Welcome Passover With These Kosher Recipes!


Updated 04/17/11 4:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Kosher For Passover Recipes

The eight-day Jewish festival of Passover begins this year at sundown, Monday, April 18. Even if you're not formally observing the holiday, Pesach, as it's known in Hebrew, affords an opportunity to explore new food combinations, given the limited number of kosher ingredients. Check out some of our recipe ideas below. Citrus Salad Chard Lamb Orange Roast Chicken Honey Cornish Hens Mashed Read more

6 Unusual Uses For Matzo Crackers


Updated 03/24/10 8:15 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

6 Unusual Uses For Matzo Crackers

Now that Passover's in full force, many of you have put aside bread, bagels, and burgers in favor of the unofficial carb of Passover seder, matzo. And although there are few things better than matzo brei and sweet butter spread thin on matzo sheets, perhaps you're in need of more creative uses for the unleavened bread. Check out some of our favorite unusual uses when you read on. Read more

Brisket Two Ways — Beginner and Expert


Updated 04/03/10 4:13 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Easy And Expert Recipes For Beef Brisket

Tonight, Passover begins at sundown. At a loss about what to make that's still kosher for the holiday? You can never go wrong with brisket, a timeless classic and crucial component of Jewish holiday cooking. If you're looking for a simple, straightforward basic, opt for a recipe that slow-cooks the beef in the oven with minimal attention. If you're more experienced, spring for an elaborate Read more

Name That Dish!


Updated 04/15/09 7:27 AM · Posted by partysugar · 11 comments

Name That Dish!

If she really is penning a Jewish cookbook, model Kate Moss might want to include a recipe for the classic Passover dish pictured below. Do you know what it's called? Read more

Pet Food That's Kosher For Passover


Updated 04/08/09 5:46 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 2 comments

Pet Food That's Kosher For Passover

Passover starts at sundown tomorrow, which means no more chametz, or food with grains inside. Now many pet foods include such things, and if you're wanting to share this holiday with a pet, here are some items for doggies and kitties. KosherPets offers freeze-dried raw beef patties for canines or felines with added vitamins and minerals and no artificial flavors or colors. These table-quality Read more

Is It Kosher For Passover?


Updated 03/24/10 7:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 33 comments

Kosher For Passover Quiz

Now that we're into the month of April, Easter is right around the corner — and so is, Passover, the Jewish holy festival that commemorates the liberation of Israelite slaves from Egypt. The seven-day holiday, which is one of the biggest holidays on the Jewish calendar, requires adherence to strict dietary laws. Do you know which foods are kosher for Passover and which aren't? Test your Read more

Come Party With Me: Passover — Drinks


Updated 04/03/09 9:26 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Come Party With Me: Passover — Drinks

To make your Seder dinner extra special, consider selecting a specific wine to pair with each course — just be sure to choose wine that is kosher. Start the meal off with a dry minerally Chenin Blanc from Baron Herzog Cellars. A crisp white will complement both the green salad and matzo-crusted trout. Pour a Sauvignon Blanc — like New Zealand's Goose Bay winery's bottle that's highly Read more

Come Party With Me: Passover — Desserts


Updated 04/07/09 1:30 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Come Party With Me: Passover — Desserts

After a rich Seder dinner, serve guests a delicate dessert in the form of cookies. Coconut macaroons are a traditional Passover treat because no leavened flour products are needed to make the chewy, sweet cookies. For those craving chocolate, offer flourless chocolate-walnut cookies. Packed with cocoa and nuts they are delicious and fit friendly. Both of these cookies can be made and plated in Read more

Yum's April Must Haves


Updated 04/20/09 11:59 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Yum's April Must Haves

I can't believe it's already April! Looking forward, it's an exciting month: not only is there the plethora of Spring fruit and vegetables to enjoy, but it's Easter, Passover, and Earth Day. Here are five items that will help you make the most of the next 30 days. Read more

Come Party With Me: Passover — Menu


Updated 04/02/09 9:01 PM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Come Party With Me: Passover — Menu

After the ceremonious reading of the Haggadah, invite your loved ones to join you for a hearty Seder dinner that is both traditional and modern. Start things off with a reinterpretation of the classic gefilte fish: pan-fried matzo-crusted trout. Serve with a crisp green salad. Next move on to rich bowls of piping hot matzo ball soup. Instead of offering the expected brisket, select another tough Read more