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Jewish Food

Spinach Pudding

Published February 15, 2017

(Recipe excerpted as it appears in “The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook,” by Fania Lewando.)Wash and cook 1 pound spinach, place in a colander and squeeze out the water. Puree in a food mill or food processor. Add...

Roasted Vegetable Borscht

Published February 15, 2017

IngredientsSoup:3 medium to large red beets, peeled and coarsely chopped (consider wearing plastic gloves)3 medium carrots, trimmed and cut into eighths6 large Roma tomatoes, stem ends discarded and tomatoes...

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Blistered Tomatoes

Published February 15, 2017

(Gluten Free and Vegan. Recipe by Kayla Kahn from her blog, The Minimalist Pantry. To see the recipe prepared, step-by-step, with accompanying photographs, visit Kayla’s blog post: http://bit.ly/minimalist-pesto) Ingredients1...

Spinach and Mushroom Filo Pie

Spinach and Mushroom Filo Pie

Published January 1, 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...

Persian Lentil Stew

Published January 1, 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...

Zucchini Lattice Galette with Roasted Garlic Cloves

Zucchini Lattice Galette with Roasted Garlic Cloves

Published January 1, 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

Published January 1, 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...

Egg-Nog Sufganiyot

When holidays collide: Sufganiyot with a touch of egg nog

By Shannon Sarna, The Nosher via JTAPublished December 21, 2016

It’s sufganiyot season, and there are few things that make me as enthralled as legitimate, cultural/religious reason to eat copious amounts of freshly fried donuts.Sufganiyot, or donuts, are traditionally...

Egg-Nog Sufganiyot

Published December 21, 2016

IngredientsFor the dough:2 tablespoons dry yeast1/2 cup lukewarm water1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 eggs1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons...

Want to throw the ultimate Chrismukkah party? Here’s how

Gabe FriedmanPublished December 21, 2016

(JTA) — Back in 2003, a lovable half-Jewish character named Seth Cohen introduced the term “Chrismukkah” — an irresistible, if somewhat controversial mash-up of Hanukkah and Christmas — to the...

Hanukkah Cookbooks

New cookbooks for a tasty Hanukkah

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 14, 2016

I know. You’re probably thinking you have too many cookbooks already. Enough is enough. That may be true for you, but nearly everyone I know, including me, would welcome a stunning new cookbook with...

Sweet Potato and Zucchini Latkes

Sweet Potato and Zucchini Latkes

Published December 14, 2016

Sweet Potato and Zucchini LatkesPrep time: 10 minutes; cooking time: 5-10 minutes; makes 6-8 latkes.Ingredients1 large zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup)1 sweet potato, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)2...

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