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Jewish Food

Fennel, Orange and Carrot Salad

(Adapted from recipe in “Fress,” by Emma Spitzer)Published March 30, 2017

Ingredients1 fennel bulb, cut in half lengthwise and very thinly sliced1 tsp. coriander seeds2 carrots, peeled and shaved into strips with a vegetable peeler1 navel orange, peeled, halved horizontally...

Deconstructed Lime and Cashew Cream Tart

Published March 30, 2017

IngredientsTopping (Crust)1 c. pitted dates1/3 c. toasted walnuts, cooled1/3 c. toasted almonds, cooled1 tsp. vanilla extractFilling2 c. raw cashews, soaked overnight in cold waterGrated zest of 1 small...

Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Published March 30, 2017

Ingredients1 small to medium size head of cauliflower, should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil (crush it even more between your fingers)1/2 teaspoon dried...

Aromatic Citrus Roast Chicken

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished March 30, 2017

(Recipe may be doubled. Use two baking pans or dishes.)IngredientsSpice Mixture1 tbsp. coriander seeds1 1/2 tbsp. cumin seeds1 tsp. black peppercornsMarinade1 c. lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and...

Deconstructed Lime and Cashew Cream Tart

More than matzah: Free your Passover creativity

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished March 30, 2017

Growing up, I remember my anticipation as Passover neared. There was an air of excitement in our house as we carried boxes of everyday dishes to the basement and brought up the boxes of dishes we designated...

A Purim Feast

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished March 8, 2017

The festival of Purim, the most joyous of all Jewish holidays, celebrates the victory of the Jews of Persia over their enemies. Esther, queen to King Ahasuerus, learned from her Uncle Mordecai that Haman,...

Persian Lentil Stew

Published March 8, 2017

Ingredients2 1/2 c. green or brown lentils, rinsed and picked over for small stones7-8 c. vegetable stock2 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced6 tbsp. olive...

Sweet Rice with Carrots and Nuts (Shirin Polo)

Published March 8, 2017

(Recipe adapted from The New Persian Kitchen, by Louisa Shafia)Ingredients2 c. white basmati rice, soaked in cold water for 1 hour3 c. waterCoarse kosher salt, to taste5 tbsp. unrefined coconut oil, divided,...

Almond Rose Cake

Published March 8, 2017

(Recipe adapted from Soframiz, by Anna Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick)Ingredients1 c. all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. coarse kosher salt6 eggs, at room temperature2 tsp. rose water8 oz....

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Omelet with Cucumber Salad)

Published March 8, 2017

IngredientsFor omelet:1 c. fresh baby spinach leaves6 large eggs2 tbsp. all-purpose flour1/2 c. chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves1/4 c. chopped fresh dill1 1/4 tsp. coarse kosher saltFreshly ground black...

Roasted Vegetable Borscht. Photo: Michael Kahn

Vegging out: Inspired recipes that skip the meat

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished February 15, 2017

I recently presented a unique cooking demonstration to a gathering at Crown Center in University City. What made it unique was a remarkably contemporary vegetarian cookbook dating back before World War...

Vitamin Salad With Raw Cabbage

Published February 15, 2017

(Recipe excerpted as it appears in “The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook,” by Fania Lewando.)Thinly slice 2 pounds raw cabbage, salt it and allow to rest 1 hour in a bowl, weighted with a smaller bowl. Squeeze...

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