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Survival tips for Passover

Some people assume that absolutely everything has to have a “Kosher l’Pesach” mark (Pesach Hesher) on it to make it ok to have in your cupboard for Passover. That is definitely an easy way to make sure you’re doing everything right. But with a little bit of thought and planning, …

To Life! Healthy Jewish Food

My late father, Eric Rose, lived in Southport during the early years of the 2nd world war, together with his Aunt, Uncle, Sister Sonia and two cousins. My aunt has told me that they went on holiday there just before war broke out and then decided that it was safest …

Hamantaschen options

Hamantaschen is a filled pastry recognizable for its triangular shape, associated with the Jewish holiday of Purim and Haman, the villain in the Purim story. The shape is achieved by folding in the sides of a circular piece of dough, with a filling placed in the center. Hamantashen are made …

Potato and Mushroom Pie

Pesach (Parev or Milky) Serves: 6 Ingredients 1.35 kg (3 lb) potatoes – peeled and roughly chopped 750g mushrooms, – brown cap, oyster, shiitake, button – cleaned and sliced 10 spring onions- trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 eggs Method Prep: 20min / Cook: 50min Pre-heat the oven to …

Spinach Potato Nests

Pesach Makes 12 potato nests Serves: 6 Prep time: 35 mins / Cook time: 30 mins Ingredients 4 large waxy potatoes (or 8 Charlotte potatoes) 1 tsp salt ¼ – ½ tsp pepper 2½ tsp garlic powder 2½ tsp onion powder 4 tsp vegetable oil Cooking Spray 4 cups of frozen spinach …