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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

Paprika Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Shannon SarnaPublished September 24, 2015

This recipe is so easy I don’t even think it should count as an actual recipe. If you are serving a crowd, just double the amount. You don’t have to cut the potatoes into slices—you could quarter them and toss with paprika, salt, pepper and olive...

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...

Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate and Dried Cherries

By Shannon Sarna, JTAPublished September 22, 2015

Yield: 1 dozen cookiesI love chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. But when you combine tart, dried cherries with dark chocolate chips, you get a truly unique cookie that your guests will rave about. These cookies are great pareve or dairy and can me made a few...

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...

Spinach and Swiss Chard Ricotta Galette

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished October 9, 2014

Ingredients:1 tbsp. olive oil2 medium leeks, dark green portion discarded, light portion finely chopped2 medium shallots, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced2 pounds fresh spinach, stems discarded, rinsed and coarsely chopped2 bunches Swiss...

Bulgur and Butternut Squash Galette

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished October 9, 2014

Ingredients:2 tsp. ground cumin, divided1 tsp. ground coriander½ tsp. ground cinnamon1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper¼ tsp. coarse kosher salt6 tbsp. olive oil, divided1¼ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into half-inch pieces2 large...

Perfect Pastry Crust

By Margi Lenga KahnPublished October 9, 2014

Ingredients:2/3 cup ice water1 tsp. table salt3 cups plus 2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup plus 5 tbsp. unsalted butter (2 sticks plus 5 tbsp.) cut into 1-inch pieces, placed on a plate and refrigerated until neededDirections: Stir together...

A woman on King George Street in Jerusalem appears perplexed
picking from the array of sufganiyot choices for Hanukkah. Photo:
Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Hanukkah in Israel: Sufganiyot on the streets, burning lights and family fun

By Marcy Oster, JTA , JERUSALEMPublished December 14, 2011

They're making sufganiyot on the streets of Israel; Hanukkah must be near.Actually it started feeling like Hanukkah here about two days after Sukkot, when the first vendors started frying the delicious and caloric doughnuts in vats of oil in front of...

Waving the lulav and etrog, symbols of the fall harvest, is one
way to Sukkot pleasure - especially for the kids.Photo: Dasee Berkowitz

Taking seven steps to acheive ‘Sukkot happiness’

By Dasee Berkowitz, NEW YORKPublished October 12, 2011

But are you happy?  No, this isn't your mother wanting another update on your life. It's not Dr. Phil's provocative question through your TV/computer screen as you sit (safely) on your couch. And it isn't someone reading you the Declaration of Independence...

Rabbi Josef A. Davidson serves Congregation B’nai Amoona.

It’s a mitzvah to rejoice during Sukkot

BY RABBI JOSEF DAVIDSONPublished October 12, 2011

Five days after Yom Kippur the joyous festival of Sukkot begins.  It is the one holy day period on which Jews are actually commanded to rejoice.  The other major festivals (Pesach and Shavuot) are also joyous and celebrate important events in...

Ellen Futterman

‘Sukkah City’ competition

BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITORPublished June 8, 2011

Here are some rules about making a sukkah:It can be built on top of a camel.The roof cannot be made of food.A whale can be used to make its walls. Also a living elephant.Chances are no camels, whales or elephants - living or dead - will be used when "Sukkah...

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