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Passover

Pineapple Matzah Brei

Posted on April 11, 2020

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 »

Pistachio Dried Fruit Haroset

Posted on April 10, 2020

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 »

Manischewitz Cold Brew Macaroons

Posted on April 9, 2020

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 »

Tangerine Sweet Potato Mash

Posted on April 8, 2020

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 »

Rabbi Feinstein on Peanuts During Passover

Posted on April 7, 2020

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 »

Passover FAQ For 5780

Posted on April 5, 2020

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!

Passover Sweet Potato Kugel

Posted on April 3, 2020

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.

Passover Pizza Potatoes

Posted on April 1, 2020

Ingredients 6 medium-sized potatoes 2 cups tomato sauce 1 tsp. oregano ½ tsp. salt 3 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 cup shredded mozzarella Directions Peel the potatoes. Put them in a pot and cover them with water. Boil for 30 minutes. Rinse the potatoes off in a colander so they will cool Continue Reading »

Cranberry Farfel Kugel (Passover)

Posted on March 30, 2020

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 6

Passover Charoses Cupcakes

Posted on March 29, 2020

PASSOVER CHAROSES CUPCAKES From The Cupcake Project   Makes about 12 large or 16 small cupcakes 5 eggs, separated 1 1/4 C sugar 3/4 C oil (I used grapeseed) Juice of 2 lemons ( 5 T) Grated zest of 1 lemons (no pith!) 1 1/4 C matzo cake meal (not matzo meal) About 1 C Continue Reading »