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Vegetarian Lasagne

2025-05-28T09:13:24-04:00May 28th, 2025|Categories: Dairy, Shavuot, Vegetarian|

Vegetarian lasagna is one of my favorite dairy dishes. Golden brown and bubbling, the finished casserole yields a heavenly commingling of alternating layers of pasta, tomato sauce, sautéed vegetables and melted cheeses—a dairy dish sure to please both young and old alike. 10 ounces lasagna noodles* (about 12 noodles), slightly undercooked and spread on [...]

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

2025-05-27T13:27:46-04:00May 27th, 2025|Categories: Dairy, Shavuot, Vegetarian|

Here’s another tasty dairy option for Shavuot. Ricotta gnocchi are the faster, easier, and, some would say, tastier counterpart to potato gnocchi. If you’ve avoided making pasta or gnocchi recipes because of elaborate instructions and techniques, you’re in for a treat with this recipe, which will give you the satisfaction of making a home made [...]

Eggplant Parmesan

2025-05-26T09:23:21-04:00May 26th, 2025|Categories: Dairy, Shavuot, Vegetarian|

The Jewish holiday Shavuot begins at sunset this Sunday, June 1st and ends sundown on Tuesday, June 3rd. Shavuot is also known as the Jewish Festival of Weeks and it commemorates the anniversary of the giving of the Torah. There are many traditions associated with this lovely holiday such as reading The Book of Ruth [...]

Passover Yogurt Bark

2025-04-17T09:09:23-04:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Dairy, Desserts, Holidays, Passover, Passover Desserts|Tags: |

A great Passover snack.  Easy, versatile, and fun to make and eat with the kids! Your favorite matzo (I used gluten free) Your favorite yogurt (I used vanilla) Your favorite toppings (I used chocolate chips, walnuts, and sprinkles) Spread a thin layer of yogurt on the matzo. Top with chocolate chips, walnuts, and sprinkles.  [...]

Chocolate Covered Granola Crunchies

2025-04-16T09:04:51-04:00April 16th, 2025|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Desserts, Holidays, Passover, Passover Desserts|Tags: |

I use matzo farfel to make Passover granola, which is covered with melted chocolate and then formed into bite-sized pieces.  These are addictively delicious! 3 cups granola* (recipe follows) 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted ¼ cup grated coconut Place 3 cups granola in large mixing bowl.  Pour in melted chocolate and mix until granola is [...]

Matzah Apple Kugel

2025-04-15T09:21:09-04:00April 15th, 2025|Categories: Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Desserts, Holidays, Passover, Passover Desserts, Side Dishes, Vegetarian|

Here's a great Passover dish.  It serves triple duty  as a side dish, a brunch dish, or a scrumptious dessert. 1 pound matzos 6 apples, peeled and grated (granny smith, golden delicious, or gala) 12 eggs, separated 1½ cups water 1 cup margarine or coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon salt pinch of pepper 2 teaspoons ground [...]

Passover Granola Treats

2025-04-11T11:40:07-04:00April 11th, 2025|Categories: Brownies and Bars, Desserts, Desserts, Holidays, Passover, Passover Desserts|

For Passover 2016 I used my homemade Passover granola recipe to make these Passover granola treats, the Passover version of Rice Krispie treats. These tasty treats were a huge hit and I’ve been making them for Passover ever since. I’ve provided a recipe for my homemade Passover granola, but you can use store bought Passover [...]

Chocolate Drizzle Passover Sponge Cake

2025-04-10T09:45:51-04:00April 10th, 2025|Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Holidays, Passover|Tags: |

I've been getting some requests for Passover birthday cakes.  Here's an idea for a festive cake to celebrate a birthday during Passover: Sunshine Sponge Cake with Chocolate Drizzle and Sprinkles. ½ cup matzo cake meal ½ cup potato starch 8 large egg yolks 1 large whole egg 1 ½ cups superfine sugar, divided ¼ cup orange juice [...]

Passover Baked Onion Rings

2025-04-09T08:13:10-04:00April 9th, 2025|Categories: Appetizers, Passover, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian|

These kosher for Passover onion rings are baked, not fried. They’re low-fat and low-cal, so feel free to take seconds.  Onions are rich in l-tryptophan—an amino acid that is a natural sedative, so eat a bunch of these onion rings and get a good night’s sleep.  And…yes…kosher for Passover panko crumbs are available.  Wishing all [...]

Hasselback Baby Sweet Potatoes For Passover

2025-04-08T08:12:29-04:00April 8th, 2025|Categories: Passover, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian|

Looking for a special side dish for your Passover menu? You will love these tasty, nutritious, quick and easy hasselback baby sweet potatoes that make such an impressive presentation. 6 baby sweet potatoes or the smallest you can find cottonseed oil salt and pepper cinnamon melted honey Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line [...]