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JeWISHexPonenT.CoM JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 30, 2017 3 FOR TOO LONG, Passover FLOURLESS dressed up with fresh whipped desserts have been considered CHOCOLATE TORTE cream, fruit or candied nuts. tasteless, dry and not worth the bother. This is simply wrong. This cake is a showstopper. I 1 pound dark chocolate There are plenty of delicious made it for a friend’s birthday 2 sticks options, particularly if you are recently and she said she never (or margarine) following a dairy or meal. wants another cake for the rest 8 eggs at room But even if you need a pareve of her life. This is perfectly ele- temperature dessert, we’ve got you covered. gant on its own, or can be 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Heat your oven to 350 just about everything it touch- beginning to hold its shape. Chill degrees. Spray a 9-inch round es, and if you have extra, put it thoroughly until ready to use. pan with cooking spray and line in a Tupperware container; the pan with parchment. Spray your morning coffee will be SORBET LOAF CAKE the parchment. Place the pan that much more special. inside another larger pan in Some simple suggestions: This is relatively simple to make preparation for a water bath. • Purchase Passover cakes or but requires advance planning Set aside. tarts and top them with and time in between steps to In a microwave-safe bowl, homemade whipped cream. ensure proper freezing. melt the chocolate and butter on • Serve pretty bowls of The decor possibilities of this 50 percent power for 3 to 4 min- berries or other cut-up cake are significant; edible flow- utes. Stir until smooth and add fruit with a dollop of ers, candy, fruit or colored sugars the eggs, whisking constantly. whipped cream. can make this quite elaborate — Add the vanilla and mix again. • Scoops of ice cream or sor- or keep it simple. You can use any Pour the batter into the pre- bet are instantly more ele- combination of sorbet flavors, pared pan, and place the “dou- gant and festive with a toppings or fillings that you wish. ble pan” into the oven. Pour spoonful or two of Toasted nuts, coconut flakes, water into the outside pan so whipped cream. Passover cookie crumbs, choco- that it comes at least halfway up • For a dramatic presenta- late bits, caramel, chocolate the cake pan. This keeps the tion requiring a bit more spread, pureed fruit — the sky is cake from getting too crusty on effort, make parfaits: In a the limit. the outside, and it maintains tall, fluted glass, layer This basic fruit version has a the creamy texture. crumbled Passover cookies tropical vibe and is nicely color- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or macaroons, whipped ful, but you can opt for any until the edges are starting to cream and chopped straw- combo that suits your taste. crust but center is still soft berries, ending with and glossy. whipped cream and top- 1 pint mango sorbet Remove the pans from the ping with a whole straw- 1 pint coconut sorbet oven, allow them to cool in a berry. Chill and serve. 1 pint raspberry sorbet Fresh whipped cream is not really a dessert water bath, and invert the cake ½ cup coconut flakes on a plate. Peel off the parch- The following recipe makes 2 ripe bananas, sliced — but it is a spectacular addition to any ment, and serve at room tem- about 2 cups of whipped cream. perature or chilled. In a small skillet, toast the other dessert after a pareve or dairy meal. Serves 12 1 cup heavy whipping cream coconut flakes over medium 1 tablespoon sugar heat, stirring constantly. When FRESH WHIPPED CREAM ½ teaspoon vanilla lightly browned, remove the flakes from the heat and cool This is not really a dessert — Place all the ingredients into completely. (This can be done but it is a spectacular addition a medium bowl. far ahead of time.) to any other dessert after a Whip the mixture until soft Remove the mango sorbet pareve or dairy meal. It elevates peaks form and the cream is from the freezer and allow it

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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 30, 2017 9 WHEN PEOPLE HEAR my “No one can believe my and is often served at Passover husband, David, is Italian and father’s last name was Morpur- throughout Italy. Jewish, they always ask him: go,” said David, a baby boomer David’s seder memories “Have you ever heard of The born in Manhattan. He recalls include his Aunt Dora’s spinach Garden of the Finzi-Continis?” trips with his parents and sib- torte. While this cake is pale They are referring to the lings to the port city of Trieste, green, it tastes lemony and 1970 Academy Award-winning where his father grew up. light. It’s so delicate, it’s hard to movie about