Raquel Fallas’s Inspiring Hanukkah Table

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Raquel Fallas’s Inspiring Hanukkah Table

2 Comments 27 December 2011

Dear Raquel, Its amazing to see how many gorgeous tables evolved out of one Maccabee Hanukkah holiday! Even though your table may not have cost a fortune, it looks like a million bucks! I love how you tied up the napkins and placed the gift boxes along the table! Stunning! Marlene M.

“Dear Marlene,

I love to have fun setting my table for all different kinds of events. I recently heard about your website and decided to check it out. I loved so many of the ideas I decided to share my own.
I had a small Chanukah dinner party and stuck to the traditional blue and silver theme. I put a silver table cloth by Allison (718) 415-3860 and 5 mirror squares lined up as my runner from Amazing Savings (a great thing to have and keep for all kinds of ocassions). On the mirrors I scattered chocolate coins, glittered snow flakes that cost $1 and filled blue candle holders from Ikea with dreidels. As a finishing touch I sprinkled blue sprinkles on the mirrors.
I used my Murval placemats which I already owned from Kitchen Caboodles. As accents, I used blue and silver boxes from Amazing Savings which were less than $2 with a small gift inside for each of my guests. I also cut out dreidel shaped placecards. Instead of the traditional napkin rings I used a ‘Happy Hannukah’ ribbbon to wrap my napkins as a gift- as a little treat I placed chocolate coins in each napkin!
From,
Raquel Fallas”

 

 

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How to Make Easy Dreidel Apple Pie

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How to Make Easy Dreidel Apple Pie

No Comments 24 December 2011

“Hi Marlene,
I wanted to make my mom another desert for our Hanukah party,but was very short on time, so I semi- homemade the pie.
I bought frozen pie dough (it comes with 2 “crusts”)
Pre baked the dough for 10-12 m on 350

  • 4 Cortland apples
  • 2 TB Truvia (you can use regular sugar,but everyone is on a diet these days)
  • 1 rounded teaspoon of brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 TB flour

Peel apples and slice thin..keep apples in lemon water to prevent browning)
Combine all ingredients and align in pie dough
Roll out the second pie dough and stamp out a dreidel with your cookie cutter..you can also use a menorah cookie cutter or star..line the dreidels neatly around the pie..trying to cover as much of pie as possible…bake @ 350 for 35-40 or until golden brown! Enjoy!
Bella V. Sardar”

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An Easy and Elegant Hanukkah Table by Yvette Kassin

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An Easy and Elegant Hanukkah Table by Yvette Kassin

No Comments 24 December 2011

Yvette! What a gorgeous and elegant table! Its amazing what you created out of some martini glasses, candles, and silver boxes! Happy Hanukka! Marlene

“Hi Marlene, for my Hanukka table this year  I used nine silver gift boxes lined up in a row. The middle box was on a glass cube filled w jeweled beads to give it height for the shamash. On each box I put a blue martini glass filled with water and floated a candle in each one. I scattered silver stars, gelt and dreidles around the table.

Thank you! Yvette Kassin”

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My First Chanukah Party by Michelle Dayan

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My First Chanukah Party by Michelle Dayan

1 Comment 24 December 2011

Thank you Michelle Dayan for sending in pictures of your first Hanukkah table!  Although its hard to store extra holiday table accessories in a small apartment, you created a gorgeous Hanukkah atmosphere by mixing in some of the decor that you already had, and added in just a couple of extras. Great Job!!!! Marlene

“Dear Marlene,

Here are some pictures from my Chanukkah table. I got inspired from all the amazing pictures you’ve been posting. I wanted to make a statement with my table but I didn’t want to spend a fortune and didn’t want to end up with lots of Chanukkah decorations (I’m in a small Manhattan apartment so I always have to think about where to store things!).

Hanukkah Party Table Ideas

Hanukkah Party Table

I ended up sticking to a silver and blue theme and using the silver Chilewich runner and placemats that I already owned. I wrapped two empty boxes in blue wrapping paper (which I also had laying around) and topped them off with beautiful silver ribbon from Papyrus. I scattered silver gelt and wooden dreidels over the table. I “invested” in 8 small votives from Crate and Barrel (a dollar-something each), and placed four on either side of the centerpiece. Finally, I found a DIY driedel place card template from Martha Stewart‘s website–they were fun to make and cost practically nothing!”

