Channukkah Prep Donuts Latkes Cocoa Bomb Recipe Sonya's Prep

[@winterpast100]

Thanks!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Michelle ❤

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

I melt my chocolate very carefully, in increments in the micro wave.

[@connienovak1011]

I love that you are so REAL. Kids playing noisily in the background, recipes that fail, trying again and again until it works because you didn't give up, redeeming the "ruined" recipe giving it new life as a S'more Pie!!! Not sure it was your intention, but you gave so many beautiful life lessons in this one little video. Thank you!

[@SonyasPrep]

Your comment made me feel better Connie, thank you ❤️

[@SM-bb7bo]

Dear Sonya, I am not Jewish but I can watch your channel all day long! I've learned so much about your culture, your religion, and life in general! You have such a soothing voice! It's so easy to listen to you! I wish you were my physics teacher back in the day! I would've passed with flying colors! Although you share your recipes and customs, I think the most important thing you bring to the world, is that, at the end of the day, we are all human beings just trying to the best us that we can be! Ty for showing that we aren't as different as we may think. Blessings to you and yours!

[@SonyasPrep]

LOVED your message

[@rosameijering5161]

Wow beautifully said

[@kimmarielesso3670]

Hi Sonya! I used to own my own Chocolate shop where I created my own hand dipped chocolates. You cannot get any moisture in the chocolate as you are tempering it (melting and bringing to a certain temperature to be ready for dipping) or the chocolate will seize. You weren't having trouble melting it - the chocolate got water in from floating in the pot and it seized. At that point you really needed to throw it out and start over. Tempering chocolate is like making meringue...very easy to ruin it. We are all on a journey learning from one another. My youngest son (we are Christian) is engaged to a lovely Jewish girl so I watch you to learn ways to make my soon to be daughter in law feel welcomed into our family by incorporating both our beliefs, so thank you for teaching me! I hope in return I was able to assist you! Hanukkah Sameach!

[@natalierose9694]

Thank you so much! I gave up on melting chocolate because it never worked that's exactly what I was doing wrong.

[@sisterkerry]

What a heart-warming comment. I am Christian too. I was so happy to see how you have used the faith as it should be used. To love.

[@susanprice7202]

Absolutely LOVE your reality...kids in background, normal frustrations in the kitchen, and your children helping you with the Prep! Love your son's shirt with Junior Chef on it. How appropriate! I wasn't too familiar with hot cocoa bombs but have a new appreciation for all the effort that goes into them. What a fun treat that's extra fun!😍❤👦👧👩🧒

[@SonyasPrep]

He was so proud that you noticed. It was his request for his birthday. He was so proud and excited to wear it.

[@AnneKarinOverby]

I love that you teach your children how to bake and cook. It's such an important lesson and it makes them happy and create a lot of memories. I used to put my little girl on the counter so she could see what I was doing while cooking. She was always eager to help and we talked about the dishes and why they had to be cooked this way etc. She is now an acomplished cook and make all her meals from scratch even if she lives alone in a tiny student apartment. I will try making latkes this christmas. Happy chanukka to you and your family from a fan in Norway.

[@SonyasPrep]

Such precious memories... Happy Holidays

[@rosameijering5161]

Amazing to hear

[@AnneKarinOverby]

@@SonyasPrep Thank you 🥰

[@marcellawillis1638]

As a mom of 5 and an ccu nurse, I know how things can get me stressed out. Your real life videos are precious. Your composure is inspiring to me. Your videos have really helped me in my journey. I thank Hashem for you and your family. This is our 7th year or so to celebrate the Festival of Hanukkah. Thank you for helping us celebrate! Please keep the videos coming. Happy Hanukkah! What an awesome miracle!

[@dianaogden4975]

We are similar this way, I won’t stop until I get it right! I love how real your videos are, with the babies living their best lives in the back ground!

[@SonyasPrep]

😆 yes!! The determination to get it right is real lol… It’s important for me to showcase these moments so that people realize I’m human just like everyone else.

