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Jewish Food

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Cranapple Walnut Cake Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

Back by popular demand from the original “Moosewood Cookbook,” this recipe now appears, adapted slightly, in “The Heart of the Plate.” You will likely want to serve this a la mode with some excellent...

Barley and Pomegranate Salad

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished January 1, 2016

(Recipe adapted from “Plenty,” by Yotam Ottolenghi)Ingredients:1 cup pearl barley6 celery stalks, leaves removed and reserved, stalks diced¼ cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons sherry vinegar...

Healthy Root Vegetable Latke Recipe

Debbie’s Healthy Root Vegetable Latke Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:2 cups grated peeled sweet potato2 cups grated peeled baking potato1 cup grated peeled parsnip3 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2/3 cup)1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided2...

Meneinas (Ma’amoul)

Meneinas (Ma’amoul)

From Crunchy, by Alice Medrich. The recipe originated in Alexandria, Egypt.)Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:Dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour (You could substitute a scant 1 cup of semolina flour for 1 cup of all-purpose flour)2 tsp. baking powder½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature2...

Knaidlach Chocolate Sauce

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon oil1/14 cup matzah meal3 large eggs1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup chopped roasted nutsDirections:Bring the milk to a boil in a...

Crazy Knaidlach (Matzah Balls)

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 1/2 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon oil1/14 cup matzo meal2 large egg3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powderDirections:Tunisian InspiredChop 1 large white onion into small cubes and fry...

Beet Soup

Beet Soup

By Helen NashPublished January 1, 2016

With their magnificent color, delicious flavor and vitamin richness, beets are one of my favorite vegetables. In the summer I serve this soup at room temperature; in the winter I like it hot.Ingredients:1...

Lora Brody’s Bête Noir Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

This recipe is inspired by the taste buds and by the baking artistry of the couple’s mothers, Linda Greenberg and Tina Strauss-Hoder.Ingredients1 1/3 cups superfine sugar1/2 cup water8 ounces unsweetened...

Citrusy Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 medium orange, unpeeled, rinsed, patted dry1 garlic clove, peeled and finely minced2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped2  thin green beans, stems removed, rinsed, patted dry4 tbsp. olive oil,...

Cookie Love’s Dream Bars Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

Cookie Love’s Dream BarsIngredients4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (64 percent to 66 percent cacao), melted1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature½ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon water1...

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:4 medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled (about 2 pounds)3 tbsp. olive oil2 tsp. coarse kosher saltVinaigrette4 tbsp. maple syrup2 tbsp. red wine vinegar2 tbsp. lemon juice4 tbsp. orange juicePinch...

Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’ Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’Ingredients1 cup dried chickpeas2 teaspoons baking sodaJuice of 1 1/2 large lemons (about 1/3 cup), plus more to taste2 to 4 cloves garlic, grated1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt,...

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