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In the Pesach issue of Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller, Chavi Sperber shares a recipe for Gnocchi and for Shlishkes that can be eaten on Passover.  These are such inventive ways to use potatoes, I can’t wait to try the gnocchi.  She also inspired me to scour our site for more inventive ways to use potatoes this year.  Here are some new ideas I hope you will enjoy.

Sweet Potatoes with Raisins and Poblano Chile Rajas

These Buffalo Potatoes use a mixture of fresh potatoes and instand potatoes for a surprising result.  I would replace the Old Bay with a Kosher for Passover seasoned salt.

Buffalo Potatoes

Artichoke Dauphinoise Potatoes

Sweet Potato Skins

Creamy, Chunky, Rustic, and Flavorful Potato Leek Soup

Image: Hassleback Potatoes

On Purim day, this year falling on March 8th, 2012, we all sit down to a big feast, a Seudah.   This festive meal is a great time to experiment and have fun.  In the Purim issue of Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller, Jamie shares 4 new creative salad recipes to start off your seudah either on their own or even as a salad buffet.  We have even more salad recipes here on JoyofKosher.com it is hard to sort through them all.  Since a lot of us like to go global with our Seudah menus I figured I would showcase 5 salads from around the world. I hope you find one or more that you like.

If you are in the mood to travel to Italy, you can try this White Bean Salad given to us by Chef Jeff Nathan of Abigael’s.

You might choose to go to Japan with this Easy California Roll Salad.

India is a really fun choice starting with this Cabbage Chana Dal Salad.

You can start off a German meal with this Warm Red Cabbage Salad.

If you decide to go to France you can try this Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon.

Hamentaschen are in-arguably the dessert du jour for Purim, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no room for creative interpretation.  Iron out the corners, add a lollipop stick handle for grab-and-go fun, and you’d get these stunningly simple Pie Pops.  Between the tender crust and fruity center, what are they but miniature, triangular pies, after all?

Familiar fillings with small twists liven up the standard pastry, sure to satisfy the traditional and adventurous palate alike. Not to mention, the downsized format is perfect for portion control.  Right at home in a basket of mishloach manot, recipients both young and old alike can find flavors to enjoy.

Creamy Chocolate Mousse is a fool-proof pick for any crowd, possessing a richness and depth of flavor unexpected from such a simple preparation. As long as you don’t mention the secret ingredient (tofu!) no one would ever be the wiser.

Pecan pie, that sweet southern belle, meets with the decidedly northern delight of maple syrup.  Crunchy, nutty, nectarous and salty, this study in contrasts comes together harmoniously in each bite.

Finally, the last filling is not one to share with the kids, Poached Pear is a treat for the adults to fight over instead.  Tender pieces of ripe pear are gently simmered in and infused with cider and red wine before being stuffed inside those flaky pastry cases.   Family-style pies can only dream of being this elegant and fun all at once.

Finally! Download & Print Your Purim Cards.  There’s one to suit your style. (more…)

Jamie shares her mix and match Global menus, Mexican, Italian and Chinese in this month’s issue of Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller.  (more…)

Here are some of our favorite things, featured in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine.  All are available from our favorite store, Kitchen Clique, owned by our favorite gadget girl, Faigie Sprecher.

India Tree Decorating Sugars and Decoratifs. Prices vary at KitchenClique.com.

Tovolo Mini Whip Cream Whipper $14.99 at KitchenClique.com.

Batter Babies $4.99 at KitchenClique.com. Cake Babies are $7.99.
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Chef’n Sleekstor Pinch Pour Prep Bowls. $9.99 at KitchenClique.com.
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Smiley Face Pancake Pan $34.99 at KitchenClique.com
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To see last month’s favorite things click here.

In the Purim issue of Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller, Jamie shares 5 great appetizers that also work for a weekday dinner.  Here are 5 more. (more…)

In the Purim issue of Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller, Julie Negrin shares the perfect Mishloach Manot filler, Mini Quiches.   (more…)

Melinda Strauss, blogger from Kitchen-Tested, shares her dinner favorites in the magazine this month.  Learn more about Melinda and get more recipes from her here.

We brought you eight low-calorie recipes – now it’s time to vote! (more…)

On Chanukah we like to fry from latkes to egg rolls we have them all! (more…)

Love the labels in the latest edition of Joy of Kosher magazine? Download and print them here to use them to adorn or store your own Chanukah treats. (more…)

Here are some more One-Skillet recipes from Jamie!

In Beyond Gelt, Victoria shares her recipe for Sourdough Brittle, here you can find more candy recipes for flavored mashmallows, candy apples and more.  (more…)

Get more recipes from June Hersh, the Kosher Carnivore.