[@yttube4319]

THis looks great. I always find watching your videos educational. I tend to watch and then go back to look at older videos.

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme]

Oh Sonya your Hanukkah is lovely. As a lone, isolated Jew, in a city without Jewish community, it nearly brought tears to my eyes. I need to get out of here. I deserve to have love and celebration in my life. Thank you for making me feel not quite so alone, while I'm still here.

[@SonyasPrep]

Ugh, this makes me so sad. It is terrible feeling lonely and isolated. Hoping you will find a loving and warm community soon.

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme]

@@SonyasPrep thank you for your sweet words. I'm still lighting my Hanukkiah, but there's no sentiment or feeling. I'm praying for some community and much needed love + support in my life for next year. Take care and have a wonderful last 3 nights.

[@willowclay5406]

You don't have to be Jewish to learn about this holiday. It's a beautiful celebration of many feelings! I wasn't raised Jewish either but I still admire their 💪!

[@sherryevensky8059]

Been watching you for hours!!!!! Koach!!!!!!! You should be well to 120!!!!! I used to be you. Cannot do as I used to but I still try. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@saspen3]

Love the life lessons and your patience in trials. You are a wonderful nurturer and home cook. Thank you for letting us come and learn in your kitchen. Happy Hannukah for the 18th. :)

[@מריםלב-פ2ל]

Wowwww the choklad balls are fantastic idea😀😀😀😀😀 Will try this! Love you so muck, from Israel🥰

[@shirak3225]

Sonya you are amazing and I love your videos. A quick and easy way to melt chocolate, is to put the chocolate cubes in a microwave safe bowl (I add also a little bit of vegetable oil) and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and to mix it. Repeat 3 to 4 times until completely melted.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Shira

[@willowclay5406]

It's a nice holiday. Enjoy your treats with your loved ones!

[@barbaraconnolly9000]

I used to love hot salt beef and latkes. Vegetarian 32 years sono salt beef now.

[@ruthy102]

You have done a beautiful job! Excellent. Your bad day is somebody else's good day.Good job!

[@willowclay5406]

Your children are helping too. It's wonderful to see families helping one another. One hand washes the other!

[@SonyasPrep]

Absolutely

[@ajarmohsin1202]

Hi Sonya...I like your videos alot... and like your style... love from Pakistan

[@sisterspooky]

1:26 The food processor is just a box grater on steroids. It’s goofy to believe there is some ‘difference’ between the two. The only way a difference would exist is if they used a blade that wasn’t similar to a box grater style. Otherwise, it’s a mechanized process identical to the hand grating via box grater. Some people are so goofy when it comes to their understanding of basic principles of mechanics, and methods. lol 😂 Anyway, those latkes look delicious! I have always used the old school one featured in the New York Times an eternity ago. It’s absolutely amazing!!!! (I’m the apple sauce gal.) Can’t wait for the decor video! I’m crossing my fingers for some unique approaches to decorating. So many of the decorations out in the commercial realm are so blah. With your talent, I’m positive it’s going to rock!!!! 😃

[@SonyasPrep]

You wouldn’t believe some comments where they were so upset that I used a food processor…. 🙈

[@sisterspooky]

@@SonyasPrep - Sheesh. Some people’s kids, I tell ya. Hahahaha Well, it’s definitely _their_ issue… you’re absolutely 100% correct in your assessment that there is no difference in the outcome. 😊 (So let them hate on me… I’m ready for it. Hahahaha)

[@elanaabram2691]

You go girl....not giving up.....im 👏 proud.....came out 👍 great....everything looks delicious

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@patriciaweighparks9347]

Love seeing your children helping with the hot cocoa bombs. Have a blessed holiday season.

[@donnazalewski8090]

Sonya I put in comments alot. You keep doing what you are doing. You are so beautiful and so is your family. Love your Hanukkah shows . I tell my daughter to get her children involved like you do it is so wonderful that you do that. Thank you for sharing👍❤️

[@moshegramovsky]

Persistence is one of the themes of Hannukah! Chag Hannukah Sameach Leculam!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thats right, I guess I channeled it here

[@moshegramovsky]

@@SonyasPrep Perfectly!

