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Mushroom, Harissa and Goat Cheese Frittata
A delicious and healthy frittata with seared mushrooms, spicy harissa, garlic, fresh parsley and goat cheese. Easy light entree. Kosher, Dairy. Read More
Almond Ricotta Pound Cake with Berry Compote
A lovely springtime dessert – delicate almond-scented ricotta pound cake with strawberry rhubarb compote from Heather Christo’s Generous Table. Read More
Poppy Seed Pancakes
Easy recipe for Poppy Seed Pancakes made with Greek yogurt for added protein and flavor. Delicious and simple breakfast recipe. Kosher, Dairy. Read More
Marinated Fish Skewers
Grilled fish skewers marinated in Sephardic spices and herbs – cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic, cayenne and cilantro with lemon juice. Kosher. Read More
Showing entries from: Passover – Ashkenazi
The recipes in this category are Kosher for Ashkenazi Passover. They do not contain chametz or kitniyot.
To learn more about the Jewish Passover holiday, click here. To learn more about the Passover kosher laws, click here. Note that I do not consider quinoa or spices like cumin and coriander to be kitniyot, so they may appear here.
Limonana – Frozen Mint Lemonade
Recipe for a simple, sweet, refreshing Middle Eastern slushy drink with lemon and mint. Takes 5 minutes to make. Easy, vegan, kosher, pareve. Read More
Italian Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted cauliflower salad from Calabria, Italy with olives, capers, chili peppers, parsley and olive oil. Healthy, gluten free, vegan, pareve Read More
Cheese Roulade with Caramel Chocolate Glaze
Learn to make a kosher Cheese Roulade with Caramel Chocolate Glaze. Kosher for Passover, gluten free, Pesach, Dessert, Dairy, Vegetarian, Baking. Read More
Greek Infused Quinoa Salad
A gluten free vegetarian salad with quinoa for protein, fresh oregano, olives, tomatoes, artichokes and lemon zest. Kosher for Passover, dairy. Read More
Chicken with Prunes and Oregano
Learn to make healthy Chicken with Prunes and Oregano – Meat, Kosher for Passover. Read More
Slow Cooker Brisket with Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
Learn to make a slow cooker brisket for Passover inspired by Mexican flavors- chipotle peppers for smoky heat & dried cranberries for sweetness. Read More
Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Learn to make a flourless chocolate hazelnut cake for Passover with this kosher, grain-free recipe. Dessert, Kosher, Dairy. Read More
Vegetable Matzo Pie
Learn to make an authentic Italian Vegetable Matzo Pie for Passover. Meat – Vegan, Pareve, or Vegetarian with Modification. Kosher for Passover Read More
Passover French Toast
Make Kosher for Passover French toast with homemade Passover citrus sponge cake made from matzo cake meal. Kosher, Dairy, Pesach. Read More
Beetroot & Maitake Stew with Turmeric Quinoa
A vegan stew recipe for Passover featuring beets, Maitake mushrooms, and quinoa with turmeric. Pareve, vegetarian, kosher for Pesach. Read More
Holiday Brisket
A savory, aromatic, slowly cooked brisket with tomatoes, onions, garlic, brown sugar, and a touch of vinegar. Kosher for Passover, Rosh Hashanah. Read More
Saffron Matzo Balls
Learn to make tender, fluffy Saffron Matzo Balls with an exotic flavor and gorgeous color, perfect for the holidays. Kosher for Pesach, Meat. Read More
Imam Bayıldı – Roasted Stuffed Eggplant
Learn to make Turkish Imam Bayildi – Imam Fainted. Eggplant stuffed with onions, garlic and peppers in sauce. Pareve, Vegan, Kosher for Passover. Read More
My Favorite Chicken Soup
Recipe for chicken soup, aka Jewish Penicillin, with links to 3 different matzo ball recipes (including gluten free!). Kosher for Passover. Read More
Floater Matzo Balls
How to make floater-style matzo balls for Passover from scratch using a few simple ingredients. Kosher, meat, matzah, matza, matzo meal. Read More
Sinker Matzo Balls
How to make sinker-style matzo balls for Passover from scratch using a few simple ingredients. Kosher, meat, matzah, matza, matzo meal. Read More
Roasted Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
Learn to make a delicious dairy quinoa side dish for Passover. Kosher, dairy, healthy, vegetarian. Read More
Passover Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Recipe for sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple. Kosher for Passover, Meat, appetizer, easy, side dish, entree. Read More
