Passover

Passover Baked Onion Rings

2026-03-29T04:28:31-04:00March 29th, 2026|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

2026-03-29T04:23:12-04:00March 29th, 2026|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 [...]

Passover Pineapple and Honey Glazed Corned Beef

2026-03-27T01:50:31-04:00March 27th, 2026|Categories: Meat and Poultry, Passover|Tags: , , |

Looking to impress on Passover with a great main course? I’ve got you covered with my Pineapple and Honey Glazed Corned Beef.  I posted the recipe last autumn for Rosh Hashanah, and it has been one of my most popular and requested holiday recipes.  With just a few tweaks I adapted the recipe for Passover.  [...]

Passover Yogurt Bark

2026-03-25T00:04:32-04:00March 24th, 2026|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.  [...]

Nanny Fela’s Epic Chicken Soup With Matzoh Balls For Passover

2026-03-25T00:06:23-04:00March 24th, 2026|Categories: Passover, Soups|

Nothing says the holidays like a big pot of my mom's epic chicken soup--AKA Nanny Fela's Epic Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls.  Here's my Passover friendly version of Nanny Fela's Soup, along with some scrumptious Passover noodles. Chag Sameach! Chicken Soup 8 chicken leg quarters (thigh and drumstick) 1 strip of flanken 3 carrots, peeled and [...]

Passover Granola Treats

2026-03-25T00:04:52-04:00March 24th, 2026|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 [...]

Tsimmes For Passover

2026-03-25T00:07:36-04:00March 24th, 2026|Categories: Passover, Side Dishes, Vegetables|

This is my version of Tsimmes--a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish of stewed vegetables and dried fruits.  It has sweet overtones to evoke a Sweet New Year.  "Tsimmes" is Yiddish for "fuss".  This Tsimmes comes together quickly and is not too "fussy".

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horseshoe Cookies

2026-03-25T00:07:58-04:00March 24th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Passover, Passover Desserts|

I first made these in 2016 when Kosher for Passover almond and praline paste were available.  If they are not available this Passover you may want to make your own almond paste--you can find a simple recipe online with only 4 ingredients--all kosher for Passover.  Or, you can check with your kosher for Passover bakery--they [...]

Oreovers

2026-03-25T00:03:55-04:00March 24th, 2026|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Desserts, Passover, Passover Desserts|

I developed these Passover Oreos—aka oreovers—over 20 years ago when my beautiful daughter, Sally, asked if I could make a kosher for Passover version of Oreos. They were a huge hit, and I’ve been making them ever since. Enjoy and Chag Sameach. Cookies 8 ounces margarine (2 sticks) 1/2 cup sugar 1cup minus 1 tablespoon [...]