INGREDIENTS 4 sheets matzo (kosher for Passover) 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more (optional) 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips (about 6 ounces) ½ cup chopped shelled pistachios, toasted ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon (for serving) 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs Continue Reading »
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 to Continue Reading »
Ingredients 4 sheets unsalted 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 Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups unsalted natural pistachios 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup sweet Passover wine 1/4 cup pure pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 Continue Reading »
Just in time for Passover, Manischewitz, one of the most iconic names in kosher food for that holiday and year-round, has come out with Cold Brew Earl Grey macaroons and Cold Brew Coffee macaroons, two modern takes on the classic confection. The on-trend varieties are made with real coffee and tea for authentic flavor, and with a shelf Continue Reading »
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 3 red skinned potatoes, cut into chunks 1 tangerine, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon salt, pink Himalayan 4 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional Directions: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Boil for 35-45 minutes Continue Reading »
English Translation of Rabbi Feinstein’s Tshuvah On Peanuts During Passover 1 Translation of what the rabbi wrote: “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 Continue Reading »
Russian Potato and Mushroom Croquettes 1½ lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped 5 cups water 1 onion, peeled and chopped ¼ lb mushrooms 1 tsp oil 1 Tbsp water salt/pepper to taste 1 cup matzo meal 1 Tbsp oil Boil potatoes in water until tender. Drain and mash potatoes. In a separate pan, sauté onions and Continue Reading »
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, and that it will make your life easier as you prepare for the holiday. Chag Kasher V’sameach to everyone!
Sweet Potato Kugel (serves 12) 6 small sweet potatoes, peeled and grated 3 apples, peeled and grated 1 cup raisins 1 cup matzo meal 2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) 1 cup fruit juice or water Mix ingredients together. Press into baking dish and bake 45 minutes at 375ºF, until crisp on top.
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