[@stephaniebell9093]

Love that you persist to problem solve.

[@carlychandlerdurrant2972]

I love your videos! About the chocolate, getting water in it will definitely cause it to not melt correctly (seize)!

[@SonyasPrep]

😅😅

[@StoophStoph]

@@SonyasPrep Also, don't let the bowl touch the water, because the chocolate will get too hot and it messes up the texture. The water doesn't need to be over-boiling either, just a gentle simmer will be good enough.

[@aribella6913]

Oh those donuts! I got to make them soon.

[@BooklandU]

Great video and exciting to have Hanukkah just around the corner! Happy Hanukkah! ❤ on a side note, I think you are totally making my kids interested in cooking! So, thank you. They love watching you make all your creations and then they want to join me in the kitchen ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

How sweet, I am honored to be a small part of it

[@michellepriel595]

You are amazing!!! The chocolate ball full of cocoa and marshmallows...wow, I was like, 'what is she doing???' but when I saw the final product...so cool!!!!

[@julieowens1769]

Love your videos. I feel blessed to be allowed into your home and that you share such wonderful content.

[@SonyasPrep]

Awww thank you Julie

[@olya9524]

Never made my latkes with scallions, always with onion. Thank you for the fresh idea. I definitely will try it out Happy Hanukkah 🕎 Shalom from Alaska ❤️❄️✡️🕎🇺🇸

[@SonyasPrep]

Hope you enjoy this variation

[@annakc04]

Made latkes with your recipe and my mom said best ones she’s ever had! Also made the donuts and our family loved the texture and flavor. I had made your borscht recipe and when I told my family I was making your Hanukkah recipes too, they were so excited 😊

[@jillywells1232]

I love your channel, you really bless me as I watch. I love how you include your beautiful children. ❤❤❤

[@rosalindastourian3985]

Real life isn’t neat and tidy. I’ve had my share of failures in the kitchen. Most I’ve been able to “repurpose”. Absolutely adore hearing your kids in the background and seeing them get involved in meal prep. G-d Bless!

[@SonyasPrep]

So true! Nothing is perfect..... Real life

[@findingjayagain]

Thanks for the Latke variation - I’m intolerant of onions (Am on a Low FODMAP diet), so knowing that you do them with Scallions is great, as the green stalks are Low FODMAP! Latkes here I come!!!

[@anitapayne]

G n sonya H r u'll doing this beautiful Sunday night Yes gf lm loving everything u bring 💗 💓 and lm so happy to see the kids involved,, keep up the fantastic work

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Anita

[@deborahguizar520]

Yay! I was waiting for this video!! Thank YoU!

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome!

[@hamriredouane4746]

From the deepest depths of my soul i send you my sincere and perfumed greetings 🌹, i wish you the best of the best in your life

[@SonyasPrep]

❤️❤️

[@sandydugenske299]

Those chocolate bombs looked so good 👍 what a nice treat on a cold winters day!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you, it was worth the effort

[@oleoso13]

For new year's eve, I made the Cottage Cheese Donut recipe but instead of making it sweet, i made it savory. Substituting the sugar for garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper, and green onions. They were a hit and gone in a matter of minutes. Since I have shared the recipe with my mom and aunts. Thank you so much for sharing your delicious food with us. Hope you and your family have a blessed 2023.

[@SonyasPrep]

Can't wait to try this version, thank you for sharing

[@MessianicMeditations]

Shalom Sonya! Love your channel! I gave your Latkes recipe a try and, let me tell you, AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing so openly with us. You are a great teacher! I would love to see a video on helpful kitchen accessories.

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed them

[@caridadeugeniaisern9470]

Awesome

[@shawndavis824]

Yum, yum, YUM! Some of the best things come from what we think of as a mistake. God is so good! He ALWAYS makes beauty from ashes. Have a blessed week!

