Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce

Ingredients

• Apples: 8 medium-sized (Honey Crisp)
• Brown Sugar: 1/4 to 1/3 cup (adjust based on sweetness preference)
• Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (or more to taste)
• Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon (optional for flavor)
• Water: 1/2 cup

Directions

1. Place the peeled, sliced apples into the bowl of your crockpot. 
2. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the apples and mix well.
3. Pour the water into the crockpot and place the lid on top.
4. Cook over high heat for four hours. 
5. When cooking time is up, remove the lid and mix the apples using a wire whisk, stirring until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.

Notes

• To store, allow the applesauce to cool completely then place in a sealed container in the fridge.
• For a richer flavor, consider adding a cinnamon stick or a strip of lemon peel during cooking.
• You can experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavors.

Source

• https://belleofthekitchen.com/crockpot-cinnamon-applesauce-recipe/
• https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-applesauce-in-the-slow-cooker-223486

Molten Date and Olive Oil Oats

Ingredients

• 1 medium apple any sweet variety
• 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 small Medjool dates with the pits in, they are stickier
• 1 teaspoon white miso
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more to taste

Instructions

• Cube the apple and add it to a medium pot.
• Add in the oats as well and cover with water.
• Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and let the pot continue to simmer.
• Remove the pits from the dates and tear (yes, tear!) them into the oats. These pieces will begin to melt into the oats as they simmer, but still try to make the pieces relatively small.
• Stir in the miso and cinnamon. Make sure the miso fully incorporates into the oats, you don’t want to be surprised by any big bite of miso later!
• Let the oats continue to simmer for 5-6 minutes or until they have noticeably thickened. If they still haven’t reached your preferred texture, give them a few more minutes, but note they’ll continue to thicken once they are off the heat.
• Turn off the heat and move the oats off the hot burner. Cover, but leave the lid cracked and let the oats continue to thicken off the heat for 10-15 minutes. This is my secret technique for the perfect oatmeal texture!
• Pile the oats into a bowl and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Source
https://justinesnacks.com/molten-date-and-olive-oil-oats/

Peach Crisp

Ingredients

For the Peaches

• 10 cups peeled and sliced peaches (about 15 small to medium size peaches)
• juice of a small lemon
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

For the Crisp

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 11 Tbsp room temp unsalted butter

Directions

1. Spray a a 9" x 13" pan
2. Stir together the sliced peaches, lemon juice, brown sugar and cinnamon
3. Layer peaches in the prepped 9" x 13" pan
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter
5. mix to combine with fingers until it forms clusters
6. Stir in chopped pecans
7. Sprinkle crisp topping over the peaches
8. Bake at 375° for 30 min

Source

https://cakebycourtney.com/#search/q=peach%20crisp

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup  (165 g) light brown sugar packed
• 5 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups pumpkin purée 
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat 325 degrees F. 
2. Spray your bundt pan with non-stick spray, toss some flour around the edges and set aside. 
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar and eggs together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the oil and vanilla and beat on medium until combined, about 30 seconds.
5. Add the pumpkin filling and mix until combined, about another 30 seconds.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt, and with the mixer on the lowest speed, gradually add to the pumpkin/egg mixture.
7. Pour the batter into your bundt pan and bake until a knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs on it, about 50 minutes. 
8. Let the cake cool completely before turning it on to a cake plate.

Notes
- Top with glaze

Source
https://cakebycourtney.com/pumpkin-bundt-cake-with-butter-rum-sauce/#recipe-section

Passover Cereal Munch

Ingredients

• 1 box matzah farfel
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2-3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup nuts, toasted, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix all of the ingredients together
3. Spread out evenly on to two cookie sheets
4. Bake for 5-10 minutes
5. Crumble into munch-sized pieces
6. Store in an air tight container

Notes

- Eat as a snack or as cereal with milk

- Try craisins, golden raisins or other mix-ins

Source

Marsha via Lippman Cookbook

Traditional Apple-Walnut Charoset

Ingredients

• 3 medium/large honey crisp apples, peeled, cored
• 1 1/2 cups walnut halves, lightly toasted, cooled
• 1/2 cup Manischewitz
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Directions

1. In the food processor, blitz together all ingredients with a few pulses.
2. Store, covered, in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes
- Be careful not to over-process or you will get mush

Source
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/traditional-apple-walnut-charoset-234298

Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 375g AP flour (3 cups)
• 300–350g grated zucchini (2½–3 cups, moisture gently squeezed out)
• 200g packed brown sugar (1 cup)
• 3 large eggs
• 120g vegetable oil (½ cup)
• 125g unsweetened applesauce (½ cup)
• 5g vanilla extract (1 tsp)
• 8g ground cinnamon (3 tsp)
• 5g baking soda (1 tsp)
• 4g baking powder (1 tsp)
• 6g Kosher salt (1 tsp)
• Optional Add-ins
• 60g chopped walnuts or pecans (½ cup)
• 40–60g raisins (¼–½ cup)
• 0.5g ground cardamom (¼ tsp)
• 6g citrus zest (1 Tbsp, zest of 1 large orange or 2 lemons)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2. Grease and flour one large loaf pan or two smaller ones.
3. Prep the zucchini: Wash zucchini  then grate until small but not mushy. Gently squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel or paper towels.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. In another bowl, beat together eggs, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
7. Fold in zucchini, and if using, add the nuts and/or raisins.
8. Pour the batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Divide the batter into muffin tins or mini loaf pans—just adjust bake time accordingly (20–30 min).
• For extra flair: sprinkle turbinado sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
• Swap vegetable oil for browned butter (same amount: ½ cup).
• Brown butter adds a nutty, rich depth that transforms the flavor from good to unforgettable.
• Let it cool slightly before mixing with eggs.
• Blue Ribbon Zucchini Bread with Citrus Zest & Cardamom
• Citrus Zing (Highly Recommended!)
• Add 1 Tbsp fresh orange or lemon zest to the wet mix.
• The citrus brightens the whole loaf and adds a fresh, unexpected dimension.
• Secret Spice Boost
• Add a pinch of ground cardamom (⅛–¼ tsp) to the dry mix. It’s subtle but exotic—makes people wonder what your secret is.

Applesauce Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of softened butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups of flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups of applesauce
• 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large bowl, blend together the butter, egg, and sugar with electric mixer
3. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
4. After it starts to from a crumbly dough, pour in the applesauce + vanilla extract and mix together
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes

Notes
- Pecans or raisins optional

Source
http://www.keeleymcguire.com/2011/11/food-for-thought-applesauce-bread.html?m=1

https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/applesauce-bread/

Quick Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1 can pie filling, any flavor
• 1 cup Baking Mix
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Grease 8x8 baking dish
3. Combine baking mix, cinnamon, nutmeg
4. Stir in milk
5. Stir in melted butter
6. Pour mix into baking dish
7. Top with pie filling
8. Bake for 50 min - 1 hr until golden brown

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream

Source

TheBudgetBabe / Instagram

Lisha Mommy Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Cup sweet or unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 Carrots, peeled & grated, about 1 cup
• 1 apple, peeled and grated, about 1/2 cup (gala, fuji, pink lady or red delicious are good choices)
• 1 cup raisins/golden raisins/craisins
• 2 large eggs
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 tsps cinnamon
• 1/3 Cup Milk*
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
• 1/3 Cup honey

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Add the coconut, apples, carrot and raisins. Toss to coat.
4. Combine the milk, honey, eggs, vanilla and oil. Slowly add to dry ingredients all at once and stir until just combined.
5. Spoon batter into greased or paperlined muffin tins. Sprinkle top of muffins with cinnamon/sugar, if desired.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Source

• http://weelicious.com/2011/04/18/carrot-apple-coconut-muffins
• Marsha's Cookbook

Notes

• These muffins freeze well and are great hot from the microwave for breakfast!
• Makes 2 dozen muffins.
• Swap milk if needed.

Toasted Couscous with Spices and Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup israeli couscous
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch coins
• 1/4 cup diced dried apricots
• 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

1. In a 2-inch deep sauté pan over medium heat, dry toast the couscous for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
2. Heat the oil in the pan. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft.
3. Add the couscous back to the pan, along with all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

Source
http://weelicious.com/2014/04/02/one-pot-chicken-with-toasted-couscous-recipe

Matzo Apple Tea Cakes

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons kosher for Passover vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
• 3 tablespoons potato starch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• Cinnamon sugar, as needed

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil.
3. Add the sugar, matzo, potato starch, and salt and mix until blended. Stir in the apples.
4. Spray a 2 1/2-inch by 3 1/4-inch muffin tin with non-stick spray. Fill 3/4 full with the batter and dust with the cinnamon sugar. 
5. Bake until the tops spring back when pressed, about 15 to 18 minutes.
6. Cool on a rack and remove from the tin when they are at room temperature.