aristocratic in “My father never under- believe it’s a Passover pastry. My husband cherishes Ferrara during the 1930s. Fasci- stood eating fish from a jar,” While the Trieste Passover foods from nation with the film never fades David said. was once filled with Morpur- because Americans can’t fath- At seders, his family enjoyed gos, only one cousin remains in his childhood, because om Jews coming from the land poached carp, instead of com- town. The rest of David’s rela- of romance and pasta. mercially prepared gefilte fish. tives have passed away or live in they’re a tie to the Although the Italian Jewish In Italy, regional recipes for America and Israel. scenic seaside city his population has always been haroset abound, calling for any- “It’s sad,” he said. “There’s no scant, it dates back 2,000 years thing from pears to ginger, can- reason to visit Trieste anymore.” family once called home. and claims a distinctive cuisine, died orange peel, chestnuts He cherishes Passover particularly at Passover. Influ- or pine nuts. The Morpurgo foods from his childhood, enced by Mediterranean food, family recipe is a zesty compos- because they’re a tie to the sce- Italian Jews have developed a ite of ingredients. nic seaside city his family once rich cooking style flavored by The signature dish of Italian called home. olive oil and herbs, vegetables, , fried arti- lemons and fish galore. chokes, originated in Rome See Trieste, Page 12

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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 30, 2017 11 more wine or water if the mix- 1 small onion, peeled and Trieste ture starts sticking to the pot. cut into quarters Continued from Page 10 Cool to room temperature 1 carrot, peeled and cut and mix in the nuts with a into sticks ITALIAN HAROSET spoon. Store in a covered con- 1 celery stalk, peeled and 3 apples tainer and refrigerate. The mix- cut into sticks 2 pears ture lasts at least two weeks. 4 whole peppercorns 1 inch of ginger root Yields approximately 3 cups ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 8 ounces pitted dates, cut plus more for sprinkling into thirds POACHED CARP IN 2 tablespoons dry white ¾ cup golden raisins JELLIED | PAREVE wine 4 ounces pitted prunes, 4 carp steaks cut into thirds This appetizer is served instead 1 wedge of lemon, plus a ⅓ cup honey of gefilte fish. whole lemon 1 teaspoon ground 1 envelope unflavored cinnamon Equipment: pareve gelatin ¼ teaspoon lemon zest Fish poacher or large Several parsley sprigs 1 cup concord grape wine pot with rack or steamer ½ cup water basket Coat the poacher and its ½ cup orange juice A flat-bottomed serving dish rack with oil. In the bottom ⅓ cup pignoli (pine nuts) with a 1-inch lip portion of the poacher, place ⅔ cup blanched almonds, the onion, carrot, celery, pep- coarsely chopped Ingredients: Cooking oil for coating See Trieste, Page 14 Peel and core the apples and pears. Cut into ½-inch dice. Peel the ginger. Dice the In Italy, regional recipes for haroset abound, ginger, and then chop the pieces finely. calling for anything from pears to ginger, Place the ingredients — candied orange peel, chestnuts except the nuts—in a nonstick saucepan. Simmer slowly on a or pine nuts. The Morpurgo family recipe low flame for an hour, or until the fruit softens. Add a little is a zesty composite of ingredients. Haroset: nata_vkusidey; pine nuts: Diana Taliun/iStock/Thinkstock.com

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14 MARCH 30, 2017 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM EVERYONE NEEDS crowd-pleasing challenging. For some, making the same recipes with my readers so they can make recipes we can turn to over and over recipes each year represents tradition, a fresh, fabulous, and easy meals that will again. This is important for every holi- comfort and familiarity and, for others be loved, wow guests and be treasured for day, but especially for Passover, when like me, trying new recipes makes me years to come. ingredients are usually more limited. excited to come to the table and share Here are my tips and tricks to making At the heart of every Jewish celebra- new tastes with others. Passover cooking easy and delicious, fol- tion is family or friends gathered around The effort and energy one extends to lowed by three Passover-friendly recipes the table enjoying stories, conversation, prepare for family on any holiday creates — soup, main course and dessert — from tradition and great dishes. I believe with a connection and the memories for one’s my kosher cookbook, CELEBRATE. all of my heart that these traditions, these family that will be cherished forever. Whenever possible, stick to recipes meals and these remarkable memories I am motivated to inspire people to that are naturally kosher for Passover — have held us together as a Jewish people taste new dishes, to broaden one’s palate, recipes that include great natural flavor for thousands of years. or mostly to enjoy the moments they enhancers, like lemon and other citrus, The art and creation of an inspired spend in the kitchen preparing for fresh garlic, onion, wine, fresh and dried (and delicious) Passover meal can be Passover. My mission is to share fantastic herbs, toasted nuts and the freshest