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes Shawn, glad it all worked out in the end

[@miriamdruyan]

Made the cottage cheese donuts tonight! Even with the changes I made of Israeli cottage cheese and the 80% whole wheat flour I prefer, they were w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l. Thank you so much! Freilichen chanuka!!

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure happy it was a success

[@cherylduncan5158]

I love learning about Hanukkah

[@tecora1818]

Sonya I love that you are Real and not showing you are perfect…life isn’t perfect I just love your videos❤ you are not silly…just keep it Real

[@SonyasPrep]

❤️❤️❤️

[@beatricedi3366]

By putting 1 tables spoons. Of butter in the beginning. It works every time for me. Bon appétit. My dear Sonya. . ❤️

[@hithere7282]

Loved all the recipes than. You.happy Hanukkah.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@devorahfonn613]

Good afternoon from Eretz Yisrael! Shavua Tov hope you have a wonderful week ahead

[@SonyasPrep]

Hi Devorah, thank you for watching. Have a great week.

[@Valerie-rv2ws]

thank you for being so open and sincere in your videos. yes the life lesson experience of persevering is important for adult viewers and children. cooking and baking- an excellent means to show this. B"H your children have positive examples for a happy childhood . may you all always be blessed. of course your orthodox viewers know to only buy kosher marshmallows. others may not be aware that the usual brands of marshmallows are not kosher. the " hechsher" kosher authorization symbol must be on the package. easily available in kosher food markets. otherwise can be ordered on line. happy hanukkah. happy Chanukah. both spellings are ok. both spellings are pronounced the same. the " h" starts the word off.

[@annawozniak6807]

you have beautifull kids...thanks for sharing your recipes

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching

[@patrickl.foster7231]

Sonya, will have to try your donut, and latke recipes looks tasty! I love that you showed a teachable moment.....every body makes mistakes, you learn from them! Like you I keep trying! Happy Channaka!

[@txmap]

I've never seen that cottage cheese donut recipe before-- I can't wait to try it! 😋 Great job repurposing the stubborn chocolate into a pie. 👍

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@robbymonaco3738]

@@SonyasPrep I'm going to try that donut recipe tomorrow!

[@mashaangelochik]

The hot coco bombs look perfect!!!

[@OpenSesame33]

Yay, you got it! Like you, I love analyzing what exactly went wrong when something flops and figuring out what to tweak to make it work. That gives me such a feeling of accomplishment.

[@SonyasPrep]

Absolutely!!

[@judith-josefinamartin5706]

SHAVUA TOV SWEETIE,I LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR VIDEO,IT'S OK WHEN SOMETIMES THINGS ARE NOT ENDS UP AS WE WOULD LIKE,WE ARE ENTITLED TO MAKE MISTAKES, ACTUALLY YOU DIDN'T RUINED ANYTHING, BECAUSE YOU PREPARED THAT DELICIOUS DESERT IN THE END,SO EVERYTHING TURNED OUT JUST FINE,AND I LOVED YOUR SWEET KIDS HELPING LITTLE HANDS,HOW THEY ENJOYED TO HELP YOU!!!SO,THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS PRECIOUS MOMENTS WITH US,I'M WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT VIDEO,UNTIL THEN, CHAG HANUKKAH SAMEACH,MAY HASHEM BLESS YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES, ALWAYS AMEN ve AMEN!!!💗🥰😍💗😋😋😋

[@SonyasPrep]

💕💕💕

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Chocolate is tricky. Even a drop of water in it will wreck the texture. You were right to just start over with a proper double boiler and new chocolate. Good for you for not giving up, in the end you nailed it!

[@SonyasPrep]

😍

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Absolutely, Sonja - I felt that way with the 4-braid and the 6-braid Challah bread!! AND the more you try you will finally accomplish what you intended to do! I've also had a problem melting chocolate, but that's the breaks! You do wonderul - just never give up! 😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Practice makes perfect!! And I think you're perfect, my dear Sonja!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so sweet and kind- I appreciate your comment

[@adriaschumann9641]

The most important part of frying the donuts is maintaining the tradition of the miracle of the oil lasting. So, we, in our family, have a lot of fried foods at Chanukah. Also YOUR recipe, which I will try, that includes COTTAGE CHEESE is healthier than just flour and eggs fried. Thank you for this recipe.

