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Jewish Food

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...

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: ...

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