Sukkot Apple Crisp

*Sukkot is connected to the “Feast of the Ingathering.”  This agricultural festival was connected to the time of year when farmers in ancient Israel gathered into the storehouses all of their crops from the field.  Since we are also celebrating the harvest during Sukkot it is tradtional to eat lots of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Ingredients 3 pounds granny smith…

Baklava

Ingredients 24 sheets phyllo dough 1 cup butter, melted for syrup 2 cups sugar 1 cup honey 1 and 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 5 whole cloves for filling 4 cups pistachio, finely chopped 1/4 cup sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Directions 1)Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a…

Shavuot mini cheesecakes

*These tiny desserts are wonderful topped with fruit or jelly. This recipe makes 12 mini cheesecakes.  Is there anything better than a holiday that requires you to eat cheesecake? Ingredients 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons lemon juice…