Category: Pesach
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Charoset Ices
Last year in Israel, we discovered that Ben and Jerry’s manufactures Charoset ice cream for Pesach (Passover). We bought it at the Israel supermarket for its Passover-themed value but we devoured it for its delicious taste. After all, charoset is a traditional dip consumed at the Passover Seder. It is typically prepared with chopped apples, nuts, cinnamon…
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Frosted Candied Grapes
We are taught that parents are to give their children special foods and gifts in order to engage them at the seder. So, why not combine the elements of tradition and whimsy in creating these adorable and delicious candied grapes?
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Seder Table Ideas and Inspirations
Every year, I try to set a majestic and unique seder table. There is something magical about that first Pesach (Passover) meal: the anticipation, the new dishes and the silver wine goblets. Over the years, I have tried all types of tablecloths and seder themes. There are a few helpful tips that I have incorporated into…
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Simple Low-Carb Broccoli Crust Pizza: Perfect for Passover
Cauliflower rice has become the rage as an ingredient in faux fried rice and as a low-carb pizza crust alternative. As an experiment, I tried similar adaptations of broccoli and have found it to work beautifully. My family is always looking for something delicious and nutritious to eat on Erev Pesach (the eve and day…
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Five Simple Ways to Rediscover the Wow in Pesach
I love Pesach (Passover). I love the purity and the newness. I love the springtime freshness and the themes of freedom and family. I don’t mind the cleaning and the rotation of special dishes and ingredients. The secret is that I do a bare minimum of the cleaning and really try to put the emphasis on…