Try it: Oven-Crisped Potato Latkes
Hanukkah is my favorite Jewish holiday — all the lights, songs, presents, parties and, of course, fried foods. Every night we light candles, sing together and then snack on the Hanukkah classic, fried latkes (potato pancakes). Eating lots of fried foods can surely lead to holiday weight gain, but there are ways to indulge in these favorites without increasing your waistline.
Jump start your metabolism with a quick-and-easy breakfast. Make a large batch of oatmeal a few days in advance. Each morning, microwave individual portions and sprinkle with nuts and dried fruit or drop in a swirl of peanut butter and top with fresh bananas. No time? Set your alarm clock 10 minutes earlier, that’s all it takes.
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I made cream braised cabbage. But instead of using a lot of cream, I only used about 1-2 tablespoons, and added another tablespoon of horseradish. And that was for a whole head of cabbage. I got that creamy texture, and a great punch of flavor! And it goes great along side my mustard roasted potatoes!