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 »
Ingredients UNITS USMSCALE1X2X3X 1 cup honey ¾ cup smooth tahini ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 tsp rose water (optional — you can replace with 1 tsp vanilla extract or ¼ tsp almond extract) Instructions Add the honey to a small pot with a candy thermometer attached and place over medium heat. Heat until the honey reaches 240°F. While the honey is coming up to temperature, give Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 6 slices cinnamon raisin bread 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling, drained 6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese What to Do Preheat broiler. Place bread on a baking sheet and lightly toast under broiler. Top each bread slice with equal amounts of apple pie filling; place a cheese slice on top Continue Reading »
Ingredients 3 tbsp.za’atar spice blend 10 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 tbsp.fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tbsp.plus 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided 4skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lb. total) 1 lb.fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 8 oz.broccoli, trimmed and cut into 1″ florets 1red onion, cut into 1″-thick wedges 1/4 c.tahini 3 tbsp.cold water Lemon wedges, for serving Directions Step 1In a large bowl, whisk Continue Reading »
Ingredients 500g watermelon, peeled and cut into thin wedges 2 tbsp white balsamic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 x 250g packs halloumi, thinly sliced a handful of leaves mint, shredded Method STEP 1 Put the watermelon in a large dish. Whisk the white balsamic and olive oil with a little sea salt, then stir in the chilli. Pour over the Continue Reading »
Ingredients 2/3 c.all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 tsp.baking powder 1/4 tsp.kosher salt 2large eggs, at room temp 1/3 c.granulated sugar 1/2 c.(1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 2 tsp.grated Meyer lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp juice 2 tbsp.whole milk 3/4 c.confectioners’ sugar Directions Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together Continue Reading »
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