Matzoh Balls

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Recipe: Sephardi chicken soup with herb-flecked kneidelach

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� Total time: 3� hours Servings: 6 to 8 Note: It is best to make the soup a day or two ahead and to refrigerate it, so that skimming the fat is easier. The soup is served with herb-flecked kneidelach (matzo balls) and zehug (a chile-garlic relish);...

Recipe: Herb-flecked kneidelach (matzo balls)

2012-03-31 00:00:00

Herb-flecked kneidelach (matzo balls) Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes, plus chilling time Servings: This makes about 24 matzo balls. 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil such as grapeseed or safflower oil 2/3 cup matzo meal (sometimes labeled matsah...

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Karla Goldstein, left, and Peggy Lesker vote for their favorite matzah ball during the third annual "Golden Matzah Bowl," which was hosted by Forest Trace, a retirement community located in Lauderhill.

2012-04-03 08:37:00

Cut off the fennel stalks and reserve for another use. If there are some attractive feathery fronds, set aside about 2 tablespoons of them to garnish the soup.

2012-03-22 12:23:21

A few bigger pieces are fine. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the matzo meal, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, butter and seltzer water.

2012-03-22 10:33:54