The internet is an amazing resource for adventurous cooks. We bring to you some of the things we found and that were shared with us for cooks looking for just the right recipe. We have also included a number of website that address special diets.
Bon Appétit’s Modern Menu
“Our updated Seder menu takes a delicious break from tradition without breaking all the rules.” They lead with Pistachio and Dried-Fruit Haroseth and end with Chocolate Truffle Pie with Orange-Champagne Sabayon and Strawberries and everything in between looks fabulous. Go to Bon Appétit’s website to find these recipes and ten other Passover menus.
My Trademark, Most Requested, Absolutely Magnificent Caramel Matzoh Crunch
Becky Henning sent us this recipe from Epicurious and said, “I made this last year. Everyone loved it… It was pretty sweet so I’m going to try half the sugar this year and see if it’s still a hit.”
Also on Epicurious, we found The Ultimate Passover Meal Planner, a compilation of all their season articles. In one, caterer Abigail Kirsch offers a kid-friendly menu and the timeline to make it happen. Mark Bittman’s Griddled Eggs and Braised Lamb highlight a very contemporary menu. And what about that Mexican Passover menu — yum!
A Healthier Passover Dinner
Eating Well magazine has an online article about creating a tasty menu that does not undo all your best intentions all the rest of the year. Their recipes includes main dishes, sides, salads, soups, and desserts.
For the Vegetarian Table
Jewish Woman magazine published an article about a vegetarian menu in its Spring 2010 issue.
The Kosher Girl
If you haven’t already found her, check out The Kosher Girl. It is a blog penned by chef Samantha Garelick. She shared with us some of her Passover recipes: Buttnernut Squash Medley and Passover Granola.
Still Have Some Leftover Matzah?
“Matzo Outside the Box is dedicated to all things matzo, with recipes for year-round use.” So check out this website and maybe you will find a snack recipe here to help vary your Passover menus.
What About Matzo Brei?
Read this article that ran in the New York Times: Nostalgia, the Secret Ingredient of Matzo Brei.
Passover Foods for Special-Needs Families
Help for celebrating Passover with a family member who has special needs.
Nut-Free Charoset and other variations: The Passover specialty Charoset is traditionally made with fruit and nuts, but if your child has a food allergy, that dish will need a do-over. Instead of just leaving the nuts out of your usual family recipe, try one of these from around the Web that don’t have nuts or otherwise might meet the needs (or tastes) of your household.
- Yeminite Charoset
- Charoset: Have it your way!
- Apple Beet Charoset from Whole Foods
Celebrating Passover with Diabetes: In addition to the normal dietary restrictions that come with Passover, your family member with diabetes may have extra limits on what he or she can safely eat. These sites offer tips and recipes to help diabetics have a safe and meaningful Passover.
Gluten-Free Passover Recipes: Where to find them. Here are a couple of sites with gluten-free, wheat-free recipes for Passover favorites.
- The Wisconsin Institute of Nutrition
- Gluten Free Bay, Kosher Recipes for Gluten-Free Living
What did you find?
Were you looking for just the right recipe and then found it on the web? Let us know!