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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Sun-Dried Tomato Schmear

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:8 oz. cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons plain yogurt1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, finely chopped12 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped very fine1...

Sinfully Rich Chocolate Schmear

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:4 tablespoons quality chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons powdered (confectioner's) sugarChopped, toasted peanuts, pecans, or almonds (optional)Fresh banana slicesDirections:Melt...

Roman Soup with Passover Dumplings

Published January 1, 2016

(developed by the couple’s friend Susan K. Finston, author of “Dining in the Garden of Eden”)This is a tasty spring alternative to the traditional matzah ball soup.Ingredients3 – 4 Tbs of extra-virgin...

Coconut-Curry Cauliflower Mash

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients2 large heads cauliflower, leaves removed, cored and cut into florets (use stems) 2 oz. roasted unsalted cashews1 12-13 oz. can coconut milk, plus more as needed to thin½ tsp. curry powder,...

Joan Nathan’s Quiche a l’Oignon

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:Crust2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes5 tablespoons vegetable shorteningPinch of saltDried beans for weighting...

Roasted Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Oil

Published January 1, 2016

IngredientsAsparagus:3 pounds asparagus, woody ends of stems removed4 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. coarse kosher saltCherry Tomatoes:3 pints cherry tomatoes, rinsed and drained on paper towels6 tbsp. olive...

Moroccan Style Couscous (Pareve or Dairy)

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1/2 cup slivered almonds1 (2-inch) finger-shaped piece of ginger root1 1/2 teaspoons margarine (preferably non-hydrogenated) or butter to saute, plus 1 tablespoon cut into quarters1/8 teaspoon...

Cherry-Walnut Biscotti

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:3/4 cup dried, tart cherries, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt3 large eggs1...

Zucchini Bread

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:2 eggs1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for oiling pan1 1/2 cups grated zucchini1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon ground...

Chicken Liver-Stuffed Matzah Balls

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients1-1/3 cups matzo meal2 large eggs¼ cup chopped fresh parsley3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat or vegetable oilSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste1 cup water1 medium onion, chopped¼ pound...

Sephardic Sting Beans in Tomato Sauce (Pareve)

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium-sized onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound string beans, rinsed in cold water, tips and ends snippedKosher salt to taste1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauceDirections:1....

Lithuanian Beef-Stuffed Matzah Balls

Published January 1, 2016

IngredientsFilling:¼ pound ground beef1 tbsp. vegetable oil2 large egg yolks2 tbsp. schmaltz, melted and cooled2 tbsp. matzo meal, approximatelyPinch of salt¼ tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmegMatzah...

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