Hi, I'm going to a Passover potluck and have signed up to bring the kid friendly entree. There are some rules about what can and cannot be eaten at Passover. Does anyone out there have some suggestions. Thank you.
Try a matzah apple koogle. You can probably find lots of varieties of matzah koogles in a kosher cookbook. I've never made it or I'd offer instructions. Matzah farfel is good too and should have a recipe on the box. Good luck!
if you've the time, chicken fingers/bites can't be beat. Just make sure to use "matza meal" - available just about in everywhere grocery store - instead of crumbs. I'm also a big fan of recipezaar.com. You can see if there're dishes both in "Passover" and "Kid Pleaser" categories using their "sifter" tool.
Chicken always goes over well. Macaroons for dessert.
Passover can be a tricky time, even if you ARE jewish and your kids aren't in love with horseradish, beets, etc. But, there are things you can make that are okay without needing a lesson in the dietary religious realm of the holiday.
Banana Pops
6 bananas
1 1/2 cups crushed nuts
12 sticks or plastic spoons
Roll 1/2 banana in crushed nuts. Place stick or end of spoon through center. Wrap in tin foil and freeze. Serves 12.
The Kids will love it!
Also,
Homemade Chocolate Fondue
By Jamie Geller
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Chill Time: none
Yield: 4 servings
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup sugar
½ cup margarine
½ cup liquid non-dairy creamer
For dipping:
choose any or all of the following:
Fresh fruit
Dried fruit
Marshmallows
Passover cakes and cookie
Sift cocoa through a fine mesh sieve. In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine cocoa, sugar, margarine and non-dairy creamer, stirring continuously for 4 minutes or until heated through.
Pour cocoa mixture into a fondue pot or bowl for dipping. Surround with selected dipping treats and serve with toothpicks.
Just have fun and if you really aren't sure what to do, ask for advice from your Jewish friends. Depending on the ages of the kids, who knows if they will eat your best effort at an entree. But, you can make a smash with desserts.
Have fun!
Hi there M.,
I have some pretty picky eaters at my house but a sure-fire winner with kids is usually potato latkes. I have found a recipe for you here:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1822,157161-252202,00.html
When served with either syrup or the traditional applesauce, kids usually will love it! Good luck to you and have a wonderful Passover.
-D :)
My family loves matzah pancakes: 1 pc. matzah per person, one less egg than pieces of matzah.
Break matzah into small pieces (about the size of a quarter), soak in warm water for a few minutes and drain. While it is draining, mix eggs with cinnamon and sugar, then pour matzah into egg mixture. Most of the egg should be coating the matzah, add water or milk if it is too dry, or more matzah if too wet.
Generously butter a skillet and fry spoonfuls of matzah batter until brown, then turn over to do other side. Can be served with syrup, jam, apple sauce...
This is great for breakfast too!
Noodle kugel with some raisins is always a hit with all ages.
Hi, First, you can go online and search for passover recipes and find lots of good things. Second, if you don't already know, you should find out how strictly the dietary laws will be adhered to for this meal. In general, Jews do not serve meat (including poultry) and dairy in the same meal, but some people are not strict about this. If your host wants to serve kosher (or "kosher style"), you will need to find out whether the main meal will be "meat" or "milk" and then plan accordingly with your kid entree. Also, shellfish and pork are never allowed. At Passover, there are special rules -- no wheat or flour or bread of any kind except matzah. Also, some people do not eat corn, beans and a few other items. Fruit, veggies, nuts, and eggs are always fine. There is a kosher for passover pasta that is available at some stores including safeway, but frankly it's not great. Hope this helps! L.
Here are some good resources:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/family/feature/kidpassove...
http://food-home.kaboose.com/passover-recipes.html
http://www.marthastewart.com/passover-kids-activities?lnc...
BTW - if you make a noodle kugel, make sure you are using Kosher for Passover noodles and not just any noodles. Regular noodles are NOT Kosher for Passover.
Also, I recommend going to Molly Stone's (California Avenue in Palo Alto) for all fo your Passover recipe needs. They have everything!
Good luck!
- J.
How about a noodle kugel. My kids ate it last year!
