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Passover Seder Menu (Chicken or Beef)

My in-laws host a Seder like no one else. If there were Red Carpet Seders, there's would be the Oscar's of such a thing. They are truly extraordinary events, with numerous, beautifully set round tables, gorgeous linens and china, Seder ...

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Citrus Glazed Salmon

Citrus glazed salmon is tart, sweet, and crunchy with slivered almonds. This is our go-to salmon recipe for weeknight dinners or family get-togethers.

The Backstory: Can you not imagine the sweet and tangy deliciousness of this ...

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Easy Coconut Macaroons

Everyone's favorite Passover treat, our easy coconut macaroons are sweet and chewy with a hint of vanilla and crunch.

The Backstory: This easy coconut macaroon recipe will have you baking this classic Passover treat like a master ...

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Layered Gefilte Fish Torte

This layered gefilte fish torte is an elegant take on the old classic. It's easy to make and tastes as good as it looks.

The Backstory: There are hundreds of variations of this classic, Jewish first course but this layered gefilte ...

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Chicken with Apricot Sauce – Healthy Option

Chicken with apricot sauce is a perfect blend of sweet and sour and a delicious alternative to beef for a holiday feast.

The Backstory: This is one of my go-to recipes for just about any Jewish holiday as it's always a crowd pleaser...and ...

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless chocolate cake is our top pick chocolate dessert for anytime you want to wow a crowd with dense, chocolaty goodness. Need we say more?

The Backstory: I first made flourless chocolate cake when my husband and I were first ...

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Passover Noodles

The Backstory: My cousin Elaine, who is a Holocaust survivor, gave me this recipe. She and I always chat on the phone every Friday night. She has filled me with stories of her youth and the years she spent as a young teenager in captivity. ...

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Jelly Fruit Slices

I'm convinced the world is divided into two groups: those who look at this picture, start to drool, and think to themselves, how can I get my hands on the red ones? and those who think, meh, does absolutely nothing for me.

The first ...

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Sweet and Nutty Charoset

Our sweet, crunchy mixture of fruit, nuts, wine, and spices make our sweet and nutty charoset a taste you'll recall from childhood. It's so good, you'll eat it by the spoonful.
The Backstory: Hosting a Passover Seder can be overwhelming, ...