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure Andria, hope you enjoy it

[@lwallis62]

Love, love Latka’s. Actually may make them Christmas morning for breakfast. I mix sour cream with a small amount of ketchup for dipping. Yummy.

[@SonyasPrep]

Enjoy

[@mariasirico7365]

Hi Sonya!! Thank you for letting us into your home and sharing your prep for Hanukkah 🕎 I love seeing your beautiful kiddos in the kitchen with you ❤

[@lesliewallace886]

Love your kitchen❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@rebeccalund8743]

Hi Sonya! Love to watch your channel. The chocolate when you initially were melting it seized because of the moisture. Sometimes you can save it with some shortening. Love that you made something out of the chocolate still ❤️

[@shauneilscott]

Thank you! I did your latke's with modifications since I did not have all of the ingredients...it was great! Thanks!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Wonderful!

[@marybee4734]

SONYA I LOVED THIS VIEDO HOW YOU KEPT TRYING AND NOT GIVING UP AT THE END EVERYTHING TURN OUT OKAY THE CHILDREN HELPING THOSE LATKES WITH CHIVES LOOKED DELICIOUS EVERYTHING THING DID😋👍🥰♥️🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝🕎

[@SonyasPrep]

Bh it all worked out 🙏🙌

[@nayashams6845]

It very nice.

[@sandradle756]

I just found you! What a joy.

[@SonyasPrep]

Welcome to the channel

[@kathrynking1338]

Sonya I melt my chocolate in the microwave. You just have to be careful as it retains its shape. Always works for me. Your recipes, as always looked amazing.

[@cynthiadawson880]

Job WELL DONE!

[@carolyngross7664]

i jsut love your videos , i wish they had been up there when my kids were younger but.....i love adding all the recipes to my current lists, esp hanukah...we love traditions and we love adding fun foods! Happy Hanukah to you and your family!( I also always had my kids helping , from the moment they could stand on a stool with me around, they always had some little job to help

[@SonyasPrep]

Precious memories I’m sure

[@lenalawkoroi3423]

choc place in microwave on high for 30 secs for a 500g block before double boiler regards from Australia

[@Rosee3333]

I'm glad the cocoa bombs worked out. Water in melted chocolate bad. It'll seize. Anyway, love how everything turned out. Best to you and yours.

[@SonyasPrep]

Im so glad it worked out in the end as well

[@alma1874]

Hola Sonya e hijos, que bien tener esos hermosos ayudantes, me gusta como te quedo el pastel de chocolate con los malvariscos , si no veo el proceso nunca hubiera dicho que salió de un proyecto fallido, ha sido una buena idea. Besos para ti y tus niños desde Barcelona en España

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Alma…. At least I was able to salvage something out of it

[@melodyh9720]

I can't wait to try the cottage cheese donut recipe....looks so easy to make and delicious!! never would have thought to make that kind of donut, thanks for sharing these ideas and your happy accidents 😉 I've always wanted to try cocoa bomb's, thanks for the inspiration!

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure

[@fenyvesierika479]

Dear Sonya, amaizing food again! Latkes we call "tócsni" in Hungary, you did like my nanna use to makes for us.. tears coming to my eyes.. The donuts looking really yumm!! (my rolling in the oil themselfs) and the choco bombs... Everybody makes mistakes, and finally you make the best correction! Waiting the next part!! God bless your hands!

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌🙌

[@pranverapllumaj708]

So beautiful to see who real you are !!! Thank you for sharing your reality with us!!!!! You are a special. God bless you and your family!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Aww thank you

[@kathywright4485]

All in moderation, including moderation! You have a great family! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@SonyasPrep]

Lol

[@Strattiffy]

I really enjoyed this one Sonya, because your personality shone out when you were faced with a frustrating challenge! Happy holidays 🙂

[@SonyasPrep]

Happy holidays

[@jamiestanley9234]

I was so excited when I woke up and saw that there was a new video! The latkes are something I’m definitely going to try 🙂

[@SonyasPrep]

Enjoy it

[@winterpast100]

Wonderful Sonya

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you 😊

[@robinbales4777]

Thank you for sharing with all of us!!

