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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

 Jean Millner’s “Flourless Chocolate Cake with Polka Dot Ganache” took first place.

1st Place: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Polka Dot Ganache (Dairy)

Published April 6, 2011

Recipe by Jean Millner This recipe won first place in the Jewish Light's 2011 Passover desserts recipe contest: 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces 7 ounces unsalted butter at room temperature (plus more to grease pan) ½ teaspoon vanilla...

From left, Light Editor Ellen Futterman looks at the Passover dessert entries on Sunday at the Jewish Community Center, along with contest judges Robin Rickerman, director of food service and events manager at the JCC; Margi Lenga Kahn, food columnist for the Light; and Light Publisher/CEO Larry Levin. Photo: Mike Sherwin

Sweet Results: St. Louisans’ best Passover dessert recipes

Ellen Futterman, EditorPublished April 6, 2011

"Flourless Chocolate Cake with Polka Dot Ganache" took top prize honors Sunday in the 2nd Annual St. Louis Jewish Light Cooking Contest, sponsored by the Light and the JCC. This second installment of the cooking contest featured Passover desserts....

Irresistible Passover pastries: Who knew it was possible?

By Linda Morel, JTAPublished March 30, 2011

NEW YORK - With all the restrictions, are decent desserts even possible during Passover? "My particular talent is working around restriction," says Paula Shoyer, author of "The Kosher Baker: Over 160 Dairy-free Recipes from Traditional to Trendy" (Brandeis...

Quick and elegant Amaretto cookies

By Linda Morel, JTA, recipe courtesy "The Kosher Baker: Over 160 Dairy-free Recipes from Traditional to Trendy" by Paula ShoyerPublished March 29, 2011

If you've ever been to Italy and sipped a cappuccino, you may have been lucky enough to enjoy these almond-flavored cookies, which are a favorite of Shoyer's.Ingredients:Parchment paper8-ounce bag slivered almonds (about 1 3/4 cups)1 cup sugar1 tablespoon...

Matzo Bark

BY MARGI LENGA KAHNPublished April 16, 2008

Ingredients 4-6 whole matzos 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate 1/2-3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate Preheat oven to 350...

Chocolate Matzah Bark

BY ELLIE GROSSMANPublished April 2, 2007

Ingredients Matzah 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup almonds (optional) Line cookie sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Use a cookie sheet with sides. Cover entire surface with single layer of...

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