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Beets with Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens

Pair roasted beets and goat cheese  with crisp baby greens and crunchy walnuts for a salad that almost explodes with flavor and color.  You can prepare the beets up to two days in advance.

Beets with Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • 6 medium beets (red and golden), about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 cups mixed baby salad greens
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. Leave root and 1-inch stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Place beets and 1 cup water in a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish; cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender. Cool beets slightly. Trim off roots; rub off skins. Cut beets into wedges; cool completely.

3. Place greens and parsley in a large bowl; toss. Combine vinegar, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Gradually drizzle in oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over greens mixture; toss gently. Arrange 1 cup salad on each of 8 plates; top evenly with beets. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons nuts.

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Lemon Chicken Soup with Dumplings

Roasting the bones adds richer, deeper flavor to the stock. If you don't see chicken bones in your butcher's case, ask for them. Take your time when tempering the egg (used to add body to the soup) with the hot broth; the payoff is a smooth, silky texture. Make-ahead tip: Cook and chill the stock a day ahead; skim solidified fat from cold stock before heating and proceeding with recipe.

Lemon Chicken Soup with Dumplings Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken bones (such as necks and backs)
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2/3 cup matzo meal
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sparkling water
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten and divided
  • 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Arrange first 4 ingredients on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 425° for 45 minutes or until browned.

3. Combine chicken mixture, 12 cups water, and bay leaf in a stockpot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 2 hours, skimming fat and foam from surface occasionally. Strain stock through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Skim fat from surface of stock; discard fat. Return stock to pan; stir in turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

4. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, matzo meal, and the next 5 ingredients (through pepper). Add 2 eggs; stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. With moist hands, shape the mixture into 24 (1-inch) balls. Bring stock to a simmer (do not boil). Add dumplings to stock, and cook for 15 minutes. Add chicken, and continue cooking 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove pan from heat. Remove chicken from stock, and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut chicken into thin slices; return to pan. Remove 1 cup hot broth mixture. Place remaining 1 egg in a medium bowl. Gradually add 1 cup hot broth mixture to egg, stirring constantly with a whisk. Slowly pour beaten egg mixture into pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in lemon juice, and sprinkle with dill.

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Brown Sugar-Glazed Capon with Bourbon Gravy

Capons are great for a special occasion, but a 6-pound roasting chicken works equally well (cook times stay the same). Potato starch thickens the gravy and fits within Passover dietary restrictions.

Brown Sugar-Glazed Capon with Bourbon Gravy Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • 1 (6-pound) whole capon or roasting chicken
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1/3 cup minced shallots
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons potato starch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Remove and discard giblets and neck from capon. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine sugar, 2 teaspoons mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rub sugar mixture under loosened skin and over breast and drumsticks. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under capon. Place capon, breast side up, on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Pour 1 cup water into bottom of pan; place rack in pan. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes.

3. Baste capon with 1 cup broth; loosely cover capon with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350° (do not remove capon from oven). Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and baste with remaining broth. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meaty part of thigh registers 165°. Remove from oven; let stand for 20 minutes. Discard the skin before serving.

4. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings from pan into bag. Let stand 2 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag, and carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into measuring cup, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Pour drippings into a small saucepan; stir in shallots. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard and bourbon, stirring with a whisk; simmer 1 minute. Combine potato starch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; stir starch mixture into bourbon mixture. Simmer for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and pepper. Serve gravy with the capon.

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Green Beans with Shallots and Hazelnuts

Green Beans with Shallots and Hazelnuts Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Preparation

1. Combine 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.

2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat. Add shallots, and sauté for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Add beans, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes or until beans are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

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Israeli Carrots

The vivid garlic-and-herb vinaigrette contrasts with the sweet carrots.

Israeli Carrots Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 pound baby carrots, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add carrots; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.

