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14
Holiday gift giving is always tricky, especially when you're unsure of the giftee's religion, customs or dietary restrictions. However, there is one easy way to be sure to please everyone - kosher foods. Now, before you start thinking "ugh, who wants to celebrate with matzo brei," think again. Kosher recipes aren't all about matzo. In fact, many kosher products are tastier than their non-kosher equivalents, simply because kosher foods are held to a higher standard of cleanliness and quality in their manufacturing process.
Chocolate is a popular gift for any holiday, but kosher candy may be difficult to find. Also, those who are watching their carbs or their waistline may not be able to partake of sweets. Luckily, online kosher food retailers like Enstrom.com are now carrying both traditional and sugar-free versions of their luscious toffee and other chocolates, all of which are certified kosher. These kosher chocolates make a great gift on their own, or they can be used in kosher holiday baking. Here are a couple of kosher recipes that are sure to please those who keep kosher - and those who don't will never know the difference!
Chocolate Toffee Truffle Cookies
These cookies make a delicious gift any time of year. This recipe can easily be made kosher for Passover by omitting the baking powder (results in a slightly flatter cookie) and subbing potato starch and matzo meal for the flour.
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/3 c. butter
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. sugar
Three eggs
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1/2 c. flour
2 T. cocoa powder
1/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
6 oz. Enstrom's toffee, coarsely chopped
Melt unsweetened chocolate, butter and chocolate chips in microwave or small saucepan, stir to combine and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Beat sugar and eggs; stir in vanilla and melted chocolate mixture. Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt, and stir well to form a soft dough. Add the toffee chunks and mix well. Chill dough for at least three hours. Roll cold dough into 1-inch balls. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed and lightly set. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for three to four minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.
Low-Carb Coffee Toffee Cheesecake
Dairy is traditional at Shavuot, making this cheesecake the perfect dessert for your Shavuot feast (or any other holiday).
2 1/2 lbs. cream cheese, at room temperature
Artificial sweetener equal to 1 1/4 c. sugar (approximately 36 packets of Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda)
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. heavy cream or half and half
1/4 t. vanilla extract
Five eggs
Two egg yolks
1 T. instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 T. cream
10 oz. Enstrom's sugar-free toffee, coarsely chopped
Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until completely smooth, then add sweetener, sour cream, heavy cream and vanilla and beat well to combine. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Measure 2 cups of the cheese mixture in a small bowl and stir in the dissolved instant espresso. Add half of the toffee to the plain cheese mixture. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and place a pan of water inside. Pour the toffee-cheese mixture into the springform pan. Place small dollops of the coffee flavored cheese mixture on top, then drag a toothpick or skewer through the two batters to create an attractive swirled pattern. Bake in a 450 oven for 10-12 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking for one hour or until the edges of the cake are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Allow to cool completely on a rack, then decorate with remaining toffee and refrigerate until cold. Serve chilled.
Written by Lindsay Woodland
Nov
6
Holidays, birthdays and special occasions are cause for the perfect gift. Kosher gift giving offers unique challenges and opportunities for people to seek out and support industries that take kosher preparations seriously and make them a part of their business plan. In addition, many companies voluntarily seek out the approval of Orthodox Union Kosher when marketing their products. Kosher gift giving allows you to meet the specific needs of the recipient, as well as support sellers who acknowledge and value kosher practices.
1.Enstrom's Customizable Toffee Gift Boxes
Enstrom's toffee and candy, which are certified kosher diary products, are a delicious and upscale choice for holiday or corporate gift giving. Their customizable gift boxes can be purchased in larger quantities, and messages can be printed on sleeves that cover the boxes. Kosher toffee with a twist, Enstrom's toffee is a great choice for kosher gift giving.
2. Abarbanel Kosher Wines
Abarbanel Kosher wines make the perfect gift during the holiday season. The wine selection is large, offering white, red and sparkling varieties from around the world. Place one of each in a gift basket for a holiday hostess.
3. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly jelly beans have been certified as kosher by the OU (Orthodox Union) as well. Jelly Belly jelly beans are the perfect kosher gift idea, as the snacks can be packaged in re-sealable tubs, as business gifts or in machines and dispensers.
4. Jolly Time Popcorn
Jolly Time popcorn is a great choice for kosher gift giving. Like Jelly Belly, their products are certified as kosher by the OU. While popcorn might not seem like much of a gift, consider creating a movie night gift package, complete with DVDs, popcorn and a bottle of kosher wine.
5. Welcome Baby Gift Basket
Consider putting together a gift basket for a new arrival, complete with the things mom and dad might really appreciate--food and milk! Healthy Times and Nature's One are both certified as kosher, and their product lines would make a great addition to a kosher gift basket.
6. Welcome Home Supplies
If you want to help a family member or friend celebrate a new home with a kosher gift twist, consider filling a gift basket with kosher certified cleaning supplies. The Soft Scrub product line is a great kosher gift choice and can help set up a new home's kitchen with things homeowners can definitely use and need.
7. Water and Vitamin Drinks
Got a college student headed out the door? SoNu Beverages are a great choice to stock a kosher student's dorm room refrigerator. These water- and vitamin-filled drinks are not only kosher, but they're organic, too!
8. For the Tea and Coffee Drinker
A gift basket filled with tea and coffee is a great choice for a kosher recipient. New Line organic teas and the Buck's County Coffee Company are both great choices for kosher gift giving.
9. Funky Chunky Gourmet Snacks
Looking for impressive packaging, as well as the kosher gift itself? Try Funky Chunky's gourmet snacks, certified as kosher foods. They offer everything from popcorn and pretzels to caramel corn - all in classy gift packaging, too.
10. Halloween Treat Packages
Looking to fill a bag with Halloween treats for a kosher recipient? Dum Dum lollipops are a great choice, as are Jelly Belly jelly beans. These are readily available at supermarkets and convenience stores, so they make a great choice for a last-minute kosher children's gift package.
Kosher gift giving allows you to meet the specific needs of the recipient, as well as support sellers who acknowledge and value kosher practices. Dress up a simple gift with great packaging offered by several companies, and you'll have a gift that's not only kosher but impressive to look at, too.
Additional Resources:
Orthodox Union Kosher; http://oukosher.org
Written by Kelly Herdrich
