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Soup: Hardy, Filling and More Convenient Than You Think

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Louise Fiszer, Jewish Exponent Feature

It's as predictable as falling snow flakes -- with the harsh winds of winter, my mind turns to heartier and more sustaining menus. What could be more substantial, nourishing and, of course, delicious than a beautiful, bountiful bowl of soup? If you are intimidated by the thought that soup-making is an all-day project, consider the following suggestions, all of which...

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Men of Steel

'Iron Chefs' come to town and show off their strengths

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Ethel Hofman, JE Feature

Put three chefs in a shul social hall, each with only one pot and two butane burners, and what do you get? As a judge, I thought, not much. Wrong. On a Saturday night at Temple Brith Achim in King of Prussia, chefs Mark Fenner, David Green and Jeff Rosen created six sensational main dishes --...

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What's on the Menu at School Today? How About Some Gourmet Crepes

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Deborah Hirsch

The spicy-sweet aroma of fresh tomatoes stewing in herbs wafted through the maze of hallways on the third floor of Frankford High School. At the source of this enticing smell -- the culinary arts classroom -- 26 students crowded forward to get a closer look at visiting chef Michael Katz's chopping technique. Normally, Katz would be in Jerusalem, overseeing a...

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A Princely Idea

Cheer a match made among royalty with scones

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Eileen Goltz, JE Feature

If you're into all things British (Hello, the engagement of Prince William!), then you need to know about the scone. The scone is the British version of quick bread, and is said to be of Scottish origin. This pastry is a cousin to the Scottish griddle cake known as a bannock. In the beginning, scones were made from oats and...

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Persian Paradise

Chanukah delicacies from other shores

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Ethel Hofman, JE Feature

When Shani Feinstein cooks, her Philadelphia kitchen is filled with the aromatic spices of her native Iran. Ordinary dishes like rice are transformed into a colorful mosaic of tantalizing flavors. In fact, the scents bring her back, so to speak. Memories of life in Tehran, she says, are as vivid as when she left as a young student, right after...