunflower Superfine sugar for garnish, … Continue Reading →