Holiday Menu Planning: Carrots

Holiday Menu Planning: Carrots

Here are some more ideas for planning for the holidays.

Soups/Stews/Dips

Carmelized Onion Carrot Butternut Squash Soup (My Fair Hostess) – PAREVE
Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup (Norene Gilletz) – PAREVE
Carrot Soup with Cloves (Ronnie Fein) – PAREVE
Moroccan Vegetarian Carrot & Chickpea Tagine (Spruce Eats) – PAREVE

Sides/Salads

Apple Glazed Carrots (Cooking on Weekends) – PAREVE
Balsamic Braised Carrots (Stop & Shop) – PAREVE
Carrot Kugel (Spark Recipes) – PAREVE / GLUTEN FREE
Carrot Pudding (Kosher by Gloria) – PAREVE
Carrot & Parsnip Fries (Ronnie Fein) – PAREVE
Carrot Salad (Kosher by Gloria) – PAREVE
Carrot Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing (Eating Well) – PAREVE
Carrot Stuffing (My Fair Hostess) – PAREVE or MEAT
Carrots with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze (Ronnie Fein) – PAREVE
Crispy Carrot-Parsnip Latkes (Chabad) – PAREVE
French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette (Once Upon a Chef) – PAREVE
Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad (Chef & Steward) – PAREVE
Roasted Carrots & Beets with Tahini & Yogurt & Pistachios (What Jew Wanna Eat) – PAREVE / NUTS / VEGAN
Roasted Carrots with Dill (Tori Avey) – PAREVE
Roasted Root Quinoa Salad (Sylvia Fallas) – PAREVE
Savory Carrot Kugel (Centropa) – PAREVE
Silan Dijon Roasted Carrots (Erin Eats) – PAREVE
Spicy Baked Carrot Curly Fries (Tales of an Overtime Cook) – PAREVE
Spiced Carrot Walnut Tzimmus (Tori Avey) – PAREVE / NUTS / VEGAN
Spicy Carrots with Fennel (Tori Avey) – PAREVE
Sweet Basmati Rice with Carrots & Raisins (May I Have That Recipe) – PAREVE

Mains

Brisket with Carrots & Onions (Food Network) – MEAT
Chicken Chickpea Stew (Tori Avey) – MEAT
Smoke Paprika Fish with Carrots (Tori Avey) – PAREVE / FISH / GLUTEN FREE
Tzimmes Roast (Busy in Brooklyn) – MEAT

Dessert

Applesauce Carrot Cake with Date Glaze (My Fair Hostess) – PAREVE
Carrot Cake (Kosher Guru) – PAREVE / NUTS
Carrot Cake (Tori Avey) – DAIRY
Carrot Cake (Renana’s Kitchen) – PAREVE / NUTS
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling (Tales of an Overtime Cook) – DAIRY or PAREVE
Carrot Truffles (Girl Cooks World) – PAREVE
Carrot Bread with Raisins (Ronnie Fein) – PAREVE

Amazon | BEST PRICE: Mkono Glass Honey Jars

Amazon | BEST PRICE: Mkono Glass Honey Jars

  • The honey pot to store your honey and syrup. Easy to add honey to hot beverages or bread without dirtying more utensils and without making a sticky mess.
  • ✔ Honey stays fresh and easy to reach in this darling little honey pot with a lid. There is an opening at the side to hold the dipper, this honey keeper is not airtight.
  • ✔ Honey pot is made of classy high borosilicate glass-Non-toxic, Tasteless, No pollution, Pretty, Transparent. 9-ounce great capacity.
  • ✔ Makes a great gift for new homeowners, tea lovers, or anyone who enjoys cooking. This classic looking clear glass is a great addition to any kitchen and is guaranteed to attract attention.
  • ✔ Measures approximately: Container-5″High x 2.5″Diameter, Dipper -6″ Long.Mkono is a registered trademark and our product is professional manufacturing and sole selling.

 

Amazon | GOOD DEAL: Lenox 60 x 102 Table Cloth

Amazon | GOOD DEAL: Lenox 60 x 102 Table Cloth

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  • 58% Cotton/42% Polyester Table cloth
  • Crafted of 58% Cotton/ 42% Polyester
  • Seats a table up to 8 to 10 people Solid with all over vine motif
  • Easy Care; Machine washable
  • Collection includes placements, napkins, tablecloths, and runners
  • Available in colors: white, ivory, gold, platinum
Amazon | BEST PRICE: Nesco 30 Cup Coffee Urn / Shabbat Pot

Amazon | BEST PRICE: Nesco 30 Cup Coffee Urn / Shabbat Pot

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The NESCO 30 Cup Coffee Urn is constructed of stainless steel and features double wall insulation, allowing it to retain heat longer than single wall models. Its hefty capacity can hold up to 30-5.7 oz cups. Approximate brewing time is one cup per minute. A green indicator light lets you know when coffee is ready to be served. With a locking lid and stay-cool handles to help prevent mishaps, this urn is truly a crowd pleaser.

  • 6.8 Liter Capacity (30-5.7oz. Cups or 14-12oz. Cups)
  • 950-watts
  • Stainless Steel
  • Double Wall, Insulated tank
  • Enclosed Water gauge
  • Cool Touch Handles
  • Indicator Lights
  • Locking Lid
  • Easy Setup
Amazon | BEST PRICE: Apple Slice & Corer – 16 Slices

Amazon | BEST PRICE: Apple Slice & Corer – 16 Slices

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I love having a 16 slicer for apples. It makes much thiner pieces that is so much easier for my toddler to eat, but also saves me so much time when prepping apple dishes.