Hanukkah Party Table Ideas

Hanukkah Party Table card

I also baked sugar cookies with the recipe you posted. I decorated them with blue sugar. The driedel cake I made by baking brownies in a 9 x 13 pyrex, then cutting two diagonal lines at the bottom, and cutting a strip off the top, which I used for the handle. I made a stencil of the letter hey and sprinkled confectioners sugar through it.
Hanukkah Party Sugar Cookie

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Victoria Arnold’s Beautiful and Meaningful Hanukkah Table Setting

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Victoria Arnold’s Beautiful and Meaningful Hanukkah Table Setting

1 Comment 20 December 2011

Thank you Victoria for your beautiful pictures! Although I love your Hanukka table centerpiece, runner and napkins, my favorite part of your post is your daughter’s inscription on your dads’s quilt. That’s really the whole purpose of our traditions and beautiful tables.Continuing our heritage! Beautiful. Thanks again for sharing! Marlene M.
“Hi Marlene!
The cool thing about my table is the only money I spent was on the Hanukkah gelt!The runner is some fabric that my son purchased many years ago when he decorated our Hanukkah table.A cool side note is that our oldest daughter had made a quilt for her dad out of the reverse of this fabric-white background with a star of David in the blue fabric.  On the back of it she had written out the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:22-26) which her Dad had prayed on her every week on Shabbat before she got married.

The menorah was a gift our son had given his Dad for his 50th birthday.
It is called the tree of life.  Our son wanted his Dad to know how much he appreciates his Jewish heritage.

I also had loved the idea that I had seen on your website where someone had made a menorah out of individual candles placed in little cups of sugar.  I did one at every one’s place setting. I used shot glasses filled with sugar and had a bunch of extra tall birthday candles (left over from my father’s 90th  birthday).  I just picked out the blue ones.

I didn’t have enough gold chargers for everyone, so I just placed one under the plate at each end of the table.

Our napkins were navy blue ones that we also use for Passover.  I had some pretty blue velvet ribbon with gold trim.  I just cut a piece, wrapped it around the napkin and placed a piece of Hanukkah gelt on top of it.

The other candlesticks on the table are just a varied collection.  Some were wedding presents for my parents when they got married in 1941.

I placed the menorah on a mirrored tile (I like as much candle light as possible, as well as the reflected light). I left the blinds open so the candlelight would also reflect off the window.

I sprinkled Hanukkah gelt down the runner.

I added keeled place card holders at each place for sparkle.

The pictures on the wall in the background are a collection of family wedding pictures.

I will send pictures of the fabric and the quilt when I get home from work.

The dreidel was given to our family a long time ago by my husband’s father. Victoria Arnold.”

 

menorah,

 

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10 Jewish Women Bloggers and Kosher Recipe Blogs That You Should Follow:

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10 Jewish Women Bloggers and Kosher Recipe Blogs That You Should Follow:

3 Comments 17 December 2011

 

 

 

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Dear Hostesses,

Check out these  fabulous Jewish Blogging women who work very hard to bring us Jewish holiday highlights, decor and kosher recipes from all over the world. Here’s a roundup of some of them!

1- The Jewish Hostess- The Jewish Hostess is a place for all Jewish Women to be inspired by one another. My special love is displaying gorgeous pictures of Jewish Holiday Table Settings and parties  that women send me from all over the world.  Of course, gourmet kosher recipes are also a huge part of our  holiday meals and you can find tons of ideas for holiday and weeknight menus on The Jewish Hostess, many with a Sephardic and middle eastern flair!

 

2- Learn how to make garlic knots out of challah dough! Great to use these soft  challah knots for sandwiches on Shabbat!

Click on the video below from the famous kosher cook Jamie Geller from Joy of Kosher.

garlic-knot-thumb challah dough

 

3-Kosher Shopaholic- Friday night chicken soup recipe and dreidel shaped noodles! YUM!

