Jewish Federation of Arkansas

	Lox and Lox Spread The word "lox" means smoked salmon. [Yiddush laks, from German lahs.] Our delicious spread is made from blending cream cheese and lox together. Served on a bagel with tomato and onion slices.
	Bagels A food traditonally made of yeasted wheat dough in the shape of a ring. Boiled in water then baked in an oven. The result is a dense, doughy interior, browned exterior. The bagel has long been a staple in New York delis and a favorite of Jewish communities.
	Corned Beef Deli Sandwich Beef cured in a seasoned brine and served on rye bread.
	Matzoh Ball Soup Great matzoh ball soup starts with homemade chicken broth. The chicken stock starts out with a whole chicken, cut into pieces, and simmered with aromatics and root vegetables like carrots and parsnips. Everyone's favorite part of the soup, though, is that airy--or dense, depending upon your preference--dumpling known as the matzoh ball (also called knaidel).
	Latkes The Yiddush word for pancakes. This dish originated in the 17th century as a special dish to symbolize the miracle of Chanukah. It is made of grated potatoes, onions, eggs, matzah meal, salt & pepper and cooked in oil. Served with apple sauce and sour cream.
	Blintzes The Jewish version of a crepe, this dish is traditionally filled with cheese and topped with sour cream or jelly. It was originally brought to the US by Jews from the Ukraine.
	Kugel Kugel (which means pudding) is a traditional Jewish dessert or side dish served during holiday meals. It was originally brought to this country by French and Bavarian Jews.
	Stuffed Sweet & Sour Cabbage Rolls A symbol of plenty, this dish is traditional to Sukkot. There are as many stuffed cabbage recipes as there are towns in Central and Eastern Europe. Made from cabbage leaves, stuffed with a ground beef and rice mixture, and cooked in a tomato sauce flavored with lemon, sugar and spices.
	Knish Dough wrapped around a filling of mashed potatoes, then baked to perfection. Can be served as a side dish or appetizer. Knishes are enjoyed with deli-style mustard.
	Chopped Liver A Jewish specialty - every family has their own version. Some people prefer a smoother consistency (like pate), while others enjoy a more coarsely chopped version. Made from chicken liver and onions sauteed in chicken fat or oil and blended with hard-boiled eggs and seasonings. Served with slices of Jewish-style rye bread.
	Israeli Plate A combination platter of all your favorites, including hummus, Israeli salad, and a choice between a kabob or falafel.
	Israeli Salad A mixture of tomatoes, lettuce, seasonings and other fresh vegetables tossed together with olive oil and lemon juice.
	Falafel Considered the national food of Israel, this dish is made from chick pea batter, then shaped into balls and deep fried. Served with pita bread.
	Kosher Hot Dogs You've heard the word kosher, but did you know that it literally means "fit to eat"? Kosher foods follow strict biblical dietary laws, use only certain cuts of beef, and meet the highest standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety.
	Hummus A popular food to emerge from the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, hummus is an exotic blend of pureed chickpeas, lemon, sesame tahini, olive oil, and spices.

Rugelach Pastry made with cream cheese dough and different fillings such as fruits and nuts.
Macaroons Chewy cookie made with sugar, egg white, coconut and sometimes chocolate. A traditional Passover treat.
Mandel Brot From the German word mandel (almond) and brot (bread), this favorite is a crisp almond bread eaten as a cookie. A Jewish biscotti.
Hamentashen Triangular shaped Purim cookie, with fruit, poppy seeds, or nuts.
Schnecken From the German word snail, this treat is made from rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts, then sliced and baked.
Matzoh Toffee Caramel Crunch Seriously, is there anything better than chocolate and toffee together? Especially when the toffee has a brown sugar-flavored buttery snap and luscious chocolate is smeared over the top so it hardens and melds with the crackly caramelized matzoh underneath. When a marriage is this good, a picture can only do partial justice to the love that exists between the happy couple.
Honey Cake A delicious cake sweetened with honey and also enjoyed during Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year).
Challah Loaf of egg bread, braided and baked. Served at Sabbath (Shabbat) dinner.
Strudel A strudel is a type of layered pastry with a — most often sweet — filling inside, often served with cream.
Apple Cake A delicious cake filled and topped with apples and cinnamon.
Babka This is made from a doubled and twisted length of yeast dough and is typically baked in a high loaf pan. Instead of a fruit filling the dough contains cinnamon or chocolate.