The Thin Apple Slicer from Prepworks by Progressive is a quick and safe way to easily core and slice an apple. With the Thin Apple Slicer it’s as easy as push, flip and pop. Place apple on countertop, stem side down. Simply push the prep works thin apple slicer blades down over the apple, flip the protective cover underneath and pop the apple slices the rest of the way through the blades.

  • EASY TO USE APPLE SLICER & CORER: Quickly & easily slice & core apples into 16 even slices! This dishwasher safe Thin Apple Slicer & Corer will core & slice an entire apple with a simple push.
  • INNOVATIVE DESIGN: The attached safety cover, when used as a base, will push apple slices & the core clear of the blades. It’s designed to protect fingers while in use & cover blades when stored.
  • FOOD PREP MADE EASY: We offer kitchen accessories that make food preparation faster, easier & more enjoyable, from fruit & veggie choppers to measuring spoons & cups & collapsible storage bowls.
  • STYLISH DESIGN & SOLID FUNCTIONALITY: Our philosophy is simple—offer stylish designs with no-nonsense functionality. We understand the kitchen is the heart of the home, where family & friends connect.
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2018 Amazon Deals Review

2018 Amazon Deals Review

Here are some of the best finds and deals from this year. Prices have gone up and down, but items to keep a look out for in 2019.

Hamilton Beach Coffee Urn / Shabbat Pot

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There’s currently a 5% off on this coffee urn. So if you are looking for a new Shabbat Water Pot, this might be a great deal. We had one that lasted a while, but with kids we opted for something that wasn’t so easy to play with. Might also be great to put away for Passover, especially at this low price.

  • Fast brewing, takes just 1 minute to brew each cup
  • Makes 15 to 45 cups
  • Ready-to-serve indicator light
  • Easy to fill with water-level marks
  • 2-way dispenser for a single cup or continuous filling

Trodat Clothing Stamper

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If you aren’t interested in ironing on labels for camp, this has been our go to. If you bought one previously, you might want to think about getting an ink refill.

  • Personalize your clothing with this non-toxic and easy to use stamp.
  • Good for 40+ washes (up to 90Á water temperature).
  • Up to 2 lines of text with approx 16 characters per line is recommended per stamp.
  • It is necessary to wait 24 hours before the first wash.

Iconic Luxe Women’s A-Line Swing Dress

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  • This easygoing dress features crew neckline, three-quarter sleeves, trapeze silhouette, and midi length. It is made of soft jersey knit that has great drape.
  • Solid Colors: 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. Floral Prints: 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex. Hand wash cold or dry clean. Do not bleach. Hang to dry.
  • Made in USA
  • Model is wearing size Small. Relaxed fit.

Contigo Ashland Auto-Spout Water Bottle

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  • The Auto spout lid features a press-to-release button that opens the drinking spout
  • Sturdy clip-on handle attaches to bags, backpacks, gear and more
  • Button lock to avoid accidentally pressing the Auto spout button while on the go
  • Top-rack dishwasher safe
  • 100 percent BPA-free

Calvin Klein Boys’ Long Sleeve Sateen Dress Shirt

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  • 60% Cotton/40% Polyester
  • Imported
  • Button closure
  • Machine Wash
  • Long-sleeve dress shirt with button-front placket and shirttail hem
  • Spread collar
  • Buttoned cuffs

Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips

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This item has gone on sale a bunch of times throughout the year and there have been several coupons for Enjoy Life products. This is a subscribe and save item, so there is additional discounts if you subscribe. These are pretty good Pareve chocolate chips and they are nut free. So you don’t have to worry about baking and who might be eating.

  • Verified Non-GMO, Allergy-Friendly, Certified Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Paleo-Friendly.
  • Enjoy Life products are free from gluten and wheat, peanuts, dairy, tree nuts, soy, casein, sulfites, egg, lupin, sesame, fish, mustard, crustaceans, shellfish.
  • Premium vegan chocolate derived from sustainably harvested cocoa beans.
  • Made with all-natural ingredients.
  • Contains 6 – 10 ounce bags

Happy Rose Girls Dress

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I would suggest sizing up if you have a particularly tall girl or she can wear with a pair of leggings.

  • Made of high-quality Cotton with excellent workmanship
  • Big cute butterfly
  • size 2 for 2-3 years old girl; size 4 for 3-4 years old girl; size 6 for 5-6 years old girl; size 8 for 7-8 years old girl; size 10 for 9-10 years old girl; size 12 for 11-12 years old girl.

Marycrafts Glitter Cocktail Dress

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  • 95% Polyester/5% Spandex
  • Imported
  • LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE: They can run out of stock anytime forever.
  • MATERIAL: lightweight stretchy glitter fabric 95% polyester 5% spandex
  • Features: Long sleeves cocktail, boat neckline, knee length, regular fit.
  • Occasions: party, cocktail, office, casual.

Apple Corer Peeler Slicer

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This is a great tool to have around for Rosh HaShannah or even during apple picking season.

  • With classic style and function, makes easy work of coring, slicing, and peeling apples or potatoes
  • Ideal for salads, pies, canning, drying, delicious treats, and everyday kitchen use
  • Durably made of die-cast zinc alloy with stainless-steel blades and a chrome shaft
  • Premium commercial quality powder coating
  • The strong suction base stays put on smooth non-porous surfaces

Stretch Island Fruit Leathers

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This is a subscribe and save the item and so there are additional discounts if you subscribe. These were definitely great for me to have around during my last pregnancy when my blood sugar was very low.

  • PACK OF 48, 0.5 oz strips of Stretch Island All Natural Fruit Leathers in a variety of flavors
  • REAL FRUIT: 1/4 cup of real fruit per strip
  • ZERO ADDED SUGAR: Made exclusively with real fruit puree – no added sugar
  • ALL NATURAL: No artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors – gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan
  • CONVENIENT: Take-anywhere, pre-wrapped single serving strips of pure fruit