On Kosher Shopaholic you will also find regular sales and deals, coupons, money savings tips, and reviews of products that interest the Jewish consumer.

 

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4- For more great holiday deals,  coupon, freebie, or money-saving
idea, visit my Yeshivah of Flatbush elementary school classmate, Susan Ehrenfeld Sharf over at Daily Cheapskate. She scouts the web for deals like this Barnes and Nobles 30% discount ! Who doesn’t love a good deal???

 

 

 


Print your coupon for 30% off one item, in-store, at Barnes and Noble.  Good until 12/24/11.

And don’t forget about the $10 off $20 coupon for toys and games at Barnes and Noble.

5- Check out Esti Berkowitz’s blog at Prime Time Parenting for the latest deals on gourmet kosher products and products for  growing Jewish families. Esti has been connected with brands and bloggers from around the world since 2008!

6- Get some GREAT kosher recipes from The Kosher Blogger Margo Sugarman who lives in Israel. Try her lowfat, low carb latkes all year round!

 7-I’ve got to try to make this EDIBLE MENORAH! HOW PEFECT IS THIS HANUKKA IDEA ??

From my friends at COOK KOSHER.com

8- Check out this crafty no-mess DIY post by Creative Jewish Mom over in Israel. Your kids can learn how to make their own crayon resist

Hanukkah wrapping paper! Gorgeous and so personal!

Crayon resist gift packaging+tags

9- Learn how to make Skirt Steak Diablo with Zahava from Kosher Camembert.  Zahava has been featured in Saveur, PhotoGrazing, Food Gawker, and Tastespotting.


10- I’m loving  Dinner in Venice by Allesandra Rovati. Alessandra Rovati was born and raised in Venice, Italy, and has had a passion for food since a very young age. Alessandra writes about Kosher and Jewish Italian food . Check out her recipe for Arugula pesto!

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11-WAIT!!  I have five more great blogs!! Busy in Brooklyn should keep you clicking!.  Check out this Hanukkah snow globe!

12- Please visit  The Kosher Foodies.  You will love their healthy recipe for Lentil and Brown Rice Burgers!!!!!!

 

13- Kosherstreet is a fantastic new resource for kosher recipes and tons of trendy updates for the  Jewish woman. Check out Sarah Lasry’s recipe for Carrot Craisin Healthy Muffin Bread HERE.

 

14- Fashion- Isha has the chicest picks of fashion and style for every Jewish woman. Enjoy!!!!

 

 

 

15- Koshereye has all the latest info on all of the top kosher products on the market. Check them out!

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Queen Esther Reigns and Entertains With Regal Purim Decor!

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Queen Esther Reigns and Entertains With Regal Purim Decor!

No Comments 17 December 2011

 

The Queen Reigns & Entertains!

 

Why not go all out this Purim for your special guests? Details, details, details– that’s what it’s all about! Pull out your finest wines and most creative ideas, and share the celebration with special friends and loved ones.
Your guests’ eyes deserve a feast as well! Achieve a regal and festive effect through antique golden dishware with matching glasses and utensils. The bright gold carving on each contrast and mirror blood red tablecloth with intricate details of its own.
Stained glass lanterns and candles provide a warm, inviting glow, beckoning to your guests to sit and enjoy each other’s company in front of the flickering light. A variety of masquerade masks and handmade Hamentashen help lighten the mood and bolster the festive atmosphere. Happy Purim!



Lanterns and masks from Pier1 Imports (pier1imports.com)
Design by Salut Event Planning (salutparties.com)
Hamentashen by One More Bite Signature Desserts, 646 207 7019
Photography by Morris Antebi Photography (http://www.morrisantebi.com/)


 

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The Hanukka Hostess Shops Ikea and West Elm for a Hanukka Blue Table Setting!

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The Hanukka Hostess Shops Ikea and West Elm for a Hanukka Blue Table Setting!

10 Comments 16 December 2011

 

 Please “like” this Hanukka post and share with your friends!  A lot of hostess effort went into this holiday table!

 

Happy Hanukka to all of my Jewish Hostesses!

