Chanukah recipes for kids

Olive oil and dairy foods such as butter and ice cream symbolize Chanukah

Sweet Pita Toast (pareve)
makes about 16 pieces

1 pita bread, split
olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or to taste

Preheat toaster oven or regular oven to 350F.

Brush the cut side of pita bread generously with olive oil. Set aside.

In a jelly jar, place the sugar and cinnamon. Cover tightly and shake well to mix.

Sprinkle over the pita bread. Place on a baking tray. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut or break into pieces. Enjoy as a snack with a glass of milk.

Chocolate Raisin Clusters (dairy)
makes 12-14

4 ounces (2/3 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut in 4-6 pieces
1 cup raisins

Place chocolate chips and butter in a small microwave bowl. Heat in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes or until butter is almost melted and chocolate is softened. Stir to blend. Mixture should be smooth. Stir in the raisins. Spoon into 1-inch paper candy cups. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour or until firm.

Can also be placed in freezer for quicker setting

Strawberry Soda (dairy)
makes 1 serving

1/4 cup crushed fresh or frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon sugar or to taste
sparkling water
1 scoop strawberry ice cream or frozen yogurt
chocolate or sugar cookie

In a small mug or glass, place the strawberries and sugar. Fill half full with sparkling water. Add a scoop of ice cream or yogurt and stir briskly. Serve with a cookie on the side.