Sweets aren’t just a nice finishing touch at Rosh Hashanah—they’re arguably crucial to the holiday. Apple slices and honey are a traditional offering, but no one said you had to stop there. From completely parve cakes and challah to non-parve rugelach, blondies, and ice cream, here are 15 dessert recipes to help you ring in…
Day: April 26, 2016
Latkes With Caviar and Cream
Latkes are a far more common sight at Hanukkah than Passover, but there’s no real reason why you can’t fry up a batch in the springtime. If you use matzoh meal as a binder, as Jamie Geller suggests in her new cookbook, Joy of Kosher, the latkes will be safely kosher for Passover. And if…

Raw Root Vegetable Salad
Root vegetables may be most often eaten in the coldest depths of winter, but I actually like them best in early spring. New carrots and radishes are a sweet counterpoint to wintered beets, breathing new life into the tired roots. Add a burst of anise-y fennel and a smattering of chopped nuts, as Jamie Geller…
The Best Passover Wine Picks
Wine is an integral part of the Passover holiday. “It has come to be a symbol of joy and celebration,” notes Rabbi David Segal. “Drinking wine, let alone four cups, is a sign of freedom, of being redeemed from bondage.” But what should go in those cups? We tasted our way through a case of…
3-Ingredient Matzo Sandwiches For Passover
In celebration of Passover, here are 11 sandwiches that are kosher, at least to the degree that we can decipher the complicated kosher laws. You get a bit of crunch from the matzo, but really it’s the flavor of the toppings that ends up dominating the experience.