Tag: Chanukah

RECIPE: Potato Latkes Filled with Salmon & Cream Cheese

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What’s for brunch during Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival Of Lights? Latkes! Latke is the Yiddish word for a pancake made from grated potatoes. Some call it a potato pancake; but “latke” is original word*. The name comes from the East Slavic oladka, “small fried pancake.” That in turn derives from Hellenistic Greek for olive oil.…
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Holiday Bundt Cake Recipes: Easy, Delicious, & Fun

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[1] Classic Bundt served with bourbon pecan sauce. Here’s a recipe (photo © Spice Islands).   [2] Pumpkin cake in the Nordicware Elegant Party Bundt pan (photos #2, #3, and #4 © King Arthur Baking.   [3] Gingerbread Cake in the Nordic Ware Elegant Party Bundt.   [4] Orange Bourbon Cake in the Heritage Bundt…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Holiday Drinks Menu

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What’s on the cocktail menu for the holidays? Egg nog and sparkling wine are perennial favorites. But offer guests holiday drink menu. Here are some of the beverages we serve, all with a holiday theme. HOLIDAY BEVERAGES Wine Instead of white wine, make a Cranberry Kir: white wine with a splash of cranberry liqueur. It’s…
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