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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Coffee Cake Challah Recipe

Published January 1, 2016

Yield: 2 large loavesCoffee cake is one of my weakness foods, and I love an indulgent slice after fasting on Yom Kippur. This year I decided to combine two of my favorite things to bake into one beautiful...

Judy’s Slow-Grilled Turkey Breast

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1 whole turkey breastMrs. Dash Seasoning, to tasteOlive oil for rubbing3 carrots, peeled, washed, and cut into 2-inch slices3 zucchinis, washed and cut into large chunks3 sweet red peppers,...

Elie Harir’s Rib-eye Steaks in Beer Marinade

Published January 1, 2016

Marinade Ingredients:1 bottle of beer (doesn't matter which kind)1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3 tablespoons sugar1 chopped onion2 cloves of garlic, crushed1/4 cup soy sauce1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperPinch...

Green Pea and Zucchini soup

Published January 1, 2016

GREEN PEA AND ZUCCHINI SOUPMakes 6 servingsThis nutritious soup is truly a dish for all seasons, as it can be served at any time of year. Because it is so easy to prepare and freezes well, I usually have...

Ziti with Herbs and Mozzzarella

Published January 1, 2016

Makes 6 appetizer servings or 4 main-course servingsIngredients:4 garlic cloves, unpeeled2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves1 cup tightly packed flat-leaf parsley1 cup loosely packed arugula leaves4...

Henry Malashock’s Barbecue Sauce:

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:2 cups of catsup2 cups water3/8 cup vinegar2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce3 dashes Liquid Smoke3 teaspoons celery seed1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (to taste)6 -8 dashes Tabasco Sauce...

Ben Poremba’s Baba Ganoush:

Published January 1, 2016

Ingredients:1-large elongated eggplant, blemish-free4 tbsp. olive oil, divided1/2 of a lemon2 tbsp. Salume Beddu's Sott' AcetoSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste4-6 slices peasant or country...

Seared Tuna with Two Sauces

Published January 1, 2016

Makes 6 servingsTuna is surely one of America’s favorite fish, and it lends itself to many types of preparation, from sashimi to “tuna-fish” sandwiches. This dish follows calls for the fish to be...

Ricotta Flan with Raspberrry Sauce

Published January 1, 2016

Makes 8 to 10 servingsYou can bake this light dessert a day in advance and refrigerate.Ingredients:Flan1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing the pan1 cup blanched almonds4 large eggs, at room temperature1/2...

Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate and Dried Cherries

Published January 1, 2016

Yield: 1 dozen cookiesI love chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. But when you combine tart, dried cherries with dark chocolate chips, you get a truly unique cookie that your guests will rave about. These cookies...

Paprika Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Published January 1, 2016

This recipe is so easy I don’t even think it should count as an actual recipe. If you are serving a crowd, just double the amount. You don’t have to cut the potatoes into slices—you could quarter...

Jeweled Veggie Orzo with Wheatberries

Published January 1, 2016

This easy side dish screams autumn, and is my way to feel like I am eating a nice bowl of pasta while also getting in a serving of whole grains and veggies. Add any combination of colorful fall vegetables...

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