Today is April 2, 2025 / /
Today is April 2, 2025 / /
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 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 »
PESACH MYTHS AND FACTS 5778 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 Continue Reading »
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FROM CHEF ANDREA IN THE UTJ SOUTHERN TEST KITCHEN: Orange and Raisin Matzo Meal Pancakes Makes 16 Pancakes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 4 large eggs, separated 5 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted matzo meal 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup sugar 4 tablespoons Continue Reading »
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