This year I decided to get an early start on my Hanuka table setting.Being that my Amex card was getting a little rusty, I decided to get into the holiday spirit and  venture out to Ikea and West Elm to see if I could whip up some Hanuka table decor inspiration on a budget.

I decided to stick with the traditional Hanukkah blue and silver color combo because I already owned blue water glasses given to me by my consuegro (Syrian word for son-in-law’s mother) as a Rosh Hashanah gift, plus I happen to own a set of blue and silver rimmed Greek style dishes (a perfect Macabee theme!).

After an hour or two of piling anything and everything blue or silver into my shopping cart at Ikea, this is what I finally ended up with:

  1. Hanukah blue cotton place mats at $1.99 each. A great buy!
  2. Silver mirrored squares-(come in a pack of 4- these are a great investment- buy a dozen or two- you can use them on a dessert bar, as placemats, or you can even line your entire table with them. Your friends will definitely ask you to borrow these mirrored squares when they see how cool they look on your table…) I placed 4 in a row as a runner in the center of the table and then place one atop each blue placemat.

 

3. Go run and buy these beautiful silver candles from Ikea before they run out of them! Eight of these festive candles look so elegant lined up along the center of the table-menorah style.  Ikea also has gorgeous cobalt blue glass candle holders that fit perfectly as a base for my  new silver candles.  I placed four candles into their bases in a row to the right and the left of my own “shamash” vase. (Note- my son reminded me that this “menorah display” cannot be used as the actual menorah- even if I decided to use a candle as a the shamash in the center- according to tradition, the menorah has to be fashioned out of one piece of metal, wood, or glass…like in the beit hamikdash…)

4. I couldn’t resist buying two velvety bluish purple pillows at $19.99 from Ikea to place on silver gray chairs (from B and B party rental in Brooklyn, N.Y.) at both heads of the table of the table.

5. Dashing into West Elm (while the whole family waited outside), I purchased  these stunning silvery shimmery cotton napkins at $7 each. They look perfect atop each plate. I neatly folded each one and topped with a sparkly dreidel. I also found delicious kosher blue and white swirley lollipops at West Elm that I placed on the  mirrored table runner as well.

Hanuka Flowers, Cakes, Cookies, Boxes and Sparkle and Chairs:

      1. Again, thank you to B and B party rental for these gorgeous silver grey chairs. Ballroom chairs always add that touch of elegance for all of your  holiday table decor and party needs. Call B and B at (718) 436 – 8433 or go visit at 1076 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
      2. My good friend Shirley Barnathan happens to be a Brooklyn and NYC florist. Check out her Facebook  florals  here. She ran over with some gorgeous Hanuka-blue dyed feathers, and within minutes, she draped them from my dining room chandelier. Shirley also filled my center vase with stunning silver sprayed leaves. Within seconds she picked up my dying orchid plants with replaced them with vibrant new ones. She also brought over some place card holders that I borrowed for the photo shoot. Its great to have friends in the business!
      3. The magnificent and gorgeous Hanukka cake is by Fortune Farca. You will be amazed at her bakery creations! Check out her Facebook page HERE!  The beautiful and delicious Hanukaa dreidel cookies are by the talented Esther Dana. Check out her Facebook page HERE . There’s nothing like gorgeous holiday themed baked goods to cozy up the look of your table.
      4. Chocolate Hanukka Coins, Dreidel and Hanukka Ornaments are inexpensive and really add to the holiday excitement. Sticking to one or two colors within your scheme  give a more elegant look. Shop here for Hanukkah Table Accessories and inspiration!
      5. You can find silver boxes and gorgeous ribbon in  local shops or try sites like M and J trimmings for pretty Hanuka blue ribbons.
      6. Hanukka sprinkles and nonpareils can be used as “sand” to sprinkle around chocolate coins and dreidels. They will really add a lot of pizzaz to your table!  Click here for a selection of Wilton Kosher Sprinkles. Use the White Glitter Sprinkles for extra sparkle.
      7. P.S. Don’t forget to buy inexpensive Dreidel Ice Cube Molds! (see ice cube pic below). Kids love ‘em!
      8. Keep scrolling down below to see the rest of my Hanukka table setting.

