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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Jewish Food

Easy Brownies

Published January 1, 2016

Makes 7 dozen 1-inch squaresThese fudgy bite-size brownies can be cut into any size.Ingredients:16 tablespoons unsalted margarine, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pan1 cup unbleached...

Mango Cardamom Shortcakes with Ginger Whipped Cream

Mango Cardamom Shortcakes with Ginger Whipped Cream

Published January 1, 2016

Prep: 10 minutes. Total: 55 minutes.Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll out and helps the glutens relax so the dough is not tough. Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper makes clean-up a...

Royal Meringue Crowns

Published January 1, 2016

Beat 10 egg whites on high speed in a clean, dry bowl of an electric mixer until foamy. With mixer going, gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form when beaters are...

Chicken Schmaltz

Published January 1, 2016

(Meat)Recipe developed by Linda MorelIngredients:5- to 6-pound chicken (For a larger yield, ask your butcher for additional chicken skin and fat, which he is likely to have on hand, as many people now...

Latkes (The Old-Fashioned way)

Published January 1, 2016

LATKES THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY(Meat or Pareve)Recipe developed by Linda MorelYield: About 16 latkesEquipment:A box graterIngredients:1 small onion6 large baking potatoes1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons flour,...

Fried Onion on Rye Bread

Published January 1, 2016

(Meat)Recipe from "97 Orchard Street: An Edible History Of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement," by Jane ZiegelmanYield: 2 servingsIngredients:1 yellow onion4 tablespoons goose or chicken...

Cardamom Scented Hamantaschen with Pear & Goat Cheese Filling

Published January 1, 2016

For a pareve version, simply replace the butter with canola oil and omit the goat cheese. Prep Time: 40 minutes; Servings: 2 dozenIngredients:For the Pastry:2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 stick butter, or 1/4...

Fried Chicken Livers

Published January 1, 2016

(Meat)Recipe adapted from "97 Orchard Street"Yield: 4 servings as an hors d'oeuvresIngredients:1 pound chicken livers1 cup seasoned bread crumbs4 tablespoons schmaltz or vegetable oil (more if needed)Directions:Rinse...

Margi’s Tu B’Shevat Granola Morsels

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished January 1, 2016

Ingredients:½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter¼ cup coconut oil (or an additional 1/2 stick butter¼ cup olive oil2 cups light brown sugar, packed1 ½ cups natural style salted peanut butter (at room temperature)¾...

Margi’s Tu B’Shevat Fruitcake

Margi’s Tu B’Shevat Fruitcake

Recipe By Margi Lenga KahnPublished January 1, 2016

Expect to have a slight depression down the center of this cake. It is characteristic of fruit-laden cakes and does not impact flavor or appearance.  If preferred, the cakes can be sprinkled with powdered...

Stuffed Hamantaschen Challah

Published January 1, 2016

Based on the challah recipe from “Joy of Kosher: Fast, Fresh Family Recipes.”Ingredients for challah dough:2 ounces active dry yeast + 3 tablespoons sugar6 cups warm water, divided4 tablespoons kosher...

Sweet Potato-Pear Soup Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

Fresh pears and sweet potatoes are puréed together and finished off with touches of cinnamon and white wine. This unusual combination is slightly sweet, slightly tart, and deeply soothing. My original...

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