Shannon Sarna, Author at JMORE

The Easiest Chanukah Jelly Doughnut Recipe Ever

by Shannon Sarna | Dec 14, 2020 | Chanukah, Food, Recipes

This article originally appeared in The Nosher. Latkes are far more popular during Hanukkah than doughnuts here in the U.S. While you can find latkes in the freezer section of almost every major supermarket, good quality sufganiyot are much harder to come by, and lots...

How to Make Perfect Latkes for Chanukah

by Shannon Sarna | Dec 11, 2020 | Arts & Life, Chanukah, Food, Recipes

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. Making crispy potato latkes is a skill every Jewish cook wants to master. It’s not a big secret — it just requires a few easy steps to ensure crispy, golden latkes every time. And we’ve got a short video to show you...

How to Host a Socially Distanced Break-fast this Yom Kippur

by Shannon Sarna | Sep 25, 2020 | Food, Seasonal

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. All our holidays are a little bit different this year. Most synagogue services will be conducted online. Many people are feeling disconnected from both the ritual of holidays and their communities. And if you are lucky...

9 Rosh Hashanah Main Dishes to Make that Aren’t Brisket

by Shannon Sarna | Sep 8, 2020 | Food, Recipes, Rosh Hashanah

I know the holidays will look, and taste, different than most years. I also know many families cherish the big brisket, standing rib roast, or pot roast that graces their table each year. Traditions are important, and food imparts its own sanctity as part of holiday...

Trader Joe’s Hack: Falafel Schnitzel Recipe

by Shannon Sarna | Jul 29, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food, Recipes

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. I love Trader Joe’s and I love cooking hacks that are crowd-pleasers. So I was excited to hear about a trick using Trader Joe’s Falafel Mix to make a quick and flavorful chicken schnitzel. Use half unseasoned panko bread...