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Gefilte Fish Terrine
You can purchase other kinds of fish, but the mixture of pike, whitefish and carp is very common. If you like ocean fish, halibut-salmon (in the ratio of 2:1) can be found in Joan Nathan’s recipe, which is the inspiration for this one. You should end up with about 3 pounds of fish fillets. Ask…
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Orange Date-Nut Diamonds
A Passover dessert that’s good enough to make year-round. Makes 12 servings 1¾ cups sugar ¾ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon matzo cake meal 6 tablespoons potato starch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 ounces pitted dates (about 1¼ cups) 1 cup walnuts (about 4 ounces), toasted, coarsely chopped 6…
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Date-Almond Truffles
1¼ cups slivered almonds 1 cup pitted dates 1 tablespoon orange blossom water 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut In food processor, whirl until finely chopped 1 cup pitted dates 1 tablespoon honey ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut pressing to coat lightly.
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Yemenite Charoses
Traditionally served at the Passover Seder, this Middle Eastern version makes a nice snack served on matzo or your favorite cracker. Makes about 2 cups 1 cup dates ½ cup figs ½ cup raisins ½ cup walnuts ½ cup almonds 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¾ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon…
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Potato Kugel for a Crowd
Peel 8 pounds of russet potatoes and keep under water until you are ready to use them. You can peel them the night before with no ill effect. Preheat oven to 350º F. Peel and quarter 4 large onions. Place onions, 2 at a time in of the food processor or leave running until it’s…