Apple Cinnamon Streusel Topped Challah

Now that summer is almost over, it has me thinking about all the fall flavors I love! I absolutely love apples, pumpkin, and warm spices. This challah recipe is great for Rosh Hashana or any fall Shabbos. It can be made as a round challah like I made, or a regular braided challah in a loaf pan. The streusel topping is sweet and crunchy, with apple chips crumbled into it. 

What you will need:
Challah dough {recipe here}
Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup oil or margarine
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Handful of apple chips {recipe for homemade chips here}

Directions:
After the challah dough is made and rested, braid a round or log challah, or even into a muffin tin for challah bites!

To prepare the topping- combine the flour, sugar, oil, cinnamon, and crumbled apple chips in a small bowl with a fork until coarse crumbs form. 

Sprinkle the apple cinnamon topping over the challahs.

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. 

Tahini Green Beans

This recipe is so easy to make and only requires a few ingredients! Makes an easy side for a weeknight dinner with fish!

What you will need: 
1/2 tbsp olive oil 
1 bunch green beans 
Kosher salt 
3 tbsp soy sauce 
3 tbsp tahini 
2 tbsp honey 
1 tbsp sesame oil 
2 cloves garlic or 1 tbsp garlic powder 
Sesame seeds optional 

Directions: 

I usually buy the haricot verts from Trader Joe’s in the steamer bag and snip the edge and microwave for 3 minutes. If you buy regular green beans, add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green beans and sauté, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste and remove from heat. 

Add soy sauce, tahini, honey, sesame oil, and garlic to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Add beans and lightly toss to combine. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.

Enjoy!