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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Deconstructed Lime and Cashew Cream Tart

Published March 30, 2017

IngredientsTopping (Crust)1 c. pitted dates1/3 c. toasted walnuts, cooled1/3 c. toasted almonds, cooled1 tsp. vanilla extractFilling2 c. raw cashews, soaked overnight in cold waterGrated zest of 1 small lime1/4-1/2 c. freshly squeezed lime juice1/4 c....

Photo: American Association of Orthodontists

KISSfest

Ellen Futterman, EditorPublished December 14, 2016

KISSfestTwo of rock’s most enduring legends, who also happen to be Jewish, will be at the new Rock and Brews, 17258 Chesterfield Airport Road,  Chesterfield on Jan. 11 for the restaurant’s official grand opening. KISS front men Paul Stanley (born...

Bubbe Eva’s strudel recipe

Bubbe Eva’s strudel recipe

MARGI LENGA KAHNPublished January 1, 2016

Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, melted 1 cup dairy sour cream 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling 1- 16 ounce jar ounce jar each strawberry, apricot, and pineapple preserves 1 box golden...

Yogurt Mousse with Blueberry Compote

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished January 1, 2016

Ingredients Mousse: 1 ½ c. Greek yogurt, strained in a colander  lined with cheesecloth at room temperature for 30 minutes 2 large egg whites 3 tbsp. honey 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom ¼ tsp. ground cinnamonBlueberry Compote:1-pint fresh blueberries...

Yeasted Plum Kuchen

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished August 19, 2015

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 110 degrees2 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose...

This Strawberry rhubarb trifle requires no baking and only minimal cooking. Photo: Shannon Sarna

A strawberry rhubarb trifle for Shavuot

By Shannon Sarna, JTAPublished May 20, 2015

NEW YORK — Forget fancy pastries, cakes or tarts: Trifles are the best dessert you can make for entertaining. They are delicious and look beautiful and impressive, but are actually one of the easiest desserts you can make.The first time I made a trifle...

Fall Apple Galette

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished October 9, 2014

Ingredients:2 pounds apples (4-5 medium or 5-6 small) (may substitute fresh pears)¼ cup packed light brown sugar2 tbsp. granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling1 tsp. ground cinnamonPinch of salt1½ tbsp. cornstarch or flour1 tsp. lemon juiceGrated...

Hank Krussel of Hank’s Cheesecakes in Richmond Heights shows food columnist Margi Lenga Kahn the thermometer the shop uses to check the temperatures of the cheesecakes while they bake in the ovens pictured behind them. 

Seeking cheesecake perfection

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 23, 2012

Shavuot commemorates the day the Jewish people received the Torah. We mark this holiday in a number of ways:  studying Torah, celebrating the year’s first harvest, and enjoying a festive dairy meal. And whether your festive menu includes blintzes,...

Bubbe Eva's Strudel

Bubbe Eva’s strudel recipe

MARGI LENGA KAHNPublished March 14, 2012

Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, melted 1 cup dairy sour cream 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling 1- 16 ounce jar ounce jar each strawberry, apricot, and pineapple preserves 1 box golden...

Perfect Passover Brownies

Published April 7, 2011

Submitted by Adinah Raskas Ingredients: ¾ cup oil 2 cups sugar 1 cup potato starch ¼ cup cocoa 1 tsp. vanilla 4 eggs dash of salt 1 cup chopped pecans Directions: 1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. 2. Grease a 9x 13 pan. 3. 2. Mix ingredients, as listed....

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