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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Jewish Food

Cottage Cheese Latkes

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:2 large eggs2/3 cup milk (may substitute buttermilk)2/3 cup cottage cheese1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice1 tablespoon melted butter1 cup all-purpose flour1/2...

Samosa Latkes

Published January 1, 2016

Prep: 15 minutes. Total: 40 minutes.Russet potatoes are the best for baking.Ingredients:3 baking potatoes, peeled and shredded1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1/4 cup matzah meal2...

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Published January 1, 2016

(Pairs well with everything.)Ingredients¼ c. balsamic vinegar ½ tsp. Dijon mustard¼ tsp. Herbs de Provence or dried thyme, or 1 tsp. finely minced fresh thyme leaves½ c. vegetable oil2 tbsp. olive...

Parsley-Mint Dressing

Published January 1, 2016

(Pairs well with everything.)Makes 1¼ cupsIngredients2 bunches flat-leaf parsley1 cup mint leaves1 clove garlic¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)½ cup extra-virgin olive oilKosher...

Paris Mushroom Soup

Published January 1, 2016

from "From My French Table To Yours"Serves 6Ingredients:Soup:2 Tbs. unsalted butter1 1/2 large onions, coarsely chopped3 large garlic cloves, split, germ removed & coarsely choppedsalt & freshly...

Ricotta Cheese Latkes

Ricotta Cheese Latkes

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:10 ounces, (2 generous cups) ricotta cheese (I used the whole milk version)2 eggs2 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice1 1/2  teaspoons grated orange zest1/2...

Lemony Cumin Vinaigrette Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

(Pairs best with vegetables, beans, chicken and fish.)Ingredients:1½ tsp. cumin seeds1 tsp. finely minced shallot (optional)3 tbsp. red wine vinegar1 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juiceZest of ½ lemon½...

Alice Prince’s Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:Dough:1 - 5 or 6 oz can evaporated milk3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoons salt4 large egg yolks1/2 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature4 1/2 cups sifted flour (Sift flour before measuring and...

Chocolate Babka

Published January 1, 2016

( Slightly adapted from Martha Stewart Living , May 2000)*When shaping the babka, twist dough evenly throughout the length of the roll a full 5 to 6 turns. The babka can be prepared up to step 8 and frozen...

Yeasted Plum Kuchen

Yeasted Plum Kuchen

Published January 1, 2016

IngredientsStreusel:½ cup brown sugar2 tbsp. flour1 tsp. cinnamon2 tbsp. butter, coldPinch of saltDough and kuchen:2¼ tsp., or 1 package, active dry yeast, or 2 tsp. instant yeast¼ c. warm water, approximately...

Short-Crust Plum Kuchen

Published January 1, 2016

IngredientsDough:½ tsp. salt1/3 c. ice water, plus an additional sprinkle or two if needed1½ c. plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour½ c. (1 stick) plus 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and refrigeratedFilling:10...

Fritadas de Calabaza: Zucchini Fritada

Published January 1, 2016

(Recipe adapted from Sephardic blog, manosbendichas.wordpress.com)  Ingredients 2 lbs. medium zucchini 6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for oiling bowl 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley,...

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