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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 30, 2017 15 A few days ahead of time, and whipped cream and make ⅓ cup matzo meal or parsley, for garnish Fuss prepare recipes that can be it look almost homemade. ¼ cup finely chopped fresh To prepare the meatballs: Continued from Page 15 stored in the refrigerator for a If you are joining or hosting cilantro Combine the turkey, matzo day or two, like salad dressings, a Passover seder that is more ¼ cup chopped fresh meal, cilantro, parsley, cumin vegetables and fruits. Stay away dips, desserts, kugel and defi- traditional and plan on follow- parsley and salt in a medium bowl. Use from lots of matzo meal and nitely chicken soup. ing a hagaddah completely, ½ teaspoon ground cumin a wooden spoon to gently stir potato starch dishes. You will Follow these freezing tips: remember to serve your guests 1½ teaspoons kosher salt the mixture until blended. feel better and look better, too. Let cool before freezing. Cover and children something before 1 large egg, lightly beaten Add the egg, mixing until com- Make lists, lots of lists. Lists food with heavy-duty alu- you start. I recommend a few bined. Form into 1-inch balls. like: your menu, your grocery minum foil for the freezer. meatballs with tomato sauce on For the soup: To prepare the soup: Heat list, the ingredients that you Defrost most food in the refrig- baked potatoes. This way, the oil in a large stockpot over were able to store from last year, erator, then move to the count- everyone can enjoy the experi- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin medium-high heat. Add the favorite recipes each year, er before reheating. Recipes ence without hunger pains. olive oil onion and cook, stirring guests at each meal, how much with sauces freeze well, as do 1 yellow onion, finely occasionally, until soft, about you bought and what you need soups and roasts. Label the ALBONDIGA SOUP chopped six minutes. Add the garlic to replace before next year. items in the freezer. Reheat 2 cloves garlic, minced and cook until fragrant, about Keep these lists to use from fried foods like schnitzel and This exotic Spanish soup is a 6 cups chicken broth one minute. Add the broth, year to year. starchy dishes like potato Passover favorite for my 2 cups water water and tomato paste, stir- Create a menu so you can be kugel, directly from family, precisely 2 tablespoons tomato ring to dissolve. Add the car- organized and generate new the freezer into a because it tastes paste rots; bring them to a boil over lists from your menu. Always 250-degree oven. nothing like 2 carrots, peeled and sliced high heat. add one or two new recipes to Do not defrost Passover. Carrots 1 large zucchini, halved Reduce to a simmer and add the menu, but do not make a first; it might get and zucchinis, lengthwise and sliced the meatballs; cook for 15 min- full menu of new recipes. Trust soggy. fresh cilantro, ½ cup chopped fresh utes over medium-low heat. me, you will become over- Cheat a little. wonderful rich cilantro or parsley Add the zucchini; cook until whelmed and the cooking time Encourage guests broth and flavorful 1 teaspoon dried oregano the carrots and zucchini are could become burdensome. to bring dishes to meatballs — ¾ teaspoon kosher salt tender and the meatballs are Make ahead anything that contribute to the meal; albondigas — make a ½ teaspoon ground black cooked through, an additional can be stored in the freezer, like it makes them feel like a part filling first course that your pepper 10 to 15 minutes. Add the roasts, soups, dips, some kugels of the event. Or buy something family and guests will love. 1 avocado, pitted and chopped cilantro, oregano, salt and desserts. Especially recipes that looks great and makes life a chopped, for garnish and pepper. Serve warm with that are better prepared ahead little easier. Remember, you can For the meatballs: 1 lime, cut into wedges, for avocado, lime wedges and a of time, like stuffed cabbage, dress up a flourless chocolate garnish sprinkle of minced cilantro. short ribs, roasts and . cake with some pureed berries 1 pound ground turkey ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro Serves 10

