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Mock Techina

by | April 01, 2023 | 6 comment(s)

The nutty dip that fills in for a favorite. Years ago, I first learned about this concept when one of my neighbor’s mothers-in-law came for Pesach. Since then, it’s been a Pesach staple. While it was originally published in Passover Made Easy, I’ve double the recipe here because it makes it much easier to blend….

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Crushed Tomato Dip

by | March 31, 2023 | 1 comment(s)

This is another basic and favorite over Pesach (and all year round). We’ve updated our Pesach dips with new photos! See this post for more background on our favorite dips. blend onion and garlic very well. Add tomatoes and blend just until there are no large chunks left but there is still a diced texture…

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Creamy Avocado Dip

by | March 31, 2023 | 3 comment(s)

It’s simple, but it’s definitely a staple. Back in 2017, we posted all our favorite Pesach dips together in two posts, with a few dips in each post. These are more than staples–they’re annual must haves. Because of the format of our new recipe index’s search features, we’re separating these dips into their own posts…

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Sweet Romanian Eggplant Dip

by | March 31, 2023 | 3 comment(s)

The #1 most made Pesach dip Since this recipe was first featured here six years ago, it’s been the #1 must-have go-to among us at BCP. It goes on all of our Pesach menus, every single year. We love it because it’s loaded with fresh flavor, yet it’s still light and healthy (unlike the heavier…

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Pesach and Shabbos 

by | March 30, 2023 | 6 comment(s)

What do you serve on Chol Hamoed Shabbos on Pesach? When Pesach Chol Hamoed Shabbos falls at the end of a three day Yom Tov, it’s a tricky one. When it’s another Yom Tov, it’s simple–you simply put up your regular cholent and you’re good to go. But what do you serve on Pesach to…

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Rudy’s Eggplant Salad

by | March 30, 2023 | 5 comment(s)

A pure and delicious eggplant salad with the simplest of ingredients. There are two types of great cooks. Some have knowledge of cooking before they officially start (perhaps they built up their knowledge little by little). Others knew nothing–they didn’t even know how to boil water for pasta before learning and catching on quickly. Rudy…

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Crispy Pargiyot over Caulirice and Israeli Salad

by | March 28, 2023 | 6 comment(s)

That easy, comes-together-in-minutes Chol Hamoed dinner that’s fresh and flavorful.  I believe Pesach foods should be just as delicious as all year foods–no compromises. So my dinners for chol hamoed mirror my usual weeknight dinners with just slight adaptations. Here I baked pargiyot (skinless, boneless chicken thighs) because they’re incredibly tender and juicy, then chopped…

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Kim’s Pesach Cookie

by | March 27, 2023 | 9 comment(s)

Kim Kushner’s “Mimi’s Cookies” went viral last Pesach–in case you missed it, here it is! Kim Kushner’s readers went crazy over this cookie last year. And so we knew it was a must-try… especially since the ingredients are so simple, you may already have shopped them before seeing the recipe.  Another reason why we love…

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My Favorite Sources for Affordable Table Settings

by | March 27, 2023 | 15 comment(s)

Mix-and-match your tablecloths, dishes, and napkins for fun every time. One of the things I enjoy most is setting a beautiful Shabbos and Yom Tov table.  Setting a beautiful table does not have to break the bank. There are so many affordable options to create an elegant tablescape.  The base of the tablescape will always…

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Seder Night Flanken

by | March 26, 2023 | 19 comment(s)

Easy to prep and foolproof–you’ll love these slow-cooked strips of flanken. The first time I featured this recipe on my page, I received some feedback: “I thought you can’t cook meat in the oven for Seder night, it’s roasting, etc. I always thought you have to make everything on the stovetop”. To make sure, I…

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