2. Place garlic in a food processor; pulse 3 times or until finely chopped. Add cilantro; pulse 3 times or until combined. Add dill and remaining ingredients; pulse 3 times or until well combined. Spoon dill mixture over carrots; toss gently to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Quinoa Salad with Artichokes and Parsley

Parsley has its own spot on the seder plate, representing spring. Although quinoa is considered a whole grain, it is, in fact, a seed—making it a welcome addition to a Passover meal.

Quinoa Salad with Artichokes and Parsley Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped spring or sweet onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 5 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and thyme; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add artichokes; sauté 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add broth and quinoa; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 18 minutes or until liquid is completely absorbed.

2. Remove pan from heat. Stir in parsley, rind, juice, and salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Sponge Cake with Orange Curd and Strawberries

Dairy- and flour-free, this cake is a winner year-round. Matzo cake meal—finely ground matzo—stands in for wheat flour.

Sponge Cake with Orange Curd and Strawberries Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 8 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup matzo cake meal
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • Cooking spray
  • Orange Curd:
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 pound strawberries, halved

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°.

2. To prepare cake, place the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed 5 minutes or until thick and pale. Place 8 egg whites in a separate large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed 3 minutes or until stiff peaks form, using clean, dry beaters. Gently fold egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.

3. Sift together almond flour, cake meal, and 1/4 cup potato starch; gently fold into egg mixture.

4. Coat 2 (8 x 2-inch) round metal cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms of pans with wax paper. Coat wax paper with cooking spray. Spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert pans on a wire rack; cool cake completely in inverted pans.

5. To prepare curd, place orange rind, orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon potato starch, and 3 eggs in a small saucepan; stir with a whisk until smooth. Place pan over medium-low heat; cook for 6 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Spoon curd into a bowl, and place plastic wrap on surface of curd. Chill.

6. Loosen cakes from sides of pans using a narrow metal spatula. Place 1 cake layer, upside down, on a plate. Remove and discard wax paper. Spread half of curd over cake, and arrange half of strawberries over curd. Top with the remaining cake layer, upside down. Spread the remaining curd over cake. Arrange remaining strawberry halves over curd.

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Date and Almond Truffles

This dessert is for those at the table who want just a little something sweet. Store truffles in an airtight container for up to five days.

Date and Almond Truffles Photo by: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole pitted dates
  • 2 cups slivered blanched almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut, toasted

Preparation

1. Place first 5 ingredients in a food processor. Process 45 seconds, scraping down sides as needed, or until mixture forms a thick paste.

2. Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Shape the almond mixture into 36 (1-inch) balls. Roll balls in toasted coconut.

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Formal Menu Top A Celebration of Traditions

Beets with Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens

Lemon Chicken Soup with Dumplings

Brown Sugar-Glazed Capon with Bourbon Gravy

Green Beans with Shallots and Hazelnuts

Israeli Carrots

Quinoa Salad with Artichokes and Parsley

Sponge Cake with Orange Curd and Strawberries

Date and Almond Truffles

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Shopping List for A Celebration of Traditions

Serves 0

When you grow up eating both Easter and Passover meals, you have lots of delicious flavors to draw on for one of the first feasts of spring. (Serves 8)

Shopping List:

Baking

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 2 1/2 cups whole pitted dates

Canned

  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

Dairy

  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 8 large egg whites

Frozen

  • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed

Meat

  • 2 pounds chicken bones (such as necks and backs)
  • 1 (6-pound) whole capon or roasting chicken

Other

  • 1 cup water
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 quarts water
  • Cake:
  • 2 cups slivered blanched almonds, toasted

Produce

  • 6 medium beets (red and golden), about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 8 cups mixed baby salad greens
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 pound baby carrots, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 cup chopped spring or sweet onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

Special

  • 2/3 cup matzo meal
  • 1/4 cup matzo cake meal

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe List

Beets with Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens

Lemon Chicken Soup with Dumplings

Brown Sugar-Glazed Capon with Bourbon Gravy

Green Beans with Shallots and Hazelnuts

Israeli Carrots

Quinoa Salad with Artichokes and Parsley

Sponge Cake with Orange Curd and Strawberries

Date and Almond Truffles

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