by Chana Citron
Here’s a delicious and nutritious snack to seve with crackers or crudites for Tu B’Shevat or otherwise. Of course we’re partial to Israeli olives, but any fresh ones will do.
Ingredients
1 jar pitted green olives
1 jar sundried tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup loosely packed)
4 cloves garlic, cut in thick slices
1/’3 cup extra virgin olive […]

by Laura Frankel
No need to save this Indian condiment for just nan. For a refreshing alternative to applesauce, try this atop your latkes and discover a new Chanukah miracle.
Ingredients:
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 pounds tart green apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons […]

by Laura Frankel
This thick olive paste goes just as smoothly over dry toast as it does over a latke, imparting both with an unexpected dash of flavor.
Ingredients:
½ cup pitted kalamata olives
1 teaspoon capers
1 clove garlic-chopped
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 anchovy filets (optional)
Salt and Pepper
Directions:

Place all of the above ingredients […]

by Laura Frankel
This delicious Middle Eastern condiment makes a great dip, crust for fish or poultry and perfect topper for the latkes.
Ingredients:
2 red peppers-roasted
1 cup walnuts-toasted
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup pomegranate molasses
1 cup fresh bread crumbs-left over challah is perfect
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cumin seed
Salt […]

For the crudités
Ingredients:
4 carrots peeled and cut into 3” long 1/2 “ wide spears
4 celery sticks cut into 3” long 1/2 “ wide spears
1 head broccoli cut into small florets
1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
8 oz. string beans trimmed
Directions:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets for 30 […]

by Geila Bernstein
Ingredients:
1 pound zucchini, trimmed, grated (about 2 cups)
Salt
2 small shallot, minced
2 large clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup flour
1 egg
canola oil for frying- ½ cup
Directions:

Place the zucchini in a colander and lightly sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 minutes. Gently press the zucchini with your […]