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16 MARCH 30, 2017 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ¼ pound shiitake the oven. Pour the reserved Generous amount of choco- covered, in a dry place. SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS mushrooms, sliced lemon juice, wine and olives late and pareve white chocolate To prepare the filling: Melt AND ARTICHOKES 10 large cloves garlic over the chicken. Return the shavings, for garnish the chocolate in a medium 8 shallots, peeled and chicken to the oven and cook saucepan over low heat, stir- Your house will smell amazing halved for an additional 10 to 15 min- Preheat your oven to ring until smooth. Cool when you make this chicken. 2 teaspoons fresh thyme utes. Serve warm with vegeta- 450 degrees. Grease a to lukewarm. Using Wine, chicken, shallots, garlic, leaves or ½ teaspoon bles and pan juices. 9-inch deep-dish pie an electric mixer, lemons, mushrooms — whoa! dried Serves 8 pan. To prepare the beat the egg yolks, Artichoke bottoms are available 1 cup dry white wine meringue crust: sugar, water and in both the freezer section and 1 cup pitted green olives CHOCOLATE ANGEL PIE With an electric salt until frothy. in a can. If using frozen mixer, beat the egg Stir into the pan artichokes, thaw Preheat your oven For the meringue crust: whites in a large of melted choco- before using. You to 500 degrees. bowl until soft peaks late. Cook the mix- can also use mari- Place the chicken 4 egg whites, at room nated artichoke in a shallow roast- temperature hearts from a jar ing pan. Drizzle it 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons At the heart of every Jewish celebration is family in place of the with two table- sugar or friends gathered around the table enjoying artichoke bot- spoons of oil, and 1 teaspoon potato starch toms. Just be sure season with the 1 teaspoon distilled white stories, conversation, tradition and great dishes. to drain them salt and pepper. vinegar before using. This Zest each lemon into ¾ teaspoon Passover vanilla form. Gradually add the sugar ture over low heat, whisking must be served warm. long strips; squeeze the extract and potato starch, constantly constantly until thick, about juice into a separate small bowl. beating. Stir in the vinegar and four minutes. Cool completely. 2 (3- to 4-pound) chickens, Set the juice aside. Combine the For the filling: vanilla; beat until stiff peaks Fold the chocolate mixture cut into eighths lemon zest, artichokes, mush- form and the meringue is thick into half of the prepared 5 tablespoons extra-virgin rooms, garlic, shallots and 2 ounces unsweetened and glossy. whipped cream. Pour it into the olive oil, divided thyme in a medium bowl. Add chocolate, chopped Spoon the meringue into the cooled shell; chill in the refriger- 1 teaspoon kosher salt the remaining three table- 4 egg yolks prepared pie pan; press against ator until the mousse is set. Top ½ teaspoon ground black spoons of oil; toss to coat. ½ cup sugar the sides to form a crust. Place in with the remaining half of pepper Arrange the mixture in a pan 2 tablespoons water the oven and turn off the heat. whipped cream; garnish with the Zest and juice of 2 lemons around the chicken. ⅛ teaspoon salt Leave the meringue in the oven chocolate and white chocolate 1 pound artichoke bottoms Roast until the chicken is 2 cups pareve whipping for 3 hours; remove shavings. Store the pie in the (or zucchini sliced in golden brown, about 40 min- cream, whipped until soft the pan to cool. The meringue refrigerator until ready to serve. 1-inch rounds) utes. Remove the chicken from peaks form, divided can be stored for up to 2 days, Serves 10 l Soup (facing): Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Thinkstock.com; mushrooms: sommail; meringue: StephanieFrey/iStock/Thinkstock.com

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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 30, 2017 17 EVEN THE MOST finicky the seder tables of yesteryear. satisfied with sacramental WHY IS door,” said Israeli wine wine snob won’t be able to “pass “These days there are so wine,” said Jay Buchsbaum, a PASSOVER HIGH blogger and colum- over” the new generation of many different kosher wines vice president at the New Jer- SEASON FOR nist David Rhodes, kosher wines. Increasingly, the out there that even Trader Joe’s sey-based Royal Wine Corp. KOSHER WINE? who runs the “Drink mindset is that since Jews are sells them, and you know what? “They have more disposable The demand for kosher Israel” Facebook page. commanded to drink four cups They’re not bad,” said Arlene income, and they’re willing wine also makes a steep climb Since seder participants of wine at the Passover seder, Mathes-Scharf, speaking at the to spend a little more for a