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure, thank you for watching

[@ebonybaldwin2434]

Sonya a trick for chocolate if a little water get in it add a little bit of oil it should smooth out it worked for me

[@pmassoth1]

Great video

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Pnina

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Hi Sonja!! I've been waiting for your video! I'm excited to see your newest treasures! Latkes are the favorite in my house!! I've done it in the food processor because it's so fast. My mom always used a box grater - and I remember grating my fingers right along with the potatoes!! Ha Ha Ha Ha. The donuts look fabulous - so these I will definitely be making!! Happy Chanukkah from my house to your's, Sonja. Bless you and your beautiful, wonderful family!!

[@SonyasPrep]

I can totally relate to the box grater, grating my own fingers lol 😆. Food processor is the way to go in our house as well, quick and easy.

[@kangtani_indonesia]

Thank you for sharing the recipe

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure 😊

[@barbaranielsen2888]

You are so creative! Yes, water and getting the chocolet to hot caused it to "crease"

[@SonyasPrep]

😅😅

[@orland0110]

Outstanding cooking video beautiful Sonya and have a blessed and wonderful Hanukkah!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much

[@nickyedgerley8129]

The hot chocolate bombs looked good

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you, I really tried hard

[@cheryljones6677]

Hi there friend! I am not feeling well right now but trying to keep my holiday spirit up. I love cocoa bombs!! Your presentation is sooo heartwarming! I wish you and your entire family a warm and loving holiday season. Also continued blessings!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh no Cheryl! I hope that you are well soon. ❤️

[@cheryljones6677]

@@SonyasPrep thank you.... I will be well soon. I am already feeling better today! Hey do you have any good recipes for soups?? I would love to know....

[@rosameijering5161]

I must to make that latkes now it is still chanuka

[@hidayat202]

Masha Allah 🙏❤

[@savorsalvagescent2300]

You are a star! Always inspire me. I will share, though, because I know from experience (had to throw mine out once) that your chocolate seized. It only takes 1 drop of water or condensation. I hate doing the double boiler method so melt slowly in the microwave. But you prevailed!! 🌟

[@SonyasPrep]

😅

[@ladykiwi_nz4102]

Shalom 👋 I noticed you said that you would probably eat the pie after breakfast because it was Dairy. Is there a reason why.? I am very interested. Your channel is wonderful. Thank you.

[@Rochelny]

Love your videos!!! Real life, real cooking!

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad you like them!

[@ritaroccamatisi1588]

It's all good It happened to me too one time 😊

[@sandykalmeyer9523]

I have had an episode where chocolate wouldn’t melt before. Someone told me that my melting temp was probably too hot🤷🏼‍♀️ Everything looked yummy. Thank you for sharing!

[@SonyasPrep]

Hmmm I guess maybe that’s what happened

[@debbimeyersbrant5752]

Sorry I missed your live but everything looks very good and I'm going to try the donuts everyone have a blessed day

[@SonyasPrep]

Enjoy them

[@ivelissessandoval2884]

Love your resipes..dont worry thinks always happends.all my love to you and your family

[@SonyasPrep]

I appreciate that

[@sisterkerry]

If it is any consolation, I have done the chocolate thing! It is wonderful for the children to see that sometimes things don't work out perfectly. We are human and we make mistakes, and there is no life that doesn't throw a person about a bit... It is how we deal with it, of course. Fall down, learn to stand up and keep going. Not afraid to fall again, because we got up once, we can do it again. Sorry. We were talking about chocolate and I went all philosophical, lol.

[@allystar8049]

Everything looks amazing! Love your cooking videos. Happy blessed holidays to you

[@SonyasPrep]

Happy holidays!