Matza Roni and Cheese 3 large eggs 3 1/2 cups matza farfel 8 oz cheddar cheese cubed or shredded 1 c milk salt and pepper to taste garlic powder to taste oregano or basil to taste if availble and if desired 1/2 pint of sour cream 1/4 cup butter or less as desired Mix the Continue Reading »
Matzah Ashira (Egg Matzah) In Peninei Halacha, Pesach, by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, we find the following rather definitive statement about eating so called egg matzah on Pesach. “The hametz that the Torah forbids, is comprised of flower and water (only). If flour was kneaded with fruit juice – even if the dough sits a Continue Reading »
PASSOVER PROLOGUE Now that Purim has passed, the Kosher Nexus turns it attention to Pesach. For the next month- right up to Yom Tov- almost all of our articles will focus on the coming holiday. We also wish to remind you that any questions you have regarding Pesach can be sent to rebrapp@gmail.com. Questions will Continue Reading »
There are posqim who believe that applying an ointment on the body is (rabbinically) considered the same as drinking. Those who espouse this point of view, therefore, believe that soaps and cosmetics must be kosher for Passover. There is much more to the story, however. Many posqim maintain that the rabbis only equated using an Continue Reading »
Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher, described as the world’s largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency, has observed an increase in not only the number of kosher for Passover products available, but also the sheer variety of what can be bought today. Interestingly, these in-demand products go beyond the usual holiday items like matzo, brisket Continue Reading »
Secaucus NJ…New kosher wines are always an important part of Kosherfest. Led by Royal Wines, this year’s selection, according to Gabriel Miller is an interesting mix. From Israel come such wines as Shiloh Secret Reserve Malbec 2016, Teperberg Essence Malbec 2014, Carmel Admon Malbec 2014; from California Herzog Lineage Chardonnay 2016, Herzog Lineage Sauvignon Blanc Continue Reading »
We have seen many ill informed statements on different social media concerning whether charcoal briquettes are all right to use on Pesach. The simple answer is: Charcoal Briquettes: Although they contain starch, they also contain borax, lighter fluid and sodium nitrate, rendering them totally inedible. Therefore, they may be used on Pesach.
From the UTJ’s Southern Test Kitchen, Chef Andrea Presents: 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 Continue Reading »
FARFEL, CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KUGEL Source: The Pleasures of Your Processor by Norene Gilletz Yield: 8 generous servings 3 C matzo farfel 2 C chicken broth, heated 2 onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 C mushrooms,sliced 1/2 green pepper, chopped 2 C cooked chicken, chopped 3 T oil 3 eggs Salt, pepper, garlic powder Continue Reading »
FROM GENIUS KITCHEN Ingredients Nutrition 4 eggs 8 ounces cream cheese (or 1 cup cottage cheese) 3⁄4 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 cup matzo meal butter (or oil for frying) Directions Beat together eggs, cream cheese, milk, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. (The original recipe called for cottage cheese, Continue Reading »
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