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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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

Marinated Salmon

By Helen NashPublished March 21, 2013

This is a variation on the traditional pickled salmon sold in every Jewish delicatessen. The difference: The salmon is more delicate and less vinegary, and has a richer color. It makes a perfect Sabbath luncheon dish. Ingredients: 6 skinless center-cut...

Chicken with Potatoes and Olives

By Helen NashPublished March 21, 2013

I am always pleased to come up with a dish that is a meal in itself -- one that combines either chicken or meat with vegetables. This is one of my favorites, and because it is so easy to make, I often serve it at Passover. I bake it in an attractive casserole,...

Chocolate Meringue Squares

By Helen NashPublished March 21, 2013

These meringue squares are like cookies, but they are light, chocolaty and surprisingly low in calories. I often serve them at Passover. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted margarine for greasing the pan 1/2 pound (225 g) blanched almonds 6 ounces...

Ricotta flan with raspberry sauce

Published October 24, 2012

October 24, 2012 SPONSORED CONTENT  • Makes 8 to 10 servings I love to serve this light dessert with an easy-to-make raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries. You can bake it a day in advance and refrigerate it. It is wonderful warm, cold, or at room...

Road capon with olives

Published October 11, 2012

October 11, 2012 SPONSORED CONTENT “HELEN NASH’S NEW KOSHER CUISINE" is available at bookstores around the country and online retailers.  For more information visit http://www.helennashkoshercuisine.com/. • Makes 10 to 12 servings Capons have...

Zucchini and red bell pepper saute

By Jamie Geller, JTAPublished April 4, 2012

Preparation: 10 minutes; Cooking: 15 minutes; Ready: 25 minutes; Servings: 8Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium zucchini, sliced into ribbons using a vegetable peeler 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 roasted red bell peppers, thinly sliced 1...

Passover Stuffed Japanese Eggplants

Recipe by Linda Capeloto SendowskiPublished April 4, 2012

Linda told me that a traditional Sephardic Passover meal for the Jews of Turkey and Rhodes contains a lot of stuffed vegetable dishes.  “Nona (grandmother) always mentioned the little stuffed eggplants,” she said. “I think it was her favorite. ...

Kufte de Prassa for Passover (Leek Meatballs for Passover)

Recipe by Capeloto SendowskiPublished April 4, 2012

“Memories of flavorful and fluffy kufte de prassa are part of my Passover remembrance,” says Linda.”During the rest of the year, especially at Rosh Hashanah when I make kufte de prassa, I use breadcrumbs to bind and coat the meatballs.”Ingredients...

Sephardic Harroset

Recipe by Mireille MathalonPublished April 4, 2012

Mireille makes her mother’s recipe for harroset every Passover. “It looks like mud but it is sweet and delicious,” she says. “You must try it.”Ingredients 1 pound pitted dates 1-15 oz. box dark raisins 1-1/2 cups warm water 1/2 -cup sweet kosher...

Sephardic Salmon for Passover

Recipe by Linda Capeloto SendowskiPublished April 4, 2012

“Growing up in Seattle, salmon was the fish of choice because fresh salmon was readily available,” Linda explains. Accordingly, her grandparents adapted their Turkish recipe by substituting salmon for the types of fish used in Turkey.Ingredients:...

Artichoke Hearts in Lemon Sauce

Recipe by Mireille MathalonPublished April 4, 2012

Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil 6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped 2 packages (14 oz ea.) frozen artichokes, rinsed and drained 3 tbsp. vegetable bouillon powder (Mireille uses OSEM CONSOMME) Juice of 1/2 lemon, or more to taste 2 cups water, divided Salt,...

Venetian Pesce in Carpione

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished April 4, 2012

Ingredients: 1- pound piece boneless, skinless cod, medium thickness 1/2 tsp. sea salt Approximately 1/4 cup matzo cake flour 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into sixteenths 1 carrot, scraped and minced 1 celery...

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