Purim Treats!

Well, Purim is over and I have time again to post. Each year, to my family's delight, I try new variations on hamantaschen. This year was no exception and we definitely discovered some new favorites! I can see that Pecan Pie and Dark Chocolate Mint will be yearly additions to our repertoire. To inspire you, here are the flavors we made this year:



If you have never experimented with hamantaschen I would encourage you to do so. They are tasty and the only limit to the filling type is your imagination or preference. Martha Stewart's recipe happens to be pretty good. Or you can try Arthur Schwartz's recipe from his cookbook, Jewish Home Cooking, which comes with directions for a chocolate filling. Just one note, you will have much more success with preserves or thick jam, rather than jelly. The jelly gets too hot in the oven causing it to boil over the sides leaving a sticky mess.

Have fun!