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Jewish Food

Margi’s Beet Salad

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1- 2 bunches beets, with greens, color or colors of your choice1 clove garlic finely minced plus 6 whole, unpeeled garlic clovesPinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optionalOlive oil for pan...

Passover Date Nut Bars

Published January 1, 2016

Submitted by Arleen KermanIngredients:For crust:1 cup cake meal¼ cup ground walnuts1/3 cup sugar½ cup room temperature butterIngredients for filling:1/3 cup packed light brown sugar1/3 cup white sugar2...

Matilda’s Chocolate Cake (Gluten-free)

Published January 1, 2016

Submitted by Jackie GersonIngredients:3 cups sugar1-1/3 cup oil6 eggs1 cup cocoa1-1/3 cup potato starch1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees2. Cream sugar and oil.3....

Fig and Raspberry Galette

Published January 1, 2016

Pastry Dough Ingredients:1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons (or more) ice waterFilling Ingredients:3/4 pound...

Passover Mandel Bread

Published January 1, 2016

Submitted by Shelley EdwardsIngredients:1 cup oil1 1/2 cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla4 eggs2 3/4 cup cake meal1 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans)Directions:1. Combine oil and sugar.2. Add vanilla.3. Add eggs, one...

Roast Chicken à la Julia

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1- 3 pound chicken,whole teaspoon saltdivided 3 tablespoons unsalted margarine, at room temperaturedivided 3 tablespoons olive oil1 carrot, scraped, rinsed, patted dry, and sliced1 medium onion,...

Perfect Passover Brownies

Published January 1, 2016

Submitted by Adinah RaskasIngredients:¾ cup oil2 cups sugar1 cup potato starch¼ cup cocoa1 tsp. vanilla4 eggsdash of salt1 cup chopped pecansDirections:1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.2. Grease a 9x 13...

Passover Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread

Published January 1, 2016

Submitted by Susan BerdyIngredients:3 eggs3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup vegetable oilPinch salt1 1/2 cups matzo cake meal1/4 cups potato starch1/2 - 1 cup mini chocolate chipsDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2....

Chicken Rolls with Orange Sauce

Chicken Rolls with Orange Sauce

Published January 1, 2016

This is similar to Chicken Rolls with Mushrooms but with a more distinct Asian flavor. I serve it as the main course for dinner or as one of several dishes on a buffet table. Makes 4 servings.Ingredients:4...

Creamed Pumpkin

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 pound seeded, peeled, and cubed pumpkin2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons sugar1/2-1 teaspoon salt, or to taste2 teaspoons cinnamon3/4 teaspoon allspice1 tablespoon butter or margarine1/2 cup...

Best Brownies Ever

Published January 1, 2016

Submitted by Susie BeckThis recipe won 3rd place in the Jewish Light's Passover desserts recipe contest.Ingredients:4 ounces unsweetened chocolate2 sticks butter4 eggs1 tbsp. vanilla2/3 cup cake meal2...

Pumpkin and Celery Root Gratin

Published January 1, 2016

(from restaurant La Zucca Magica in Nice, France)Ingredients:Olive oil for oiling gratin dish1 teaspoon flour, for sprinkling in gratin dish3/4-1 pound seeded, peeled and thinly sliced pumpkin3/4 pound...

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