By Margi Lenga Kahn
• Published September 28, 2014
Ingredients 1 12-ounce package wide egg noodles1 ½ tsp. salt 7 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided, plus more for oiling panZest & juice from 1 medium orange, divided 1/3 cup dried cranberries 8 oz. block of cream cheese, melted1 ¾ cups whole milk,...
Ingredients2 ¼ cups (1 lb.) Du Puy lentils (small green lentils available in bulk or in boxes)1 medium red onion, diced1 cup golden raisins1/3 cup fresh pomegranate arils (from approximately one half of a medium pomegranate)Vinaigrette:1/3 cup extra...
(Adapted from “The Holiday Kosher Baker” by Paula Shoyer)Ingredients¾ cup blanched sliced almonds1 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs, at room temperature½ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for oiling pan1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus...
By Margi Lenga Kahn
• Published September 28, 2014
Ingredients1 ¼ pounds very fresh salmon fillet, tail end with skin left on ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup coarse kosher salt 1 ½ tsp. coriander seeds, toasted ½ tbsp. fennel seeds, toasted and crushed1 star anise seed, crushed (optional) Zest of 1 lemon,...
Rene Price got this recipe from her mom’s best friend, Sylvia, who Rene referred to as “Aunty Sylvia.” The recipe calls for 4 pounds of syrup, a syrup that Rene remembers being different than honey. A good substitute might be cane sugar syrup, which...
By Margi Lenga Kahn
• Published September 10, 2014
IngredientsDough3 eggs¼ cup sugar½ tsp. ground ginger½ tsp. cinnamon2 tsp. fresh, finely grated orange zest¼ cup canola oilApproximately 1¾ to 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting counter Honey Syrup¾ cup honey (measured in a lightly...
By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 10, 2014
Honey is a classic symbol on the High Holidays. Its presence in different parts of our holiday menu signifies hope for a sweet New Year. And while many of us may incorporate honey into a tzimmes, the traditional cake, or as a dip for apple slices, a small...
By Shannon Sarna, MyJewishLearning.com
• Published September 3, 2014
Ingredients10 medium sweet potatoes3 tablespoons olive oil plus extra1 medium onion, diced2 carrots, diced2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock1 14-ounce can coconut milk¼ cup brown sugar1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon paprika2 teaspoon coarse sea...
By Shannon Sarna, MyJewishLearning.com
• Published September 3, 2014
Ingredients1 whole chicken, rinsed1 orange, zested and sliced1 lemon, zested and sliced1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary6 cloves garlic½ tablespoon fresh chopped thyme3 tablespoons olive oil¼ cup white wineSalt and pepper to tasteDIRECTIONSIn a small...
(Recipe adapted from “The Mile End Cookbook” by Noah and Rae Bernamoff)Ingredients2 medium red onions, peeled, thinly sliced2 cups distilled white vinegar1 cup granulated sugar4 allspice berries4 whole cloves½ tsp. yellow or brown mustard seeds1...
You will need a 1-quart canning jar and two half-pint (8 oz.) canning jars, jars and lids rinsed with boiling water.Ingredients4-5 sprigs fresh dill1 tsp. celery seeds1 tsp. mustard seeds1 tsp. coriander seeds¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more...
