A Sweet Taste for Jewish New Year

Sept. 27, 2011 - PRLog -- Break out the Shofar – Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is beginning at sundown on Wednesday, and families across America and the world are starting preparations for the celebration. Clara Silverstein, author of A WHITE HOUSE GARDEN COOKBOOK, recommends some healthy options and updates for traditional Rosh Hashanah and break-fast dishes.

Meals on Rosh Hashanah commonly include honey and apples or other fruit to symbolize a sweet new year. Both apples and honey are currently in season, so you may want to try a dish first designed at the White House using ingredients from the revamped White House Garden, including honey from the first presidential bee hive. White House Baked Slice Apples were a big hit when they debuted to the hungry, Washington-area kids helping Michelle Obama at the White House garden in October, 2009.

“This dish was enjoyed all around by kids and adults alike at the White House – maybe your family will love it just as much as they did,” says Mrs. Silverstein, who also collected dozens of recipes from kids at school and community gardens across the country. All of the dishes in A WHITE HOUSE GARDEN COOKBOOK are kosher or include kosher substitutions.

Mrs. Silverstein also suggests families make this dish their own by choosing a variety of apple that suits their taste: “For sweetness, try a Honey Crisp. A Granny Smith will give a more tart flavor.” Readers can learn more at http://www.redrockpress.com/delicious.html#WhiteHouseCook....

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White House Baked Sliced Apples
Serves 6

6 apples
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup raisins or any dried fruit
1/4 cup apple juice
1 cup nuts (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash, core, and slice the apples. Grease a baking pan with butter.
2. In a bowl, mix together the apples and the remaining ingredients. Place in the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a golden brown crust appears.


Daniel Kleinman
Red Rock Press
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