Note: If you are concerned if the oils or other ingredients in these recipes are suitable for Passover, seek non-dairy substitutes or ingredients that are certified kosher for Passover.

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/matzo-apple-tea-cakes-recipe.html

Ali's Cinnamon Butter

Mix unsalted butter with cinnamon, nutmeg and honey to taste.

Noodle Kugel

Ingredients

• 1 pound wide egg noodles
• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup raisins

Topping ingredients

• 3 cups crushed cereal (raisin bran crunch, cornflakes, etc.)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons soft butter, cut into bits

Directions

1. Preheat to 350.
2. Grease/Butter a 13 by 9 by 2 inch glass or ceramic dish.
3. Cook noodles with a good pinch of salt according to directions until al dente.
4. Drain well, then return to the pot and add butter, totally coating the noodles.
5. Whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
6. Then stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt.
7. Lastly, fold in cottage cheese.
8. Combine your noodles with the mixture, and transfer into the dish.
9. To make the topping, toss together cereal, sugar, cinnamon and butter and sprinkle evenly over noodles.
10. Bake kugel for 1 hour until golden brown. 
11. Let stand at least 5-10 minutes before serving. 
12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Source
http://whatjewwannaeat.com/noodle-kugel

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/noodle-kugel-recipe.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/noodle-kugel-0128633.html

Carrot Soufflé

Ingredients

• 2 lbs carrots
• 2 eggs
• 1 stick butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Peel carrots and cut in large pieces.
2. Cover with water and boil until soft.
3. Drain.
4. Put in food processor or large bowl and mash with margarine.
5. Add the other ingredients and mix well.
6. Pour into a greased casserole dish.
7. Bake for 1 hour at 350º.

Notes
Add ½ cup raisins, if desired.

Marsha’s Challah

Ingredients

• 8-10 cups flour
• ½ cup butter
• 1 ¾ cup boiling water
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp allspice
• 2 packages yeast
• ¾ cup warm water
• 4 eggs

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in ¾ cup warm water (110-115 degrees) stir in 1 tsp sugar. Allow to stand 15 minutes. (Yeast mixture should be bubbly) 
2. Mix 3 eggs and the white of the 4th, reserve the yolk for the top of the bread.
3. Melt butter in boiling water in a large bowl. 
4. Add flour, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and allspice to food processor. When just lukewarm, add the yeast and egg mixture. Mix well and as you mix, gradually stir in more flour if needed.
5. Blend all for 5-7 minutes. 
6. Grease large bowl, place dough in this bowl, oiling the top of the dough so that it does not dry out. Cover and leave in a warm place until dough has doubled in bulk (2-2 ½ hours)
7. When dough is ready, knead by punching down. Then divide into 4 equal sections. Take each section and divide in thirds. [optional: knead in raisins or other dried fruit.] Braid dough and place loaf on a greased cookie sheet. Cover and allow to rise until double (1/2 to 1 hour).
8. Beat egg yolk and mix with a little cold water. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg yolk mixture on each loaf. [optional: Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.]
9. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes until well browned.
10. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes
As a child, I would spend hours with my grandmother, Dora, in the kitchen mixing, kneading, shaping and baking challah.  Grandma made her challah by feel – a bissel of this and a bissel of that – no recipe.  She passed away when I was 13, before I could master her challah-making secrets.  This recipe is the closest I’ve ever found to her challah.  – Marsha Friedman

Candied Sweet Potato

wash potatoes

bake in oven 400º for 45 min

let cool

peel skins

slice into 1½-inch-thick rounds

lay rounds flat in baking dish

sprinkle with ground nutmeg and cinnamon

top with brown sugar

top with nubs of butter

bake 

Drunken Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1 med yellow onion
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 15.5 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15.5 oz kidney beans, drained 
• 15.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained 
• 8 oz pumpkin puree 
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup pumpkin beer
• 1 tbs minced garlic 
• 4 oz tomato paste
• 1 tbs allspice
• 1tbs chili powder 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• salt & pepper 

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and bell pepper until meat is no longer pink
2. drain fat and return to heat
3. add all remaining ingredients
4. bring to boil then cook on low for 4-5 hours

Notes
Serves 4-6

Source
http://thescrumptiouspumpkin.com/2012/10/24/drunken-pumpkin-chili