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Outrageous Passover Apple Kugel

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Outrageous Passover Apple Kugel

Posted on March 20, 2018

This has got to be one of the best kugels I have tasted in a long time. Some Passover kugels are a hit and some are a miss. This one is an outrageous hit! It’s been tested on several “guinea pigs” and they LOVED it! Enjoy! A happy, healthy and kosher Pesach to y’all! – Continue Reading »

Overnight Matzah Breakfast Bake

Posted on March 19, 2018

FROM FAMILY-FRIENDS-BAKE BLOG (UK) Ingredients 2 sheets matza 250ml (1 cup) very hot water 100ml (scant half cup) milk 1 egg 50g (quarter cup) sugar (or use less, to taste) few drops vanilla 25g (2 tbsp) raisins 1 tbsp brown sugar 0.25 tsp cinnamon Instructions Break the matza into smallish pieces and place in a Continue Reading »

Passover FAQ for 5778 (Updated)

Posted on March 18, 2018

Passover FAQ for 5778 PASSOVER FAQ- UPDATED FOR 5778 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 »

The Cup Of Elijah

Posted on March 16, 2018

In the middle of every seder table stands Elijah’s cup.  We welcome Elijah into our homes at every seder around the world. Pesach is often referred to as a “taste of the messianic era.”  As Elijah will herald and announce the coming of the messiah, we welcome him to our seder in the hopes that Continue Reading »

Viennese Chocolate Torte For Passover

Posted on March 15, 2018

FROM CHEF ANDREA AT THE UTJ’S SOUTHERN TEST KITCHEN 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 Continue Reading »

Passover Cupcake Blintzes

Posted on March 12, 2018

FROM THE UTJ SOUTHERN TEST KITCHEN COMES THIS RECIPE FROM CHEF ANDREA Passover Cupcake Blintzes • 1 lb. creamed cottage cheese • 2 oz. melted butter • 3/4 cup sugar • little less than 1/2 cup  Passover cake meal (not matza meal) • 4 beaten eggs (can use egg substitute) Mix all ingredients together except Continue Reading »

Passover Brownies (A Kosher Nexus Five Fork Award Winner)

Posted on March 9, 2018

These are the best brownies! Everyone will be begging for the recipe. No one will believe they are kosher for Pesach! FAMOUS PASSOVER BROWNIES 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 Cups sugar 1/2 Cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 Cup vegetable oil 1 Cup matzah cake meal 1 Cup chocolate chips Beat eggs, sugar cocoa Continue Reading »

Our Position On Kitniyot

Posted on March 8, 2018

OUR POSITION ON KITNIYOT AND  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 creator of the Shulchan Aruch called the custom of not eating Continue Reading »

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (OBM) On Peanuts On Passover

Posted on March 7, 2018

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 apply to peanuts. Peanuts are not sown in fields (with grain), Continue Reading »

Cranberry Farfel Kugel (A Kosher Nexus Five Fork Award Winner)

Posted on March 6, 2018

CRANBERRY FARFEL KUGEL Try it- it is a great recipe. 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 drain. Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour. Serves Continue Reading »