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Shana Tova U'Metuka!
Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello my friend!
Rosh Hashanah is tomorrow! I'm sure your plans are done, the cooking is in hand, and you're looking forward to a lovely YomTov.
Recipe of the week - sticky, spicy honey cake!
This rich, dark, and sticky honey cake is spiced up with zingy spices and zesty orange, in a tribute to my late Mum's classic Rosh Hashanah ginger and golden syrup cake. Easy to make, it's a delicious way to usher in a sweet New Year. It's gooey, sticky, rich and sweet, and has a gorgeous honey flavour. I'm sure you'll love it as much as we do!
I'd like to use this opportunity to with you a beautiful and meaningful YomTov, and a very happy new year. May 5787 bring us all happiness, peace, health, and many blessings. May it be a good year for the Jewish people and for all people, of all backgrounds, wherever they may be. May it be a sweet year, in which love, empathy and kindness are abundantly overflowing!
Shana Tova u'Metuka! I hope we all have a good and sweet year ahead!
Festive Family Rosh Hashanah
There's still time to get the Festive Family Rosh Hashanah ebook which has essential recipes, information, and useful prinatbles for your YomTov table.
With only a few hours left before Rosh Hashanah (!) here are some quick and easy recipes that are perfect for last minute cooking or as impromptu additions to your menu.
All-in-one-pan roasted vegetable rice pilaf Succulent, flavoursome roasted vegetables and fluffly, perfectly cooked rice, all baked in one pan for an easy and impressive dish.
Beetroot salad with pomegranate Use vacuum-packed beets and a tub of crunchy pomegranate seeds to get this delicious, RH-inspired salad ready in no time.
Classic French carrot salad Crunchy, zesty, fresh and delicious, this simple carrot salad turns a few basic ingredients into something really special.
10-minute halva ice-cream pie Need a fancy, yomtov-worthy dessert in a hurry? This make-ahead beauty is ready in a jiffy and looks and tastes the business!
May the next few days usher in a year of peace, joy, health and blessings for us all. Wishing you and yours Shabbat Shalom and Shana Tova - a Good Shabbos and a very happy and sweet New Year!
With love, Helen x.
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