Shamayim Challenge Maphikidwe

Hanukkah — Delicious Oven-Baked Potato Latkes, Homemade Fruit Sauce, and Fried Artichokes

Oven-Baked Potato Latkes at YM&IYE

Oven-Baked Potato Latkes

    ZOTHANDIZA

    • 4 large Russet potatoes (alternatively, you may also use frozen pre-grated potatoes)
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced onion
    • 1/4 – 1/2 cup matzo meal
    • *2 tablespoons ground flax meal, combined with 6 tablespoons water (mix in a small bowl and set in fridge for 10 mins at start of recipe)
    • 1/2 supuni mchere

    ZOFUNIKIRA:

    • Grater or food processor
    • Large bowl
    • Sheet pan
    • Parchment paper
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    homemade fruit sauce at YM&IYE

    Homemade Fruit Sauce

      ZOTHANDIZA

      • 2 apples, washed
      • 5 strawberries (zosankha)
      • 1 – 2 tablespoons maple syrup
      • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
      • 1/4 supuni mchere

      ZOFUNIKIRA:

      • 1 large microwave safe bowl
      • Plastic wrap
      • Cutting board
      • 1 mpeni (kid-safe)
      • Microwave
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      'Uptown' Carciofi-Alla-Giudia (Artichokes, Jewish Style) at YM&IYE

      'Uptown' Carciofi-Alla-Giudia (Artichokes, Jewish Style)

        ZOTHANDIZA

        • 2 14 ounce cans of whole artichoke hearts
        • 1 cup flour
        • 1 cup beer
        • Sea salt
        • Freshly cracked black pepper
        • 1 bottle canola oil
        • 1 large carrot (we will use in the oil to prevent scorching)

        Dipping Sauce:

        • 4 ripe avocados
        • 2 lemons or 3 limes
        • 2 cloves of garlic (can substitute garlic powder)
        • 2 scallions

        ZOFUNIKIRA:

        • 1 heavy-bottomed pan
        • 1 slotted spoon
        • Bowls/spoons to serve
        • Lots of napkins!
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        Very interesting history behind this recipe!

        Fall Harvest — Autumn Harvest Salad Bowl and Spiced Cider

        autumn harvest salad bowl at YM&IYE

        Autumn Harvest Salad Bowl

          ZOTHANDIZA

          • 1 bunch kale
          • 1 lemon, halved
          • 1 can chickpeas or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
          • 1 bag shredded carrots
          • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
          • 1 supuni ya nthangala za sesame
          • 1 avocado
          • 1/4 anyezi wofiira
          • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa

          Dressing:

          • 3 supuni ya mafuta a azitona
          • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
          • 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (zosankha)
          • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos
          • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon garlic powder (kapena 1 clove garlic)

          ZOFUNIKIRA:

          • Cutting board
          • Knife
          • Large bowl
          • Smaller bowls for serving
          • Forks
          • Kitchen towel
          • Napkins
          • Measuring cup
          • Measuring spoons
          • Fork or whisk
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          spiced cider at YM&IYE

          Spiced Cider

            ZOTHANDIZA

            • 1 quart apple cider or apple juice
            • 1 orange
            • 2 cinnamon sticks
            • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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            Maphikidwe

            Apple Pie Breakfast “Betty” at YM&IYE

            Apple Pie Breakfast “Betty”

              ZOTHANDIZA

              • 2 cups rolled oats
              • 1/2 cup brown, coconut, maple or turbinado sugar
              • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
              • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (zosankha)
              • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
              • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
              • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, canola, grapeseed, ndi zina.)
              • 1 large apple, washed (we will cut into smaller pieces and add to recipe together)
              • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
              • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
              • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk

              ZOFUNIKIRA:

              • Large bowl
              • Mixing spoons
              • 9”x9” pan
              • Kupopera mafuta
              • Measuring spoons
              • Aluminum foil
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              No Bake Pumpkin Dessert at YM&IYE

              No Bake Pumpkin Dessert

                ZOTHANDIZA

                • 9 whole Graham Crackers
                • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
                • 4 tablespoons neutral, flavorless oil
                • 1 box *instant* vanilla pudding mix (pareve, non-dairy)
                • 2 cans full fat coconut milk (we will use the liquid for the dessert and the cream on top of cans for the topping)
                • 1 kapu dzungu puree
                • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
                • Coconut cream (from the top of the coconut cream, as described above)
                • 1 – 2 tablespoons maple syrup

                ZOFUNIKIRA:

                • 9”x9” pan
                • Gallon-sized ziplock bag
                • Kupopera mafuta
                • Large mixing bowl
                • Mixing spoon/spatula
                • Fridge
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                Plant Based Ice Cream at YM&IYE

                Plant Based Ice Cream

                  ZOTHANDIZA

                  • 3 bananas peeled, chopped, and frozen
                  • 1 16 oz bag frozen fruit
                  • 4 pitted dates (zosankha)
                  • 1/2 cup cashews (soaked and drained) zosankha
                  • 1 cup plant-based milk

                  ZOFUNIKIRA:

                  • Food processor or blender
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                  Sheva Minim Fruit Salad at YM&IYE

                  Sheva Minim Fruit Salad

                    ZOTHANDIZA

                    • 2 bananas
                    • 1 pear
                    • 1 bunch of grapes
                    • 1 kiwi
                    • 1 pomegranate
                    • 5 figs
                    • 5 dates
                    • 5 strawberries
                    • 10 blackberries
                    • 1/4 cup dried cherries
                    • 1/4 cup dried pineapple
                    • 1/4 silan (date syrup)
                    • 1/4 cup agave nectar
                    • 1 lime
                    • 1 lemon
                    • 1 sprig of mint

                    ZOFUNIKIRA:

                    • 1 kudula bolodi
                    • 1 mpeni
                    • 1 mbale yaikulu
                    • Smaller bowls for serving and spoons
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                    blueberry compote at YM&IYE

                    Blueberry Compote

                      ZOTHANDIZA

                      • 1 bag frozen blueberries
                      • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
                      • 1 supuni ya vanila yotulutsa
                      • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
                      • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
                      • 2 teaspoon cornstarch

                      ZOFUNIKIRA:

                      • A stove will be needed for this recipe
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                      For more information and questions about the curriculum and recipes, please contact Cyndi Rand, Jewish educator and creator of Bubbie’s Kitchen, Mphatso za mwezi ndi mwezi zimatithandiza kuyika ndalama m'malo enaake a ntchito yathu ndikukulitsa mapulogalamu athu crand@ywashhts.org.