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Jewish Food

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...

Marzipan and Sea Salt Mandel Bread

Published December 14, 2016

(Recipe from “Molly on the Range” by Molly Yeh)Ingredients7 to 8 ounces marzipan1 tablespoon powdered sugar3¼ cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder¾ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup sugar1 cup flavorless oil3...

Root Vegetable Latkes

Published December 14, 2016

(Recipe from “The Gefilte Manifesto” by Yoskowitz and Alpern)Ingredients4 russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled1 medium parsnip, peeled1 medium turnip, peeled1 small onion4 scallions, finely chopped3...

Hanukkah Gelt Wontons

Published December 14, 2016

Recipe makes 12Ingredients:24 round wonton wrappers12 large chocolate coins (1 ½”)2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons canola oil¼ cup cinnamon sugarDirections:1. Lay out 12 of the wonton wrappers on...

Here’s a Hanukkah menu with a healthy flair — and latkes

Megan WolfPublished December 9, 2016

Spinach, broccoli and scallion pancakes with poached eggs (Megan Wolf)(JTA) — Hanukkah is a celebration, a joyful holiday with delicious food and family memories. I remember lighting our menorah as a...

The Greenberg Turkey

The Greenberg Turkey

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished November 16, 2016

A Thanksgiving Day feast without a turkey is like a seder meal without matzah. While each family has its own traditional array of side dishes, almost all of us include that iconic bird on our menu, even...

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Almonds and Dried Cranberries

Published November 16, 2016

Ingredients3 lbs. Brussels sprouts, root end trimmed and sprouts quartered (save loose leaves)½ c. olive oil, plus more as needed2 tsp. coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste½ tsp. freshly ground black...

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