Join us as two of our Co-op members unveil Passover-inspired creations. From decadent chocolate-dipped macaroons to savory delights infused with global flavors, prepare to elevate your holiday feast with these imaginative recipes.

Chocolate-dipped Macaroons

From Co-op Member – Jackie Levin

Ingredients (makes about 18)

Mix Together:

• 3/4 C sugar

• 2 1/2 C shredded sweetened coconut 

• 2 large egg whites gently beaten 

• I tsp vanilla

• Pinch of salt

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Place parchment paper on top of baking sheet or use a silicon sheet  

• Take a large pinch of the mixture and roll into a ball about 1 inch round or larger

• Place on the cookie sheet and press down, so it has a pointed peak 

• Bake for 29 minutes until golden. 

• Allow to fully cool before dipping in the chocolate. 

 Chocolate Dip:

• Melt a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips in double boiler until just melted. 

• Dip the macaroon in the chocolate and set on parchment paper (I use the same one I baked with.) put in the refrigerator or freezer to help harden the chocolate. These freeze very well!

From Co-op Member – Judith-Kate Friedman

Another avenue worth exploring is the inclusion of foods and cultural awareness spanning various corners of the Jewish world, a journey that intricately intertwines with American and Western culinary traditions, thereby tracing culture and diaspora through the universal language of food.

There are Jewish people in nearly all parts of the world - but specific recipes differ in the "flavors" of:

• Eastern European – aka Ashkenazi

• Middle Eastern/West Asian – aka Mizrachi - including Turkey, Morocco, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Israel

• Sephardi (or Sefardi) – including from Spain, Portugal, Rhodes, Greece - and following the Spanish Inquisition - parts of South America, Central America and the Southwest US.  

Here are three recipes:

• Sefardi Charoset: https://www.westoftheloop.com/2017/04/05/sephardic-date-charoset-passover/

• Mizrachi Potatoes: https://mayihavethatrecipe.com/vegan-gluten-free-stuffed-potatoes/

• Yemenite Beef Stew: https://alandivack.blogspot.com/2011/04/yemenite-beef-and-potato-stew-for.html

More traditionally Ashkenazi includes matzo ball soup. There are so many recipes out there, I’d recommend asking around for a good one!