The Whole Kitniyot and Caboodle
As with many other topics in the Jewish community, the dialogue on kitniyot (legumes and more during Passover) is gaining steam and there are plenty of varying opinions on the matter.
A Bowl Full of Memories
Even after becoming pescatarian, there’s one dish that still stirs up Leah’s memories: Yemenite chicken soup, especially the Passover version. But it turns out the flavors hold their own even without the meat.
A Tzimmes about Traditsye!
For a long time, Wendy’s family’s tzimmes—flanken with sweet potato and carrots, all cooked down to a sweet pot of comfort—wasn’t part of the repertoire. But then it made a comeback.
The Latin Root of Passover
Yuca (or cassava), a Latin American staple, is a great option for Passover. It can be boiled, baked, fried and mashed, and it’s an excellent stand-in when you’re sick of potatoes.
Your Comprehensive Seder Prep Checklist
Hosting your first Passover seder? Heather put together a menu, shopping list and timeline so you know exactly what to buy and when to prepare everything. Holiday meals have never been easier!
The Secret is in the Freezer
When it comes to Passover, the freezer is your best friend. With some advance prep, you can fill your freezer with a whole week of holiday eats that aren’t just matzah pizza.
Purim Gifts That Are Healthy and Sustainable
This year for Purim, give mishloach manot that are better for the environment and your recipients’ bodies. Not sure where to start? Sarah put together a handy list of tips.
Stuffed, Hidden and Full of Surprises
Purim is all about costumes and masks, so shouldn’t our food have some dress-up fun, too? Judith came up with a masquerade meal of stuffed, filled and hidden treats.
Hamantashen Get the Black and White Treatment
For Heather’s second attempt at hamantashen, she decided to go a chocolatey route, but with a special twist inspired by that other beloved traditional Jewish treat: black and white cookies.
Misloach Manot Get a Mature Makeover
Forget the gaudy Purim baskets of yore filled with sugar, sugar and more sugar. This year, Merav is going for something that’s bit more modern, mature and aligned with her lifestyle.
