ADEENA SUSSMAN, Special For The Jewish Light
• Published June 7, 2022
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 cinnamon stick 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup unsweetened sour or tart cherry juice 1 cup water 2 (1/2-inch) strips lemon zest 24 ounces or 2 jars pitted sour cherries in liquid
Directions
Strain...
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This is a light and not-too-sweet cake that’s made in a standard loaf pan. It’s perfect alongside a cup of coffee or tea.
INGREDIENTS:
Bread:
1 c. superfine sugar (225 g.) (C&H Baker’s Sugar- available at major supermarkets)
1 1/4 c....
Vinaigrette:
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice,
plus more to taste
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 small shallot, peeled and finely minced
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil, plus more...
Recipe contributed by Jennifer Hazen.
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