Use these suggestions as a basic guide for your own unique Hanukkah table decor. Using your favorite silver or blue or white tableware as a base, and then shop around your favorite discount stores, florist, Crate and Barrel, Ikea, Target, or West Elm for fun accessories to add to your holiday centerpiece. Of course if you want to go all out, you can click on over to Barneys for a real first class treat -to your wallet!

Of course I can’t wait to see your Hanuka holiday tables! Please send your pics over to marlene (at) thejewishhostess.com.

I have a fabulous brand new gourmet kosher cookbook for the most voted winner!

What do you think of this holiday table setting? Comment below with your suggestions for your sparkling Hanukka celebration!

 

 

 

 

 

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Lorraine’s Hanukka Mahjong Lunch Table

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Lorraine’s Hanukka Mahjong Lunch Table

5 Comments 15 December 2011

My friend Lorraine Kasavi decided to get a head start on  Hanukka by surprising her mahjong game with a fabulous Hanukka themed lunch table. Her love of color is evident by her gorgeous display of shades of electric blue flowers and Hanukka table decor. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous Hanukka table pictures with us, Lorraine! Love you and Happy Holiday! Marlene

p.s. Lorraine happens to be a Brooklyn based watercolor artist and teaches painting classes to adults and teen. Group and private rates available. Contact Lorraine at lkasavi@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Wishing You A Purim Table Setting with Power and Panache!

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Wishing You A Purim Table Setting with Power and Panache!

5 Comments 11 December 2011

 

To all of my Jewish Hostesses- Can you believe its almost Purim ?

I love the holiday of Purim because it really reminds me that  as women that we can all be mini Queen Esthers in our very own unique way.

 Just think about it- Queen Esther was literally able to influence HISTORY and go against the grain by using  her own unique intelligence, wit, and sophistication.  

For me, the best part of being a “Jewish Hostess” is that we all own certain “powers”, just like Queen Esther had. We all own the power to rise up to the occasion and help fill community needs.  We own the power to inspire greatness in our spouses and our children. 

We own the power to set the tone for a  happy family and holiday  atmosphere in our homes.

Its time to start using, and re-using our hidden “inner strengths”.

For some of us this  might seem overwhelming. Lets begin with our very own Purim Seudah!

1-Start planning your Purim menu, (I  will start listing recipes soon…) Your family’s tastebuds never forget your delicious Purim delicacies!

2- Begin thinking about your joyful holiday table. Mental snapshots of your memorable holiday tables will be stored somewhere in your kids’ brains  and will be dug up again when its their turn to create special holiday moments for their children.  

Don’t be so serious with your table style and I am the first one to talk! I have to make an extreme effort to be a fun person, just ask my kids! 

Just remember- Use YOUR OWN STYLE and let your imagination run free with your color schemes and themes. Purim is special because its a mitzvah to be JOYFUL and lighthearted, no matter what serious matters that we all might be going through.

Maybe you will be inspired by this little collage of tropical inspiration that I whipped up- just start with a  base color that you are in the mood for- and layer it on! I can’t wait to see the table ideas that you come up with!   Marlene

Juliska Classic Bamboo Platter, 20″
$198 - bloomingdales.com

Kim Seybert “Tile” Napkin
$28 - bloomingdales.com

Nason Moretti
$98 - barneys.com
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Happy First Birthday- Baby Susan!

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Happy First Birthday- Baby Susan!

11 Comments 10 December 2011

Meet my talented niece Ruth Gindi! You may think that this party was personally decorated by Amy Atlas herself, but Ruth single handedly pulled off this fabulous DIY  first birthday party for her little daughter in less than two weeks. When I was a kid, I was lucky if I got a birthday sponge cake layered with cherry and pineapple jam-(why on earth did my mom keep choosing those um….. yummy flavors??), and some balloons plastered onto the ceiling, but it seems that those memories are fading fast as we speed up to 2011!!!

Modern moms like Ruth Gindi take the cake when it comes to entertaining nowadays!! Ruth whisked through many gourmet kosher cookbooks for her party menu,  but mentioned that she was especially inspired by Kosher Elegance, the new gorgeous cookbook by Efrat Libfroind. She also personally printed out all of the party invites and girly food printables at home on her printer.

