Ham it up (for a Stress Free Holiday Dinner)

Karen Mitchell Wilcher
 Like most mothers there is the constant need to multi-task so, I try to give a little thought to meal planning throughout the month in my “spare” time---you know while staking my place in  the carpool line, waiting in the dentist’s office or during my daughter’s violin lessons.   read more...

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At Passover, the main dishes are never a problem. Admittedly, they might be heavily into the protein group (meat, chicken, and fish) for Passover-correct carbs are on a very short list, but we don’t reall y concern ourselves  more...

Passover Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Cake
This cake is a truffle, done in Passover style: totally flour free, but flavor rich. It also can be made ahead and frozen. Served cold, it tastes more like cheesecake in texture. Do not over bake this cake – it is meant to rise and fall.

Blitz Passover Banana Cake
Ok – a cake cheat sheet. Sometimes you want it quick and easy and at Passover, this is just the thing. Blitz cakes are old-fashioned ‘quick’ cakes from Jewish European baking of yesteryear. Blitz means quick – these cakes were also called lightening cakes, and ingredients varied.

Apple Cherry Almond Macaroon Crisp
Quite a mouthful! This is fresh fruit and a delightful matzoh meal, brown sugar and crumbled up macaroon crisp topping. A good way to add flavor and get rid of those store-bought macaroons.