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 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 [...]
To make these tasty cookies I used my year-round madeleine recipe. A few tweaks here and there and they were kosher for Passover. Big hit! For preparing madeleine molds 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 2 tablespoons matzo cake meal (more if needed) For recipe 8 tablespoons unsalted margarine 1/2 cup matzo cake meal 1/2 cup [...]
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 [...]
I just love these cookies which are a creative variation on the traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are tasty and impressive with a pretty visual. They're always a big hit at my seders. 1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons matzo cake meal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter [...]
Light as a feather, and billowy as a cloud, meringues are crisp on the outside, yet they melt in your mouth. In their most basic form they have two ingredients: egg whites and sugar. They are gluten-free and, if you omit the chocolate chips and nuts in the recipe, they are fat free as well. They [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]