Winter 2014 The Chanukah Issue Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine

THE CHANUKAH ISSUE

* YOUR SOURCE FOR ALL THINGS KOSHER *

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A Collection of:

LATKES DOUGHNUTS Healthy Frying Tips

WARM WINTER SALADS GIFTS FOR EVERY BUDGET NOW TRENDING: PUMPKIN PIE SPICE CHALLAH

OKS COOKBOCOOKING RY FOR EVESONALITY PER

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TER N I W E T E L COMP L GUIDE TRAVE

TRIPLE PLAY: 1 DISH, 3 DINNERS NO-STOCK SOUPS

CHEFS BATTLE IT OUT:

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE DISH!

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Contents WINTER 2014

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Warm Winter Salads, p.24

ADDITIONAL FEATURES 56 RUSTIC-THEMED

CHANUKAH PARTY

58 COOKING WITH OLIVE OIL

Classic Italian dishes, an olive oil party, and a complete guide to everything olive oil related.

64 A COLLECTION OF LATKES

69 HEALTHY FRYING TIPS 70 DOUGHNUT COOKIES 76 5 THINGS YOU

DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT: Sufganiyot

79 DOUGHNUTS AND

NATURAL GLAZES

82 LAST BITE Donut cookies, p.70

8 FROM JAMIE

18 TRAVEL: 5 Tips to Improve Winter Travel

22 ASK LEVANA CHANUKAH GIFT GUIDE:

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THE CELLAR: Wines from $8-$80

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GIFTS & GADGETS: Sentimental, practical, and unique gift ideas

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In this issue, Levana answers the commonly asked question: How to develop flavorful soups without stock or soup base.

24 WARM WINTER SALADS 29 PUMPKIN SPICE CHALLAH

The pumpkin spice trend joins a Jewish classic. Plus challah rolls and bread pudding.

32 HAFRASHAS CHALLAH: A guide

34 CHEF WARS: Two chefs battle it out, highlighting one ingredient; you choose the winner.

43 TRIPLE PLAY:

1 DISH, 3 DINNERS The wonders of pulled brisket.

50 STEAM POWER Learn all about steaming, its benefits, methods, plus wonderful recipes.

Triple Play, p.43

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WARM WINTER SALADS

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If, like my grandfather z�l, I can eat a steaming bowl of soup in the heat of summer, then I can also enjoy a fresh salad in the dead of winter. These warm salads featuring leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus fruits and wheat berries are total tummy warmers.

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Pumpkin Spiced

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BY SHANNON SARNA

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am one of those people who can’t wait for the colder months to arrive. I love breaking out the cozy sweaters, making a pot of comforting soup, and just about any recipe that includes the words “pumpkin spice.” And so it seemed long overdue to create a challah recipe that included one of my absolute favorite ingredients: pumpkin.

I have made just about everything with pumpkin: pumpkin macaroni and cheese, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cake, pumpkin soup, and even pumpkin lasagna. There are so many varieties of pumpkin and each one truly has its own characteristics, flavor and uses. I have made a savory and rich cheddar ale pumpkin soup from a white pumpkin, and made delectable baked goods using small, sweet, sugar pumpkins. I also love using kabocha pumpkins for soup or a simple side dish. And if you are wondering: yes, by January my husband is sick of eating pumpkin in all these various forms. Too bad for him, I still love my pumpkin.

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Dinner 2.

1. Divide 16 ounces readymade pizza dough into four equal pieces (4 ounces each).

2. Form each piece into a round small pizza shape approximately 5 inches in diameter, rolling the edges to form a crust.

3. Brush with olive oil.

4. Place on greased cookie sheet.

5. Bake twenty minutes on a low rack at 400°F. 6. When dough is ready, top with shredded beef and caramelized onions from the slow cooker.

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Optional: add tomatoes and/some asparagus fro or sautĂŠed mixtur m the was set asidee. that

Baby’s breath flowers add the final touch and are great options to fill lots of vases without breaking the bank.

RUST I C-T H E M E D

Chanukah Party To get the party started I went out to my favorite fabric store in the city and picked out a warm wintry pattern. Whenever I need some inspiration I love to go to the fabric store and somehow it always pulls together. We picked a safari print.

Table designed by Chani Greenbaum

The placemats, cutlery, and crockery are from my next best place – IKEA! There’s always a bargain and they always have something to match.

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To set the warm Chanukah tone, spread some Chanukah dreidels around the table, and voila! You have a Chanukah-themed table!

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COCONUT LIME

RASPBERRY APPLE

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Doughnuts + Natural Glazes

BY SHIFRA KLEIN

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BLUEBERRY GINGER Shifra Klein, Editor-in-chief of Joy of Kosher magazine has been delighting kosher cooks worldwide with modern takes on old favorites.

Contact Shifra at shifra@joyofkosher.com.

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