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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

Nir Mesika’s braised short ribs with squash puree and roasted corn salad recipe

Nir Mesika’s braised short ribs with squash puree and roasted corn salad recipe

BY BETH KISSILEFF, JTAPublished September 28, 2016

Nir Mesika is the founder and executive chef at Timna, a modern Israeli restaurant in New York that was dubbed the “best new restaurant of 2015” by USA Today.Growing up in northern Israel, in Mesika’s family, Rosh Hashanah was all about his mother’s...

Jeweled Veggie Orzo with Wheatberries

Shannon SarnaPublished September 24, 2015

This easy side dish screams autumn, and is my way to feel like I am eating a nice bowl of pasta while also getting in a serving of whole grains and veggies. Add any combination of colorful fall vegetables that you like. The sweetness of the dried cranberries...

Butternut Squash and Sage Challah

By Shannon SarnaPublished September 24, 2015

If butternut squash challah sounds a bit bizarre, it’s actually quite similar to a pumpkin or sweet potato challah, which may be more common. The texture of this dough is smooth, slightly sweet and pairs perfectly with savory sage. It is equally delicious...

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