So excited to post these pictures- thanks Ruth! Gorgeous job!!!  Love, Auntie Marlene

“Hey Aunt Marlene !

Here are a few pictures from my daughter’s 1st birthday party. The theme was bows of course! And everything was decorated pink and white.
The menu was kid friendly as well as adult friendly…
roasted corn salad, exotic cabbage salad,
veggie burgers with chummus, wheatberry salad,
fig,goat cheese and carmelized onion pizzas, tri color tomato salad ,
roasted veggie wraps, Fred’s salad,
tri color sandwich stacks,
sambusak, spanach jiben Syrian recipe for spinach and cheese muffins), bow- tie noodles, baby pizzas
strawberry yogurt with granola, and berry salad.
Some of my desserts were:
cheesecake pops, chocolate covered strawberries,
bow shaped chocolate lollypops, pink rice krispy treats,
french macaroons, merengues, mini cupcakes,
White chocolate fruit cream dream, and much more!!
I purchased downloads on Etsy.com for all the food labels, straw flags and giveaway boxes.
 I also wrapped each glass cube or vase I was using in pink ribbon and finished it off with a bow to carry out the theme.
The number 1 centerpiece was made by the new Ave P and East 3rd florist. He was very well priced!
I had so much fun planning and  decorating this party!! Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Cupcakes by Alexia Benzaken  (646) 725-3135
Cake cookies merengues macaroons by Margalit Dweck
Photography by Vicki Ades Photography“

p.s. Ruth happens to be selling gorgeous handcrafted baby bows- all colors and styles! Perfect for your little girl or as a gift! Contact Ruth at "the chic boutique" (917)596-9422


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Baker’s Alert! Keep Sending Us Pics of Your Hanukka Cakes and Cookies! Check These Out!

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Baker’s Alert! Keep Sending Us Pics of Your Hanukka Cakes and Cookies! Check These Out!

No Comments 10 December 2011

Whether you spell it Hanukka, Hanuka or Chanuka, holiday memories are kept alive because of the fun that goes into the holiday planning. Help us keep up the inspiration by sharing your pics, ideas, and recipes.  Enjoy this re-post from 201o! 

Send your pics and holiday creative sparks  to marlene@thejewishhostess.com.

Delectable Cupcakes by Rachel Mamiye Dweck!:


“Happy Chanukah Jewish Hostess!
Attached is a pic of my Chanukah I made for a Chanukah party.”:

From “mwygoda”- thanks for the pic!

Thanks Vicki! Gorgeous Cupcakes!

by Vicki Betesh Hoffstein:

 

Thanks jenharari for these yummy looking cookies!:

“Hi, I hope I can be entered even though I do this professionally.” Cheryl

YES!!!! Check out Cheryl’s website mmdesignsny.com:

by Cheryl Spilzinger

Cookies by Shirley Mamiye:

Check out her baking website HOMEBAKED

by Shirley Mamiye

Dreidel Cake by Esther Chrem:

Check out her delicious website!

www.ECPattycake.com

Patty Cake by Esther Chrem

PattyCake by Esther Chrem

By Rebecca Willis:

“Thank you! Its basically kosher marshmallows with a pretzle stick in the top, and a Hershey kiss on the bottom.  I used frosting to stick the kiss to the bottom.  Then I just used frosting to write the letters on the side. For the platter in the picture, I only wrote one letter on each driedle so the frosting wouldn’t smear.  This year I am setting it up as an activity for the kids to do themselves, which should be a lot of fun!”

Chanukah Treats by the Willis Family

By Magen David Yeshivah third grade girls:

by Meirah, Sarah, Danielle, Lauren, Rivka, and Judy

Chanuka Menorah cake by Alexis Fallas:

Menorah Cake by Alexis Fallas

“I make these cookies every year for hanukah and they are a big hit! there sugar cookies with rolled fondant and decorated with a frosting.”  Beth Cayre

Chanuka cookies by Beth Cayre

Keep sending in your Hanuka cake and cookie pics to marlene@thejewishhostess.com

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Syrian Style Hameen Cholent by Judy Shacalo

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Syrian Style Hameen Cholent by Judy Shacalo

No Comments 10 December 2011

Thank you Judy Shacalo for sharing this delicious hearty Sephardic style cholent recipe with us! Perfect for any winter Shabbat meal!
Check out this  Cuisinart PSC-350 3-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker on Amazon! Only $58!

