Today is April 16, 2024 / /
Today is April 16, 2024 / /
Ingredients: 2 butternut squash, peeled and cut into ¾” dice 4 tsp. sugar 4 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil 2 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted Method: Combine squash, sugar, oil and salt. Place on baking sheets in a single layer. Bake in a 400° oven until tender, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven Continue Reading »
Ingredients: 8-10 large carrots, peeled and cut into thin slices, like “fries” 1 tbsp. olive oil ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat your oven to 450°. Grease and/or line a large cookie sheet. Toss the sliced carrots with olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Arrange the fries Continue Reading »
PASSOVER FAQ– UPDATED FOR 2024 We hope that this guide will add to your observance of Pesah, and that it will make your life easier as you prepare for the holiday. Chag Kasher V’sameach to everyone! FOOD DAIRY VEGETABLES AND FRUITS GRAINS BEVERAGES: SODA, COFFEE, ALCHOHOL SNACKS AND DESSERTS ADDITIVES OILS MISCELANEOUS ALUMINUM / Continue Reading »
Passsover Cupcake Blintzes • 1 lb. creamed cottage cheese • 2 oz. melted butter • 3/4 cup sugar • little less than 1/2 cup cake meal • 4 beaten eggs (can use egg substitute) Mix all ingredients together except eggs; then add eggs. Grease muffin tins. Fill tins 3/4 full; bake 350 for 40-45 minutes Continue Reading »
“Concerning peanuts, which were called stashkes in Europe—they have been accepted as being permitted on Pesach and are not considered kitniyos (legumes that are forbidden on Pesach) because all the reasons for the prohibition of kitniyos do not apply to peanuts. Peanuts are not sown in fields (with grain), and even if they were there Continue Reading »
Viennese Chocolate Torte The cake is very rich. A small piece goes a long way. 10 eggs, separated 10 heaping Tablespoons sugar (about 1 cup) 8 ounces walnuts, finely ground 2-1/2 Tablespoons matzoh meal 6 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate Combine egg yolks and sugar. Add chocolate and beat until smooth. Gradually add matzoh meal and Continue Reading »
Matzos Coffee 1. Break one matzoh per person into small pieces. In halakhah-speak, I’d say that the pieces should be kezayis, or olive-sized, but approximation is just fine. 2. Place your crumbled matzo in a cereal bowl. 3. Pour one very hot cup of strong coffee over the bowl. Decaf is fine, but it must Continue Reading »
PASSOVER CARROT RING This is a great addition to your seder menu. Try it, and you’ll be making it year after year! It also freezes really well! CARROT RING 4 Cups cooked mashed carrots 1/3 Cup finely chopped onion 2/3 Cup Matzah meal 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1-1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Mix Continue Reading »
1. The Pomegranate Is One of Israel’s “Seven Species.” The pomegranate is one of the seven species of Israel (along with wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives, and dates) listed in the Torah in Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25). 2. Pomegranates Traditionally Symbolize Fertility and Love. In Jewish tradition, pomegranates are a symbol of fertility and love, winning them frequent mention Continue Reading »
Ingredients UNITS USMSCALE1X2X3X 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cumin 1/8 tsp black pepper 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided, plus 1 teaspoon 2 medium size onions, diced small 10 dried apricots, quartered 6 dried figs (we used Smyrna), quartered 1/4 cup dried cherries 1/4 cups pistachios or pumpkin seeds 1 cup long grain rice (we used Jasmine, but you can use Basmati Continue Reading »
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