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Jewish Food

Hear me out: Hummus pizza is actually delicious

Hear me out: Hummus pizza is actually delicious

MADDY ALBERT, JTAPublished October 17, 2021

This article originally appeared in The Nosher. When we think of pizza, most of us think of a combination of marinara sauce, melty cheese and crispy crust. But not all pies need to include these ingredients....

Dorie Greenspan’s Cheese-Swirl Babka Buns

Dorie Greenspan’s Cheese-Swirl Babka Buns

Published October 16, 2021

This article originally appeared at forward.com. Reposted with permission. Dorie Greenspan, is the five-time James Beard Award-winning author of the delightful new cookbook, “Baking With Dorie.” “Baking...

Jurgen Krauss, who bakes challah for his family's synagogue, shows off his Passover-inspired pavlova in "The Great British Baking Show" tent. (Screenshot from Netflix)

Jürgen brings Passover to the ‘Great British Baking Show’ with charoset-and-matzah-topped pavlova

Philissa CramerPublished October 15, 2021

This story contains spoilers about Episode 4 in Season 9 of Netflix’s “The Great British Baking Show.” (JTA) — Jürgen Krauss, the “basically a Jewish dad” on the latest season of “The...

Chef A.J. Moll's recipe for Buffalo Tofu Salad

Chef A.J. Moll’s recipe for Buffalo Tofu Salad

Published October 14, 2021

This incredible salad has the buffalo flavor that kids love, in a meatless option with crispy tofu. Chef A.J. Moll from Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School in St. Louis created this delicious recipe. Ingredients Tofu,...

Kosher Recipe Alert: Oven fried chicken with Tabasco garlic marinade

Kosher Recipe Alert: Oven fried chicken with Tabasco garlic marinade

HOWARD WASSERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished October 12, 2021

The Hebrew word “kosher” means fit or proper as it relates to Jewish dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. And...

From Bubbe's recipe box: Apple & Almond Kugel

From Bubbe’s recipe box: Apple & Almond Kugel

DAVID AMAR, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished October 11, 2021

This recipe originally appeared in on Jewish Food Society and is republished with permission. The Recipe Serves 10 to 12 Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients 3 large eggs ⅔ cup white granulated...

Local Eat of the Week: Mai Lee’s Traditional Vietnamese Pho

Local Eat of the Week: Mai Lee’s Traditional Vietnamese Pho

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement AssociatePublished October 11, 2021

St. Louis is home to some fantastic spots that offer amazing entertainment and dining experiences. As an STL native whose two loves are Cardinal baseball and food, I’m experiencing a new one each week...

Lost Tables : Remembering Cafe Zoe

Lost Tables : Remembering Cafe Zoe

Published October 10, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to...

Judaism often thrives on new technologies. That doesn’t mean Impossible Pork should be kosher.

David Zvi KalmanPublished October 6, 2021

(JTA) — The Orthodox Union won’t certify Impossible Pork as kosher, representing a break from the way that decisions about certifying kosher food are normally made. But as someone who studies Judaism’s...

Meshek Kedumim, an egg farm in Israel, printed a message to participants in the Daf Yomi Talmud study program in honor of the conclusion of Tractate Beitzah, which means "egg." (Facebook)

Israeli chicken farm prints special message on eggs in honor of a Daf Yomi milestone

Shira HanauPublished October 6, 2021

(JTA) — As participants in the Daf Yomi, a program in which participants study one page of Talmud each day, near the end of the current tractate, an Israeli chicken farm decided to join in the celebration. In...

Celebrate J Associates' new member month by learning the art of Charcuterie

Celebrate J Associates’ new member month by learning the art of Charcuterie

Published October 5, 2021

For its annual membership event, J Associates is presenting “Edible Art 101... Charcuterie, Gadgets, Tips & Tricks.” This virtual event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 10:30 to 11:30...

The unlikely sausage that saved hundreds of Jewish lives

The unlikely sausage that saved hundreds of Jewish lives

ZACHARY SOLOMON, JTAPublished October 4, 2021

The Alheira is a beautiful thing. A type of Portuguese sausage known for garlic and breadcrumbs, the meat link is so beloved in Portugal that it was voted one of the nation’s seven gastronomic wonders...

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