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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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Tangy Tzimmes (Pareve)

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 (4-inch) finger-shaped piece of ginger root4 medium sized sweet potatoes6 medium sized carrots1 (9-ounce can), about 1 cup, pitted prunes2/3 cup dried apricots1/4 cup apricot jam1/4 cup brown...

Trail Mix Bars

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups Grape Nuts cereal1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds1/2 cup unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup raw pepitas (dried pumpkin seeds)7...

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...

Caramelized Apple Sauce

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:3 tablespoons unsalted butter6 Pippin or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons apple cider or fruit-flavored...

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...

Irish Coffee

Published January 1, 2016

(Dairy)Ingredients:8 cups of coffee, freshly brewed1/2 pint heavy whipping cream1 cup (8 ounces) Irish cream liqueur, such as Bailey's1 cup (8 ounces) Irish whiskeyDirections:1. While coffee is brewing,...

Oatmeal Raisin Scones with Clabber (Buttermilk)

Published January 1, 2016

(Dairy)Ingredients:1/3 cup raisins1/2 cup clabber (buttermilk) or 1/2 cup milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice7 tablespoons unsalted butter1 1/2 cups flour, plus 4 tablespoons1/2 cup quick 1-minute...

Latkes the Old-Fashioned Way

Published January 1, 2016

(Meat or Pareve)Recipe developed by Linda MorelYield: About 16 latkesEquipment:A box graterIngredients:1 small onion6 large baking potatoes1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons flour, more if neededKosher salt to...

Crunchy Fried Potatoes

Published January 1, 2016

(Pareve) Ingredients:4 large potatoesSeveral paper towels3 or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more, if neededKosher salt to tasteDirections:1. Peel potatoes and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper...

Roasted Tomato Wedges

Published January 1, 2016

(Pareve)Ingredients:No-stick vegetable spray4 medium-sized tomatoesVegetable oil for drizzlingKosher salt to tasteBlack pepper, preferably freshly groundDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350. Coat a shallow...

Potoato Latkes

Published January 1, 2016

Makes 6 dozen bite-size latkesIngredients:4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onion, quartered4 medium Idaho baking potatoes1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, lightly...

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...

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