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Jewish Food

Margi Lenga Kahn’s Summer Vegetable Tart.  Photo: Michael Kahn

Recipe: Margi Lenga Kahn’s Summer Vegetable Tart

Margi Lenga KahnPublished August 9, 2017

Feel free to substitute any other vegetables for those listed. Ingredients:2½c. unbleached all-purpose flour (360 g)2sticks (½ pound) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and kept cold2tsp. fine sea salt¾c....

Nathan Litz and his girlfriend, Caitlin Stayduhar, work together to run the business behind Sriracha Granada. Photo: Bill Motchan

Clayton native re-engineers Sriracha sauce

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished July 6, 2017

Passion fuels success and, in the case of Nathan Litz, that success is Sriracha Granada, a spicy-sweet green hot sauce he created in his home kitchen. This delicious condiment is now distributed nationwide....

JProStl board members

JProStl board members

Published June 22, 2017

JProStl board members are shown at Crown Center during the “Recipes for Success” event in May. From left are Rabbi Levi Landa (past president of JProStl) of Chabad, Julie Gibbs (current JProStl president)...

Spinach and Mushroom Filo Pie

Spinach and Mushroom Filo Pie

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished May 25, 2017

INGREDIENTS2tbsp. olive oil, plus approximately 1/2 c. for oiling pie plate and brushing filo dough8 ounces mushrooms, mixed or of one type, trimmed, rinsed, patted dry and  cut into half-inch pieces2...

Zucchini Lattice Galette with Roasted Garlic Cloves

Zucchini Lattice Galette with Roasted Garlic Cloves

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished May 25, 2017

INGEDIENTS: PASTRY CRUST:1-1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour3/4 tsp. coarse kosher salt6 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into half-inch pieces and refrigerated1/3 c. iced water, plus 1 tbsp. INGEDIENTS:...

Zucchini and Sweet Potato Quiche in Whole Wheat PastryPhotos:  Michael Kahn

Zucchini and Sweet Potato Quiche in Whole Wheat Pastry

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished May 25, 2017

Ingredients-Pastry:1 ¾ cups whole-wheat flour (I used sprouted whole wheat flour)1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling dough1 tsp. salt1/4 cup olive oil1/3 to 1/2 cup iced water Ingredients...

Zucchini and Sweet Potato Quiche in Whole Wheat Pastry. Photo:  Michael Kahn

Dairy meal options for Shavuot are plentiful

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 25, 2017

Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah and is one of three harvest festivals on the Jewish calendar along with Sukkot and Passover. The menus for this holiday feature foods made from the harvests...

Israeli couscous mac and cheese. Photo: Shannon Sarna

This Shavuot, try Israeli couscous mac and cheese

By Shannon Sarna, The Nosher via JTAPublished May 18, 2017

Mac and cheese is one of those comfort food dishes that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.So when my co-workers suggested I try a mac and cheese made with Israeli couscous instead of traditionally...

5 Jewish rappers you should know (who aren’t Drake)

Gabe FriedmanPublished May 5, 2017

Mac Miller performing at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., April 14, 2017. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)(JTA) — One of the most famous rappers in the world...

Photo: Shannon Sarna

Passover breakfast idea: Quiche with veggie crust

By Shannon Sarna, The Nosher via JTAPublished April 6, 2017

Breakfast can be hard during Passover — no oatmeal, no toast and certainly no pancakes. (No, the boxed kind do not count.) I like making eggs or matzah brei or even shakshuka. But I am always looking...

Quiche with Veggie Crust

Published April 6, 2017

Ingredients:For the crust1 large sweet potato1 russet (Idaho) potato1 medium zucchini2 large eggs1/2 cup matzah meal1/2 teaspoon salt For the filling6 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups heavy cream...

Sauces

Published March 30, 2017

(To be used for spooning over roasted vegetables, fish, chicken or meat.) Combine all ingredients for each sauce together in a food processor or blender and process to saucy consistency.Charmoula Sauce1/2...

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