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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Nut and Date Coins

Published January 1, 2016

(Recipe from “Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh” by Janna Gur)Makes about 100 bite-size snacksIngredients:1 cup whole walnuts1 cup whole pecans1 cup whole pistachio nuts1 cup whole almonds1/3...

Crumb-Topped Apple Pie

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1, 9-10 inch pie dough, purchased or homemade*3 pounds apples, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces2 tbsp. flour 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. cloves2 tsp. lemon zest1 tbsp. lemon juiceStreusel...

Mom’s Apple Cake

Published January 1, 2016

(Recipe from smittenkitchen.com)Ingredients:6 apples, (Mom uses McIntosh)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
5 tablespoons sugar2 3/4 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable...

Stir-Fried Spinach

By Helen NashPublished January 1, 2016

This is a delicious recipe that captures the very essence of spinach. Now that prewashed spinach is available in almost every supermarket, you can prepare this dish in minutes.Ingredients:20 ounces (570...

Chocolate Meringue Squares

By Helen NashPublished January 1, 2016

These meringue squares are like cookies, but they are light, chocolaty and surprisingly low in calories. I often serve them at Passover.Ingredients:1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted margarine for greasing the...

Potato Spinach Gnocchi

Published January 1, 2016

This delicious dish, also from Susan K. Finston (author of “”) is a creative pasta alternative for Pesach.Ingredients2 pounds potatoes1 1/2 cups potato starch1 egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons salt1...

Honey-Orange Roasted Figs

Published January 1, 2016

(Adapted from Bon Appétit, October 2005)Ingredients:3/4 cup fresh orange juice2 1/2 tablespoons honey1 pound fresh Black Mission figs, rinsed, patted dry, and quarteredDirections:Preheat oven to 375°F....

Lemon and Rosemary Chicken

Published January 1, 2016

(Adapted from Saveur Magazine, March, 2010)Ingredients:1 3½-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1⁄2 cup fresh rosemary leaves1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice10 cloves garlic,...

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar4 tsp. honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slices
4-lb. piece of watermelon, rind and seeds...

Winter Borscht

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients2 pounds lean stew meat (beef chuck) (omit for vegetarian borscht)*Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling on meat4 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided3 medium onions, peeled and coarsely...

My Daughter, Kayla’s, Brussels Sprout Hash

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil plus more for drizzling1 large yellow onion, diced4 garlic cloves, mined1-1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced1/2 cup vegetable...

Barley Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Chard and Pomegranate Dressing

Barley Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Chard and Pomegranate Dressing

Published January 1, 2016

IngredientsSalad:8 c.  cold water (if not making barley water, reduce water to 2 cups)1 c.  hulled barley (pearled barley may be substituted)2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch cubesCoarse...

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