plates. Top each with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt; sprinkle with snipped green onions. Arrange slices of smoked salmon along the side. Serve with a green salad. VEGETABLE MELANGE LATKES 3 eggs 21/2 cups peeled, shredded zucchini (about 2 medium) 1 cup shredded peeled potatoes (about 2 medium) 1 cup shredded carrot (about 2 medium) 1 /2 cup shredded onion (about 1 large) 1/2 cup snipped parsley 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper 3/4 cup matzo meal vegetable oil Drain all vegetables very well. In a large bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add shredded vegetables, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in matzo meal. In a large skillet heat 2 table- spoons of oil. Shape vegetable mixture into small cakes, us- ing 1-2 tablespoons mixture for each. Fry a few at a time, about 2 minutes each side. Drain on paper toweling. Add additional oil as needed. Serve hot with poached ap- ples if desired. POACHED APPLES 6-8 red cooking apples; peeled or unpeeled as desired 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons apple juice, cider, apple brandy or water 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. nutmeg Core apples and cut into thin wedges. Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add apples, sugar, apple juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Uncover; cook over low heat for 5 minutes or till apples are glazed. CHANUKAH COOKIES 1 cup butter, or Parve margarine, softened slightly 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 3% cups flour 1 slightly beaten egg white Blue sugar In a large mixer bowl, beat butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium speed for a minute. Add the 3/4 cup sugar; beat till fluffy. Add eggs, orange juice and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour, mixing well. Place dough on sheet of lightly floured waxed paper; wrap and chill 1 hour or overnight. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough 1/8-inch thick. Keep remaining dough chilled while working. Cut out desired shapes, (dipping cutters in flour, if necessary to prevent sticking). Transfer cutouts to ungreased cookie sheets. Brush cutout lightly with egg white and sprinkle lightly with blue sugar. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are golden. Remove and cool on wire racks (makes 6-8 dozen). Blue sugar: In a shaker jar, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 2 drops blue food coloring Shake well ❑ Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 1989 Turkey's Turn Nowadays, turkey isn't just a Thanksgiving tradition. Turkey is becoming a year- round favorite, available now in turkey parts and in ground turkey besides the regular bird everyone is used to. Here are three recipes. TURKEY AND PEPPERS This is a quick meal made from turkey or chicken breasts served over rice. oil 1 and Y2 lb. turkey breast, cut into chunks 1 medium red pepper, cut into strips 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips 1 cup pineapple chunks with juice 1 /3 cup soy sauce 1 /4 cup water Brown turkey and peppers in oil. Add remaining ingre- dients. Simmer, covered, on low heat until turkey is tender (about 40 minutes). Add water if necessary. Serves 5. TURKEY IN "CREAM-PUFF" SHELLS Leftover turkey can be used to make an elegant first course for the following Fri- day night Shabbat dinner. 1 medium onion, diced . .... . ............. . •Sugar %nap "so.pPra• * Right in Your Own Driveway' I / THE 4 TUNE , -UP I MAN Certified by the National Automotive Institute of Excellence Comes to your home or office with the garage-on-wheels Valet service that doesn't cost one penny extra • Expert diagnostic tune-up • Electronic analyzer - all engine systems • Professionally trained mechanics • Perfect results assured AUTO I: • multi-car save 15% AARP member save 18% over 55 years old save 10% clean record save 20% (last 3 years) you save 63% • safety save 9% • non-smoker save 10% • Over 50 (AARP) save 39% you save 58% FOR MORE INFO -- OR A FREE QUOTE Michael Mostyn Marc Tamassi II Griffin-Smalley, Inc. INSURANCE AND BONDS Expanded 'Services Call Sanford Rosenberg for your car problems mom REGISTER NOW FOR a tio s .. , 398-3605 MastrCal'i _ PIERCE STREET PORTRAITS FINE ART PHOTOGRAP-S OF CHILDREN Call 471-0970 BALLET TAP JAZZ BALLROOM CONTEMPORARY COUPLES DANCING PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS ALSO AVAILABLE REGISTER NOW SPECIAL CLASS RATES AVAILABLE FOR WEDDING PARTIES 217 Pierce Street, Birmingham FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 646-6951 3080 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD 681-4101 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 105