Here’s another great dairy dessert option. There is no cooking or baking necessary for this simplified and enlightened version of the traditional cannoli recipe. You can make the pizzelle cannoli shells days ahead of time. Since the filling takes just minutes to whip together, make sure to fill the pizzelle cannoli right before serving so [...]
If you want a showstopper dairy dessert for Shavuot, this beauty fits the bill. The marbleized glaze does require a bit of technique. You can simplify the recipe by finishing the cake with a sprinkling of confectioner’s sugar or a simple chocolate glaze. Graham Cracker Crumb Crust 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ [...]
I bake a lot of challah, so I usually have quite a bit leftover. I recently started to make challah pudding using day-old challah with great results. This recipe bakes up beautifully with a golden brown crispy crust and a light, fluffy, and flavorful interior. Serve this scrumptious dish for brunch with some fresh fruit, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How gorgeous are these Passover cookies? You will want to bake up a batch of these to add to your Passover cookie platter. filling 6 ounces semisweet chocolate 4 tablespoons unsalted margarine cookies ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons matzo cake meal ⅓ cup cocoa ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick margarine ⅔ cup sugar 1 [...]
My Passover Mandel "Bread" are crunchy and studded with chocolate chips and nuts. The recipe comes together quickly and yields about 4 dozen cookies that will keep for a week at room temperature in an airtight container. Give these a try--they may very well become your go-to treat for Passover. 3 eggs, plus one [...]
Here’s another perennial Passover cookie family favorite—chocolate filled macadamia crisps. If I could only have one cookie for Passover, this would be the one. Wishing all a Happy and Sweet Passover. Macadamia Crisps 1 cup macadamia nuts (4 ½ ounces) ½ cup sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted margarine (room temperature) 2 egg whites 4 tablespoons matzah cake meal Chocolate [...]