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Innovative Newcomers: From Gooey, Gluten-Free Pizza and Passover “Pringles” to Cold Brew Earl Grey Macaroons
When it comes to Passover, most rituals will never change – but that doesn’t mean your meals have to be the same ol’-same ol’. Passover starts at sundown on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. That gives you just a few weeks to figure out how to take a tradition that’s been around for thousands of years and make it feel fresh.
KAYCO (www.kayco.com) and Manischewitz, two of the most trusted names in kosher food, are here to help. So is Kosher.com (www.Kosher.com), the premier website for all things kosher. These institutions keep a sharp eye on consumer trends in order to develop and launch exciting new products and recipes every year. That’s why, in today’s health-minded climate, the focus is on better-for-you options that inspire satisfying meals while also promoting physical well being.
Innovative rollouts from KAYCO/Manischewitz
Skeptics take heart: gone are the days when Passover “substitutes” can leave a bad taste in your mouth. You’d never know that Manischewitz’s Gluten–Free Sicilian-style Pizza and Absolutely GlutenFree Stacked Potato Chips (available in 3 flavors) are kosher for Passover, let alone gluten–free! Then there’s dairy-free Gefen Almond Milk, perfect with gluten–free Gefen Granola; “clean” non-GMO snacks like Beet Chips and Carrot Chips; and vegan 5-ingredient Freedom Bars for wholesome snacking.
You can even enjoy a sandwich during Passover this year thanks to rolls from No Way! It’s Gluten Free. The Tuscanini brand is introducing 4 varieties of all-natural sparkling seltzers with zero calories, bottled at the source and imported from Italy. And Heaven & Earth’s unique new veggie juice blends come in single-serve packs for nutritious refreshment on the go.
Admittedly, not all food trends are quite so virtuous. Go ahead and indulge in new finds like Manischewitz Cold Brew Macaroons in two varieties, Coffee and Earl Grey (whaaaat?!), made from real tea and coffee.
Of course, some classics are perfect the way they are. This year Manischewitz reboots the packaging for everyone’s favorite Horseradish, now in adorable mason jars you can put straight on the Seder table. They are also introducing Handmade Shmura Matzo with a light, delicate texture – perfect for the traditional Seder.
PASSOVER SEDER MENUS
Top chefs cook up new vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and low carb seder menus
Now that your pantry is stocked, it’s time to think about home-made meals. Kosher.com has hundreds of ideas for lightening things up. Here, hot off the presses, are Seder menus and recipes that are on trend for Passover 2020 from two of the channel’s most popular hosts – Rorie Weisberg (Living Full ‘n Free) and Esty Wolbe (Easy Does It).
Esty Wolbe’s Passover 2020 Recipes include a rich Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie topped with smooth mashed potatoes, easy Chimichurri Cauliflower “Steaks,” low carb Salami Nachos, and much more. Care to give Passover a healthy Mediterranean spin? Esty’s hearty Braised Lamb Shanks and flavorful Roasted Eggplant, garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds, fit the bill.
Need more Passover recipes ideas? Rorie also presents spiralized kohlrabi “pasta” with a Bolognese sauce (set to air April 2 on Kosher.com) and Celery Root “Bread”crumbs for healthier food options this Passover. Video: https://www.kosher.com/
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8 SUPER-DELICIOUS CHANUKAH RECIPES FOR 8 CRAZY NIGHTS FROM KOSHER.COM
New Ideas for Luscious Latkes, Decadent Donuts…. and Much More!
The Jewish people have been celebrating Chanukah, or the Festival of Lights, for centuries. All around the world, families light the menorah, play dreidel, and eat diet-busting fried foods to commemorate a great miracle that happened in 130 BCE.
Why fried foods? The story in brief: The brave Maccabees defeated their oppressors, who wanted them to worship only Greek gods. It was time to purify and rededicate the Temple. There they found only one small jar of oil, enough to keep the eternal light aflame for just one day. But miraculously, that light continued to burn for eight days!
Oil symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Thus, fried foods like donuts and latkes are traditional fare throughout the eight days of Chanukah. But that doesn’t mean these goodies have to be ho-hum, say the food and lifestyle experts at Kosher.com.
With a few basics on hand – like Manischewitz mixes, Bartenura Olive Oil and Tuscanini jams and sauces – and some creative recipes from Kosher.com, you can rock every Chanukah meal with a different and unique treat! Read on for de-LIGHT-ful main dishes such as Pulled Brisket Taco Latkes from chef Esty Wolbe, and modern twists on traditional desserts such as Savory or Sweet Donuts (top them with crushed cookies or goat cheese and balsamic glaze), and Berry Cheese Latkes from chef Naomi Nachman.
Serve them with a Chanukah-inspired Golden Wine Spritzer. Utilize Manischewitz cooking hacks such as potato pancake mix and donut mix to get gourmet results while reducing your prep time in the kitchen.
RECIPE: Pulled Brisket Taco Latke, Esty Wolbe:
Latke Taco
Part One: Latkes
1 Box Manischewitz Latke/Pancake Mix
Follow Manischewitz Box Instructions:
2 Eggs,
2 1/4 Cup Cold Water,
One Package Manischewitz Pancake/latke mix;
1/8-inch hot vegetable oil
Directions: In a medium bowl beat 2 eggs until blended; Add 2 1/4 cup cold water and mix well. Stir in contents of Pancake/Latke package. Allow batter to thicken 3-4 minutes. In large skillet, drop tablespoons of batter into 1/8-inch hot vegetable oil and brown both sides. Makes 45-60 Latke pancakes.
Part 2: Pulled Brisket
3 lbs. Marbled 2nd cut brisket
1 – 18 oz. bottle Gefen BBQ sauce
1 large onion, thinly sliced
5-6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 batch (about 1/4 cup) coffee garlic rub:
1 tbsp ground coffee beans
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp regular paprika
1 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp onion flakes
1 tsp granulated garlic
Directions: Place the brisket in a crock pot, top with onions and garlic. (Alternatively, this may be prepared in the oven at 275°F for 4-6 hours, until it shreds easily when pulled.)
Pour BBQ sauce over the top. Add 1/4 cup of water to the BBQ sauce bottle, swish and pour into crock pot. Sprinkle on the coffee garlic rub and cook on low 8 hours. Remove brisket from sauce and pull apart with 2 forks until shredded. Add a few tablespoons of cooking liquid to shredded brisket.
Place a mound of pulled brisket onto the center of each latke, gently fold like you would a soft tortilla, and enjoy!
More Chanukah Recipes from Kosher.com:
Gluten-Free Chanukah
https://www.kosher.com/recipe/
gluten-free-sufganiyot-4350 
Chanukah Recipes for the Kids:
https://www.kosher.com/recipe/
stained-glass-cookies-6178 https://www.kosher.com/recipe/
savory-potato-latke-cookies- 4322 
Chanukah Party Snacks
https://www.kosher.com/recipe/
hanukkah-recipe-oven-fried- zucchini-sticks-6179 https://www.kosher.com/recipe/
crispy-and-oozy-fried- mozzarella-recipe-4248 
Savory Chanukah
https://www.kosher.com/recipe/
matzo-ball-stuffed-onion- rings-6948 
Chanukah Desserts
https://www.kosher.com/shows/video/400/two-ingredient- fried-brownies https://www.kosher.com/recipe/
churros-recipe-4140 
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