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Sizzling latkes taste sensational -- but oh that post-frying odor. Photo: Shannon Sarna

Five easy ways to get the smell of fried latkes out of your house

By Shannon Sarna, The Nosher via JTAPublished December 17, 2020

This article originally appeared in The Nosher.Everyone loves eating latkes. Some people don’t even mind frying the latkes. Almost everyone loathes that post-frying, oil-laden smell that permeates the...

⁨Zeesih Kaese Latkes⁩ Photo by Michael Kahn

Zeesih Kaese Latkes

Published December 8, 2020

Zeesih Kaese Latkes  Ingredients2 c. whole milk ricotta cheese  4 large eggs 3/4 c. all-purpose flour  2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled2 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. ground...

Blueberry ricotta muffins Photo by Michael Kahn

Blueberry Ricotta Muffins

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished December 8, 2020

Blueberry Ricotta Muffins Ingredients3/4 c. whole milk ricotta cheese, preferably at room temperature 2 large eggs, preferably at room temperature 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted...

Margi Lenga Kahn

Say cheese! A new spin on Hanukkah stories, recipes

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 8, 2020

Another Hanukkah column, I thought with a sigh. Judas Maccabeus, big battle, miracle oil that burned for eight days, yadda, yadda, yadda. And for the food column: latkes, latkes, latkes. Sigh.But then...

Jelly donuts

5 Hanukkah food hacks to make your holiday dinner easy and delicious

By Lauren ManakerPublished December 2, 2020

This article originally appeared in Kveller.As the Festival of Lights approaches, you might frying latkes and making applesauce in your dreams. The food is delicious and everyone is content and full, and...

JJ Adler is the author of the “Inspired by Food” cookbook.

Recipes from JJ Adler’s cookbook, “Inspired by Food”

Published November 5, 2020

If you’re interested in a copy of JJ Adler’s “Inspired by Food” cookbook, which costs $20, you can email him at [email protected]. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the book will go to...

5 Hanukkah food hacks to make your holiday dinner easy and delicious

Lauren ManakerPublished November 3, 2020

This article originally appeared in Kveller. As the Festival of Lights approaches, you might frying latkes and making applesauce in your dreams. The food is delicious and everyone is content and...

Menu ideas for breaking the Yom Kippur fast

Menu ideas for breaking the Yom Kippur fast

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 24, 2020

Yom Kippur is our opportunity for t’shuvah, for repentance. I have always thought of this special holiday as a spiritual journey, a time to recognize our shortcomings, to find the good in each of...

Spiced Honey Biscotti 

Spiced Honey Biscotti

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 24, 2020

INGREDIENTSBiscotti:3 c. plus 2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour½ c. packed dark brown sugar½ tsp. ground cinnamon½ tsp.  ground ginger½ tsp. ground cloves¼ tsp. allspice¼ tsp. ground nutmeg1...

Orzo and Fennel Gratin

Orzo and Fennel Gratin

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 24, 2020

Ingredients1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs, stalks and core removed, fronds reserved, and fennel bulb coarsely chopped1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped1 pint grape tomatoes, halved2 cloves garlic,...

Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets, Red Onions, Walnuts and Goat Cheese

Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets, Red Onions, Walnuts and Goat Cheese

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 24, 2020

INGREDIENTSBeets:4 large beets, red, gold or a combination, stems removed and beets well rinsed2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1½ tsp. dried oreganoSalt and pepper, for sprinkling beetsPickled red onions:¼...

Cold Potato Leek Soup (Vichyssoise)

Cold Potato Leek Soup (Vichyssoise)

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished September 24, 2020

This soup is lovely simply garnished with snipped chives. However, I made a delicious herb puree – parsley, chives, garlic and olive oil – in a blender to swirl through the soup just before serving.INGREDIENTS4...

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