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Jewish Food

Fasolakia. Photo: Michael Kahn

Fasolakia

Margi Lenga KahnPublished September 19, 2019

Ingredients:½ cup olive oil1 lb. yellow onions, peeled and sliced2 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped6 whole peppercorns1 bunch parsley, coarsely chopped and divided 2 lbs. tomatoes, chopped (about 4 ...

Prasa (Leek Stew). Photo: Michael Kahn

Prasa (Leek Stew)

Margi Lenga KahnPublished September 19, 2019

Ingredients:3-4 large leeks, root ends  and dark green portions discarded 2 large onions, peeled and  thinly sliced2 tbsp. olive oil2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped½ c. extra virgin olive...

Whole Wheat Raisin Challah. Photo: Michael Kahn

Whole Wheat Raisin Challah

Margi Lenga KahnPublished September 19, 2019

Ingredients:Heaping ½ c. raisins, black or gold, soaked in ½ c. hot water for 30 minutes and drained (reserve water, if using).1 c. milk, almond milk or water (You can use the soaking water after draining...

Photo: Dikla Frances

Meringue-topped apple pie bars: An innovative Rosh Hashanah dessert

Dikla FrancesPublished September 18, 2019

This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher.Looking for an innovative way to incorporate apples into your Rosh Hashanah menu? Look no further than these meringue-topped apple pie bars. With layers of...

Kosher observers can enjoy this moussaka version. Photo: Linda Pugliese

Fresh take on a Greek classic

BY LEAH KOENIG, THE NOSHER VIA JTAPublished August 1, 2019

Greek Jews are no strangers to moussaka, the rich casserole traditionally made from eggplant and lamb and thickly layered with bechamel. But because kosher laws prohibit the consumption of milk and meat...

How to make the best falafel at home

BY SHANNON SARNA, THE NOSHER VIA JTAPublished July 11, 2019

If you’ve never made falafel from scratch, I’m here to say: It’s possible, and it’s delicious. I was definitely intimidated by the task until I finally jumped right in. But I couldn’t have done...

PHOTO: RACHEL RINGLER

These sweet cheese buns are perfect for Shavuot

Rachel RinglerPublished May 29, 2019

This story originally appeared on The Nosher.You’ve probably heard of cheesecake or blintzes as traditional foods to enjoy for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, but get ready to fall in love with a cheese-filled...

The best bagels in unexpected places around the United States

Rachel MyersonPublished May 1, 2019

This article originally appeared on The Nosher.New Yorkers love to bagel-brag. We’ve all heard them yammer on about how the city’s soft tap water is integral to achieving a perfect texture — chewy...

A tray full of Passover cookies includes from left: lemon-glazed almond cookies, chocolate-pecan tea cookies, maple coconut macaroons and chocolate and almond crisps. Photo: Michael Kahn

Pesach desserts awaken sweet memories of mom

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 18, 2019

I lost my dear mother a few weeks ago. A child survivor of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Ann Lenga did not let the horror of those years define her life. She was resilient, courageous, adventurous and...

A tray full of Passover cookies includes from left: lemon-glazed almond cookies, chocolate-pecan tea cookies, maple coconut macaroons and chocolate and almond crisps. Photo: Michael Kahn

Maple Coconut Macaroons

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 18, 2019

While my mother used maple flavored syrup in these macaroons, I would recommend using the real thing.Ingredients:2 c. tightly packed shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened, or a combination)1 tsp....

A tray full of Passover cookies includes from left: lemon-glazed almond cookies, chocolate-pecan tea cookies, maple coconut macaroons and chocolate and almond crisps. Photo: Michael Kahn

Lemon-Glazed Almond Cookies

Published April 18, 2019

While my mother used maple flavored syrup in these macaroons, I would recommend using the real thing.Ingredients:Cookies2 ½ c. almond flour or finely ground almonds1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut1...

A tray full of Passover cookies includes from left: lemon-glazed almond cookies, chocolate-pecan tea cookies, maple coconut macaroons and chocolate and almond crisps. Photo: Michael Kahn

Recipe: Chocolate-Pecan Tea Cookies

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 18, 2019

Ingredients:2 c. pecans½ c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature2 c. sifted confectioner’s sugar4 oz. semisweet chocolate, grated (about 1 1/3 c.)¼ tsp. almond extract¼ tsp. vanilla...

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