 Syrian Style Hameen Cholent by Judy Shacalo

  1. Chop 3 large onions (4 if medium size) and cut into chunks.
  2. Saute onions until brown.
  3. Add 1 package of flanken meat with the bone marrow bones.
  4. Saute until brown, then cover with water and let boil for one hour.
  5. In the meantime take one cup of cholent mix beans, cover with water and boil for 20 minutes. Drain beans.
  6. When meat has cooked for one hour, place at bottom of crock pot; put beans on top of meat.
  7. Wash and peel a pack of fingerling potatoes and 2 medium size sweet potatos, place on top of beans.
  8. Spice with 2 tbsp of allspice, a dash of black pepper and 1 tblspoon of chicken consome.
  9. Place 6-8 raw eggs on top and cover with water.
  10. Let cook all night until Shabbat lunch and enjoy!

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Pecan-Pie Truffles From the Brand New Hatzolah Cookbook

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Pecan-Pie Truffles From the Brand New Hatzolah Cookbook

1 Comment 09 December 2011

 

Hats off to the talented Erika Sabbagh for producing the most mouth watering collection of gourmet kosher recipes ever! 

Hurry and get your copy of this 300 page gourmet kosher cookbook chock full of 200 kosher recipes for  $36.

A perfect Hanukah gift! contact Erika at erikasabb@aol.com to order your copy!

Erika highly recommends this recipe for pecan pie truffles! These truffles are easy, dairy, and will melt in your mouth! 

Perfect for a Hanukah, Purim,  Mother’s Day, and Shavuot dessert!

Pecan-Pie Truffles From the Brand New “A La Carte” Hatzolah Cookbook

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 7 ounces milk chocolate or dark chocolate
  • 25 pecan halves

preparation:

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Add the maple syrup, condensed milk, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons water; use your hands to blend the ingredients well.

2. Form the mixture into 24 walnut-size balls. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours.

3. In the top of a double boiler or in a medium stainless-steel bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, melt the chocolate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate, then place on the prepared baking sheet and top each with a pecan half. Let set for 15 minutes, or until firm.

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Gold is Here to Stay for Your Holiday Table Top!!!

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Gold is Here to Stay for Your Holiday Table Top!!!

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Thanks Karen Tawil for sharing  your GOLD table setting for your holiday table! 

I’ve been getting tired of the same old  silver, and I’m so ready for for some matte and polished GOLD  inspiration! Marlene

“Hi Marlene, I’m loving all the brushed gold that I’ve been seeing, so I got in the mood to set my table using gold accessories,which I haven’t used in a while. My house is contemporary so a lot of my old things are too traditional. I updated with a few new items, and as they say, “mix the old with the new”.

By the way the tablecloths are all custom sizes which my daughter Rachel is selling. I have two square tables and she got me gorgeous 90 by 90 squares which I have a hard time finding in a store. So to all the Jewish Hostesses, bring  out  your gold table decor, because  ”Gold is Back”!!! Karen T :-) ”

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No need to worry about more oven space for re-heating on Thanksgiving night! These tender string beans are served room temperature. They make a beautiful presentation in an oval or rectangular  platter with the almond breadcrumb mixture sprinkled delicately on top.

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Lemony Green Beans With Almond Breadcrumbs
Serves 6

  • 1/2 cup blanched and slivered almonds
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat (or plain) Panko breadcrumbs
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds french green beans, trimmed

Lightly toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat. Let cool, then transfer to a food processor and grind to the consistency of breadcrumbs.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, almonds, breadcrumbs, and lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

Place lemon juice in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the remaining olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain green beans, return to the pot, and toss with the vinaigrette.

To serve, arrange green beans on a platter, drizzling with the  lemony vinaigrette that’s left at the bottom of the pot. Sprinkle almond and breadcrumb mixture on top.

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