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Margi Lenga Kahn

Margi Lenga Kahn

Margi Lenga Kahn is the mother of five and grandmother of eight. A cooking instructor at the Kitchen Conservatory, she is working on a project to preserve the stories and recipes of heritage cooks. She welcomes your comments and suggestions at [email protected].

All content by Margi Lenga Kahn
Mehren und Mandlen Torte (Carrot and Almond Torte). Photo: Michael Kahn

From lamb to brisket: Discovering the diverse flavors of Passover

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
Published April 18, 2024
Peaches are back in season and so are these 5 amazing Jewish recipes to make with them

Peaches are back in season and so are these 5 amazing Jewish recipes to make with them

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special To The Jewish Light
Published July 7, 2023
Image by Michael Kahn

Understanding Adafina, the Shabbat stew of Spains Conversos

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 27, 2023
From left: Labne Matzah Shmear with Pistachio-Dill Topping, Pistachio Macaron Cake, and Beet Puree with Labneh, Zaatar and Pistachios. Photos: Michael Kahn

Pistachios can add pizazz to Passover 

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published March 23, 2023
Photo: Michael Kahn

Serve up ‘unusual’ fruits this Rosh Hashanah

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published September 12, 2022

Printable Recipe: Regal Fresh Fruit and Sorbet Dessert

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
Published September 9, 2022
Whats so Jewish about good old almonds? Plenty.

What’s so Jewish about good old almonds? Plenty.

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
Published April 16, 2022
Families meld their own traditions into seder

Families meld their own traditions into seder

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published April 13, 2022
Your Wednesday Jewish Soup Spectacular #8

Your Wednesday Jewish Soup Spectacular #8

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special For The Jewish Light
Published February 22, 2022
Barley-Carrot_Croquettes. Photo: Michael Kahn

Tu B’Shevat seder features a lucky seven food species

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published January 13, 2022
Hungarian Chocolate and Poppyseed Kokosh (Michael Kahn)

These Hanukkah treats are worth your time

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
Published November 21, 2021
Tunisian Lemonade. Photo: Margi

Why many St. Louis Jews take a global approach to breaking the fast

MARGI LENGA KAHN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 12, 2021
Tispishti (Walnut-Cake). Photo by Margi Lenga Kahn

A Sephardic Rosh Hashanah from Turkey

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special For The Jewish Light
Published September 1, 2021
Pan de Los Siete Cielos

A beautiful and symbolic bread for Shavuot

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 11, 2021
Fasolakia. Photo: Michael Kahn

Fasolakia

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published September 19, 2019
Prasa (Leek Stew). Photo: Michael Kahn

Prasa (Leek Stew)

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published September 19, 2019
Whole Wheat Raisin Challah. Photo: Michael Kahn

Whole Wheat Raisin Challah

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published September 19, 2019

Spiced Dipping Oil

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published May 16, 2018

Spiced Pita Chips

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published May 16, 2018
Pita Bread

How to Make Perfect Pita Bread at Home

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published May 16, 2018

Cuban Charoset Balls

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published March 21, 2018
Photo: Margi Lenga Kahn

Rich Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published March 21, 2018
Photo: Margi Kahn

Roasted Carrot Salad with Charmoula Sauce

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published March 21, 2018
Photo: Gilabrand/Wikimedia Commons

Muflettas for Mimouna

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published March 21, 2018
Margi Lenga Kahn’s Summer Vegetable Tart.  Photo: Michael Kahn

Recipe: Margi Lenga Kahn’s Summer Vegetable Tart

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published August 9, 2017

Ann Lenga’s Hollipshes (Stuffed Cabbage in Sweet and Sour Sauce)

MARGI LENGA KAHN
Published January 1, 2016
Bubbe Eva’s strudel recipe

Bubbe Eva’s strudel recipe

MARGI LENGA KAHN
Published January 1, 2016

Spinach Pesto Pitas

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published January 1, 2016

Farro risotto with roasted butternut squash and dried cranberries

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published November 19, 2014
Wheat field

A celebration of wheat for Shavuot

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 8, 2013
Bubbe Evas Strudel

Bubbe Eva’s strudel recipe

MARGI LENGA KAHN
Published March 14, 2012

Spinach Pesto Pitas

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published May 7, 2010

Seder ideas for Tu B’Shevat

Margi Lenga Kahn
Published January 29, 2010

‘Holocaust Survivor Cookbook’ has recipes, meaning

MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published February 6, 2008

Firestone cookbook is also delightful memoir

MARGI LENGA KAHN
Published November 13, 2007

Honey creations can sweeten new year

MARGI LENGA KAHN
Published September 11, 2007

Honey creations can sweeten new year

MARGI LENGA KAHN
Published September 11, 2007
Pesto and spring: a great combination

Coffee a traditional Passover staple? Maybe not but…

MARGI LENGA KAHN
Published March 27, 2007
Local rabbis react cautiously to moves

Local rabbis react cautiously to moves

SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 12, 2006
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