Don’t be afraid. You can do this. You can poach an egg. Poached eggs are so delicious, elegant, versatile and…for some, scary. But, why? Really, they are so easy to prepare. I promise. All you need to know is the method and you will wonder why you didn’t try to poacj an egg ages ago….
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Great Family Indoor Chol Hamoed Trips
The weather might not be cooperating, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. Here’s 5 trips where you can have a blast with the family indoors. All winter I wait for the nice weather so I can begin enjoying the outdoors. This year the cold weather seems to be holding its own. I…
Miss That Crispy Chicken on Pesach? These Are the Perfect Crispy Schnitzel Crumbs
Make a big batch of these delicious schnitzel crumbs so you’re ready to coat and fry just about any time. For those looking for the perfect crispy schnitzel, Pesach isn’t the week you might get it. Instead, cooks around the world substitute nuts, potato starch…even Betweencarpools posted 6 Ways to Coat Your Chicken. Yet, I…
Because We Can Never Get Enough of A Great Dip
Another dip is just about the best thing you can add to your Pesach menu. We’ve posted lots of dips. And they were a big hit. So, of course, when we saw that Taste of Pesach 2 had a slew of all-new dips (and Egg Kichel “Chips” for those who don’t eat their matzah…
Let the Kids Feed Themselves Pesach Snacks!
It’s hard to prep and serve every single meal. Why can’t the kids help themselves? They can! This handy snacks list can help you stay stocked or answer the question, “What should I eat?” Pesach is a hectic time in the kitchen. And the days leading into Pesach (and Chol Hamoed) are even more hectic….
Having Guests? 6 Simple Placecards Ideas
If you’re having company for Yom Tov, and there’ll be multiple families, avoid the “where would you like us to sit?” questions and add a nice little touch to the table with your placecards (bonus: Kids will be more likely to want to sit somewhere if they see their name). Here’s a roundup of easy…
These Scalloped Potatoes Are the Go-To We Make Every Pesach
Creamy and just yummy and so comforting…no one gets tired of THESE scalloped potatoes. This is fabulous served the same day you make it (it can be made the night before and rewarmed, but do not freeze). It’s creamy and a real favorite all year round and on Pesach. And though I first created this…
Cookies with Melted Chocolate Just Have to Be Good
These cookies from Taste of Pesach 2 are perfect for chocolate lovers We looked through Taste of Pesach 2 to see which new dishes we’d like to add to our menus. And though the plating tips were very interesting, these cookies seemed irresistible. Enjoy! -BCP We thought we had already seen every Pesach cookie that…
This Roasted Tomato and Shallots Chicken is Not Just Another Chicken Recipe
Easy to prep. Check. Minimal ingredients. Check. Loads of flavor. Check. This tomato and shallots chicken is the perfect way to up your game for Yom Tov. Coming up with a Yom Tov menu can be challenging enough; add Pesach to the equation and one might feel a bit at a loss. Our family uses…
Want to Keep Pesach Light and Healthy? Here’s Over 25 Recipes & Ideas to Help You Out
Pesach food has a reputation for being heavy. But it doesn’t have to be. Keep it light and flavorful with this roundup of over 25 ideas from Between Carpools and friends. Notice these recipes weren’t written specifically for Passover, please read carefully and adjust accordingly to your customs. Some examples – spice mixes that don’t…