around the time of Passover, the drink so much wine at the tra- they might as well drink high- time of year when her email good wine. They’re not will- widely celebrated Jewish holiday ditional gathering — much of quality wine. was humming, her phone was ing to settle.” that often attracts a mix of fami- it on a relatively empty stomach The last decade has witnessed ringing off the hook and In addition to kosher wine ly members and friends with — before the meal, it’s impor- a veritable explosion of high- her website — .com — industry giants such as Carmel varying needs at the same seder tant to supply wine that won’t quality kosher wines, a far cry was getting countless hits from from Israel, Baron Herzog from table. In such scenarios, even make them too drunk to from the heavy, sweet and vague- consumers who find them- California and Bartenura from those who don’t keep kosher appreciate the message of the ly medicinal wines that graced selves in Passover-related food Italy, many smaller European laws might purchase kosher seder, warned California- and wine quandaries. boutique wineries are securing wines. “It’s safer that way,” based kosher wine critic and Indeed, industry insiders kosher certification for a seg- Buchsbaum said. blogger David Raccah, who report that for more than a ment of their wines. It’s no wonder, then, that 40 runs kosherwinemusings.com. decade, the variety and quality of “They like that there’s a percent of all kosher wine is “That’s why it’s the worst kosher wine has been on the ready market for better sold in the months leading up time to try ‘bombastic,’ high- rise, matching customers’ kosher wine today,” Buchs- to Passover. alcohol wines,” Raccah said. tastes and demands. baum said. “They know that “If you estimate that a seder “You’ll want to stick to light “Today’s Jewish con- the moment the grapes are has 18 adults who each drink wines like Via Sparkling, sumer is more sophisticat- crushed, the wine has already four cups, that adds up. There’s preferably under 10 percent ed and discerning, and not been bought.” a lot of wine coming in the alcohol, that won’t land you flat

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Although most kosher wines are marked KP (kosher for Passover), there is for wines from Israel, which heard hundreds of times from the occasional kosher wine that isn’t approved for the holiday, including some fruity sangrias. exports some 1.5 million bot- consumers: “I’m not really • Avoid inebriation. Since most of the ceremonial four cups of wine are consumed on a tles to the U.S. each year. kosher, but I had to bring relatively empty stomach in the first hour of the seder, you’ll want to buy wines with an “Not only is Israel the place something nice to a seder alcohol content of under 10 percent. that the story of Passover is once and I’ve been drinking • Drink up year-round. The more varieties you sample, the better your palette will evolve, and about — wine is mentioned that wine ever since.” eventually you’ll start to taste the different between high-quality and low-quality wine. Go to local wine over 70 times in the Torah — “Look at it this way,” Buchs- events or get together with friends for wine tastings. but buying Israeli is a chance to baum said. “The largest-selling support Israel and Israelis,” Moscato [an Italian sparkling • Don’t break the bank. You can get some very good wines in the $15 to $20 range. Spending any more said Rhodes, who added that wine] in the world is a kosher than that doesn’t guarantee that you’re getting a vastly superior wine. vineyards are an efficient way wine by Bartenura that sells 5 • Be ready for special cases. Prepare for guests who have sulfite allergies (symptoms like headaches can to use the Jewish state’s land million bottles annually. Most of surface as additional cups are consumed at the seder). Have at least one bottle of kosher for Passover since grapes are both a low- those customers aren’t even Jew- organic sulfite-free juice or wine on hand, just in case. l water and high-profit crop. ish. They just like the wine.” l “You can get upscale French and Italian kosher wines along CU with California ones, but the hottest trend is the Israeli wines,” Award Winning Israeli Wines JERUSALEM Royal Wine’s Buchsbaum said. According to Rhodes, Israel’s Israeli Gift Shop expanding high-quality wine For Your Seder “WHERE YOU’LL FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN ISRAEL” market took off in 1983, when Golan Heights Winery ENHANCE YOUR (under its Yarden label) opened HOLIDAY its doors. These days, Israeli Seder plates with the latest and fin- wines are bringing home prizes – est selection of table Kiddish cups from international competitions. 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