Skip to Main Content
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Pecan Muffins for Passover

Published January 1, 2016

Submitted by Evelyn BernsteinThis recipe won 2nd place in the Jewish Light 2011 Passover dessert recipe contest.Ingredients:1 cup light brown sugar¼ cup matzah meal1 cup finely crushed pecans10 tbsp....

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Polka Dot Ganache (Dairy)

Published January 1, 2016

Recipe by Jean MillnerThis recipe won first place in the Jewish Light's 2011 Passover desserts recipe contest:Ingredients:7 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces7 ounces unsalted butter...

Kraft Caramel Apples

Published January 1, 2016

(adapted from the Kraft website)Ingredients:5 medium apples, washed, well dried5 wooden craft sticks1 bag (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramel bits or individually wrapped candies2 Tbsp. waterOptional toppings: cup...

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Pumpkin Crumb Cake Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

IngredientsFor the crumb topping:1/3 cup sugar¾ cup brown sugar3 teaspoons cinnamonpinch salt1 ¾ cups flour¾ cup vegetable oilFor the cake:1 cup vegetable oil1 cup sugar½ cup brown sugar2 eggs1 cup...

Caramel Apples

Published January 1, 2016

(You will need to have a candy thermometer for this recipe.)Ingredients:6-8 medium-sized Granny Smith, Pippin, or a variety of your choiceFoil paper for lining panVegetable oil for oiling pan6-8 wooden...

Summer Berry Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Published January 1, 2016

Salad:Ingredients4 ounces of romaine lettuce1/4 cup toasted pecans1/4 cup quartered fresh strawberries1/4 cup fresh blueberries1 ounce citrus vinaigrette dressing        (recipe follows)DirectionsDivide...

Chilled Tomato-Cucumber Gazpacho

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients1 medium onion, peeled and quartered1 sweet bell pepper (red, orange or yellow)1 cucumber, seeded3 cloves garlic, peeled1 rib celery28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, drained1 Tablespoon kosher...

Ken Levine’s Traditional Matzah Brei

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:6 eggs1/2 cup whole milkSalt and pepper, to tastePinch of cinnamon1 box matzahs, regular or whole wheat2 tablespoons butter, for fryingFruit jam, preserves, or maple syrup, for servingDirections:In...

Kathleen Sitzer’s Matzah Brei

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 large onion, peeled and dicedCanola oil, for frying6 eggs1/2 cup milkSalt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste2 cups matzah farfelChopped tomatoes, green peppers, zucchini, basil, parsley,...

Rotkohl – sweet and sour warm red cabbage dish with apples and raisins

Tom FranzPublished January 1, 2016

Classic side dish for meat recipes. I love the sweet and sour flavors of the red cabbage.Recipe for 6-8 people.Ingredients:2 pounds red cabbage2 onions1 cup white wine¼ cup brown sugar4 tablespoons oil2...

Cran-Apple Raspberry Chutney

Published January 1, 2016

(Recipe adapted from The Whole Foods Market Cookbook)Ingredients:1 pound fresh cranberries, finely chopped2 Pippin or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup...

Cranberry Coconut Crisp

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 pound fresh cranberries1 teaspoon water2 tablespoons honey1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup light brown sugar1/2...

Load More Stories