It’s spring break here in Redondo, and that means that Passover and Easter are this coming weekend. If you’re entertaining friends and family like me, you have a menu planned. But in case you don’t, as always, I’m here to help. Both Passover and Easter have their rules about what you can and cannot eat.… Continue reading Tuna with Cucumber-Olive Relish
Tag: Passover
Greek Lamb Pita Pockets
With Easter and Passover coming up, it’s all about spring recipes, and have a I got a few. There’s lamb, egg, lemons… so many options, and all of them are great choices for the spring holidays. Better yet, all of them coming up over the next few weeks. While red meat and bread aren’t usually… Continue reading Greek Lamb Pita Pockets
Coconut Macaroon Brownies
Saturday is the first night of Passover. As a Jew, Passover is always one of the hardest holidays to celebrate. A lot of people think it’s Yom Kippur because of the day of fasting. But not eating for 24 hours is pretty easy in comparison with regulating what you can and can’t eat during the… Continue reading Coconut Macaroon Brownies
Hakkari-Style Pot Roasted Chicken and Onions
Passover is next week. So is Easter. And it’s always so hard to find something to serve that will work for both feasts. Ham is a popular choice for Easter but of course you can’t eat it for Passover. Lamb is always good, but so is chicken. I prefer the chicken over lamb because it’s… Continue reading Hakkari-Style Pot Roasted Chicken and Onions
Cherry Lime Macaroons
Passover is on Monday and if there’s one thing I always have trouble with when planning the menu, it’s what to make for dessert. See, you’re not supposed to have any wheat, oats, rye or barley. That means most flours are off the table. You also shouldn’t eat corn, rice, millet or legumes. So, you… Continue reading Cherry Lime Macaroons
Marbella Chicken
Every year Passover comes around I’m always struggling to figure out what to make for the seder. I mean, we can’t have pork. No, I don’t keep kosher, but I always try to follow the rules during the holidays; no pork means no ham. Beef is is a possibility but that usually takes more time… Continue reading Marbella Chicken
Mango Matzoh Brei
The first night of Passover is Friday. That means as of sundown no more leavened bread for eight days. So, no bread, no pancakes, no french toast, no crackers, no cereal… you get the picture. While I can make do with matzoh sandwiches over the long week, the one thing that’s always hard for me… Continue reading Mango Matzoh Brei
Greek Deviled Eggs
When I was growing up, every year for Passover, we’d go to my cousin’s house for the seder. I always loved the seder because it was similar to Thanksgiving in that it was all about the family getting together around a big table and having a huge meal. There were a few differences though. There… Continue reading Greek Deviled Eggs
Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate
As I’m sure all of you know there are two big holidays this weekend. The first is Passover on Friday and the second is Easter, and if you’re anything like me, you’re going to be doing a lot of cooking over the next few days. Menus need to be planned, ingredients need to be chopped… Continue reading Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate
Spiced Lamb Kabobs
I know the standard choice for Easter is usually a leg of lamb or ham but I thought I’d spice things up this year (no pun intended) and give you some kabobs. I know kabobs aren’t as formal as a nice leg of lamb or spiral-cut ham, but they’re a great choice if you’re having… Continue reading Spiced Lamb Kabobs
Matzah-Crusted Salmon
Breadcrumbs are a staple in my house. Mainly because my sons are big fans of anything breaded. While chicken tenders are their first choice when it comes to dinner, they’ve also been known to gobble down the occasional fish stick or piece of pork schnitzel. If the protein can be breaded, they’re in. That’s why… Continue reading Matzah-Crusted Salmon