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Latkes/Potato Pancakes Ingredients:    -8 potatoes  -1 onion  -1 carrot  -1 cup flour  -2 eggs  -1 cup vegetable oil  -Salt and pepper to taste Yield: 8 patties Inspirations: Emily's Famous Hash Browns: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/57783/emilys-famous-hash-browns/ The latke recipe from the Home for the Challah-days Burger , pg 93 Instructions   -Grate potatoes and carrot  -Dice onion  -Combine  -Add one cup flour  -Add 2 eggs, salt and pepper to taste  -Form into patties  -Place in heated pan until browned, then flip  -When browned on both sides, they are ready to serve  Description A few days ago was the first day of Hanukkah, and even though me and Lee-Anne are not Jewish, we took this opportunity to prepare something Hebrew-inspired.  Last time I tried this dish was from an online source claiming to be a hashbrowns recipe. This is definitely not hashbrowns, and definitely potato pan...

Ingredients 1 (15 oz) canned pumpkin puree 4 large eggs 1 cup veg oil 2/3 cups water 3 cups white sugar 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground ginger Yield: 3 loaves   Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, grease and flour three 7x3 inch loaf pans In large bowl, mix together 15 oz canned pumpkin puree, 4 eggs, 1 cup veg oil, 2/3 cup water, 3 cups white sugar In a separate bowl, mix together 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking soda, , 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp ginger Stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture until well mixed and pour into pans Bake for about 50 mins. Stick a toothpick into it, and if it comes out clean, it's done baking Source:  https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6820/downeast-maine-pumpkin-bread/ Description: If you're like me, you just finished making pumpkin tarts from the previous recipe on this blog, an...

 Source:   https://www.myorganizedchaos.net/2014/09/mini-pumpkin-pies Ingredients: 30 tart shells 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin (or pumpkin pie filling) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cloves 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk Whipped Topping Yield: 30 tarts Instructions: In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs Add 1 and 1/2 cups canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1 and 1/4 evaporated milk, blend until mixed Put tart shells on a cookie sheet, you may need two Spoon about 1/4 cup pumpkin filling into each tart shell Bake at 375 F for about 30 min Remove and add a dollop of whipped dressing to each if you like Description: It's almost October, and with the changing season comes cravings for everything pumpkin flavoured. These are good for potlucks, and are usually more popular than another type of tart that I make, a personal favourite, which I'll post later. You could ...

Ingredients: -1 and 1/2 cup warm water -2 and 1/4 tsp yeast (1 package) -1 tsp table salt -1 tbsp sugar -1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cool (using salted butter doesn't do much harm though) -3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour -Your choice of topping. Kosher salt is a classic for savory, and cinnamon-sugar is classic for sweet. The pic is using kosher salt, garlic & herb spice, and red pepper flakes Baking Soda Bath -9 cups water -1/2 cup baking soda Yield: 8 pretzels Directions: Whisk 2 and 1/4 tsp yeast, or one packet, into 1 and 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit 1 min Whisk in 1 tsp table salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp melted butter Slowly mix in 3 and 3/4 cups flour Turn onto floured surface and knead for 3 min Shape into a ball, cover with a towel, and let sit for 10 min Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment, spray, or by rubbing with margarine Cut dough ball into eight sections Take each section and roll into lo...

Ingredients -1 & 1/2 tbsp yeast -1/4 cup sugar -1 & 1/4 tbsp salt -7 cups flour -1/4 cup oil -3 cups warm water Yields: 3 loaves Instructions: Mix together 3 cups warm water, 1 and a half tablespoons yeast, and 1/4 cup sugar, let stand 10 min Add 3 cups flour and beat for 2 min Add 4 cups flour, 1 tbsp and 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup oil Knead for 10 min Cover and rise until doubled in size, prepare loaf pans, I rub them with margarine Punch down, knead a bit and put into loaf pans Let rise for 1/2 an hour, preheat oven to 375 degrees Bake for 50 min This feels like a good place to start this blog. Near to the beginning of my culinary journey, nice and simple, and a recipe I've used time and time again. In Katimavik, we took turns acting in the role of House Manager. When it was your turn, you got a week off your volunteer placement, but you were responsible for cleaning, shopping, and cooking, and everything was required to be homemade. If you wanted mayo, you had to make it, if y...