Today is June 7, 2025 / /
Today is June 7, 2025 / /
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 »
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 »
OUR POSITION ON KITNIYOT AND OUR POSITION ON 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 Continue Reading »
Roasted Mushrooms with Herbs serves 2 as a main, 6 as a side dish 3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, washed and sliced 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, washed and sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, marjoram, and flat-leaf parsley, minced Sour cream, for Continue Reading »
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 »
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