Rosh Hashanah Recipes

LEKACH- HONEY CAKE 2 cups honey, preferably dark¾ cup black coffee, brewed double strength3 tbsp mild vegetable oil, preferably peanut oil4 extra large eggs¾ cup Sugar3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder1 teaspoon baking sodapinch kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground gingergrated zest one orangegrated zest one lemon10-12 whole blanched almonds...

Plum Pecan Rugelach Anna Zylberberg’s recipe adapted by Margot Kahn 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened2 sticks unsalted butter, softened2 cups unbleached white flour4 oz red plum jam (see recipe below)1 cup ground pecans1/2 cup coconut sugar1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp cardamom1 egg white For the dough, mash the cream cheese and butter together until thoroughly...

Freda’s Honey and Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs 10 whole black peppercorns2 dried chilies2 bay leaves1 kosher salt, plus more to taste1/2 black pepper, plus more to taste4 1/2 – 5 lbs short ribs, cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces2 tablespoons Canola oil1 large onion, chopped (about 3 cups)5 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped2 large...

Apple Roses 2 red apples1 lemon1 sheet puff pastry¼ cup caster (super-fine) sugarcinnamon3 tbsp apricot preservesMelted butterPowdered sugar (to decorate) Using a mandolin, slice apples so that they are quite thin. Cut them into half circles, and place them on a plate with a squeeze of lemon over the top. Microwave for 45-60 seconds, until...