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Grilled Cheese Latkes

Posted on December 12, 2019

Ingredients 2-3 large potatoes, peeled (2 cups grated) 1 egg 3 Tbsp plain bread crumbs 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp light olive oil 5-10 slices cheddar cheese Directions Line a large bowl with a kitchen towel and line a baking sheet with two layers of paper towels. Peel and Continue Reading »

Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake

Posted on May 23, 2019

Prep Time: 7 minutes Cook Time: 40 to 50 minutes Chill Time: 4 hours Yield: 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1½ (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup chocolate chips 1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate or plain graham cracker crust Continue Reading »

Pineapple Matzah Brei

Posted on April 12, 2019

Ingredients 4 sheets  matzo 3 large eggs 3 Tbs. fresh orange juice 1 tsp. granulated sugar Kosher salt 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple Small mint leaves, for garnish Maple syrup, for serving Preparation Break the matzo into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces (it’s OK if they’re uneven). In a colander, rinse the Continue Reading »

Chocolate Matzah Brittle

Posted on April 11, 2019

Chocolate Matza Brittle- Our Most Popular Recipe We eat this stuff faster than we can make it! We finally got smart and started doubling the recipe! Matza 2 sticks of pareve margarine 1 cup of brown sugar 1 bag of chocolate chips HINT Cover a cookie pan with foil. It makes cleanup easier. Line the Continue Reading »

Citric Acid and Passover

Posted on April 10, 2019

Citric Acid and Pesach   Citric acid is used as a flavoring in many things including: juices, jams, candies and other food products.  In years past, it was made primarily from lemons and other fruits.  Today, however, it is primarily made from wheat! The process of making citric acid is a tad complex.  The flour Continue Reading »

Weight Watchers Suggestions For Lunches On Pesach

Posted on April 9, 2019

WEIGHT WATCHERS PESACH LUNCH IDEAS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION WEIGHT WATCHERS PESACH LUNCH IDEAS Frittatas — baked Italian omelets made with eggs, vegetables and parmesan cheese — are packed with flavor, and particularly delicious at room temperature. Make one the night before (or, if you’re an early riser, in the morning before work) and portion it Continue Reading »

Our Position On Kitniyot (A Kosher Nexus Encore Presentation)

Posted on April 8, 2019

OUR STANCE ON KITNIYOT (AN ENCORE KN PRESENTATION) OUR POSITION ON KITNIYOT AND OUR POSITION ON KITNIYOT DERIVATIVES KITNIYOT Perhaps no issue stirs as much debate as the debate swirling around kitniyot- generally translated as legumes. According to Ashenazi custom and law, we are not allowed to eat kitniyot on Pesach. Rabbi Yosef Karo, the Continue Reading »

Passover FAQ For 5779

Posted on April 5, 2019

Passover FAQ for 5779 PASSOVER FAQ- UPDATED FOR 5779 This guide grew out of the UTJ’s Passover Hot Line- the first 1-800 number established for Passover questions.  This is a fairly complete representation of all the questions we have received over the years. We hope that this guide will add to your observance of Pesah, Continue Reading »

Cranberry Farfel Kugel

Posted on April 4, 2019

This is a Kosher Nexus Five Fork award winning recipe.  In fact, we serve this all year ’round- not just on Passover.   1 can cranberry sauce (we use whole berry) 4 cups matzo farfel/ferfel 4 eggs 2/3 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Pour cold water over farfel, and Continue Reading »

Passover Myths and Facts 5779

Posted on April 2, 2019

  PESACH: MYTHS & FACTS Most Jews will tell you that their favorite holiday is Pesach. Most Jews will also tell you that the holiday they most dislike having to prepare is Pesach. While it is true that the work involved in preparing for Pesach is tremendous, the rewards for doing it well track straight Continue Reading »