Someone stopped me at the Goldberger wedding – which was very beautiful by the way – and asked me about a tofu recipe. So, I thought, why not include in my next column a few dishes using this versatile high-protein food that can be meat, dairy, or pareve, depending on the other ingredients you use. Many of the following recipes are quite appropriate for Shavuos, which is rapidly approaching. Good Yom Tov and good eating!

Pesach is upon us, and we are all busy cleaning and preparing for the holiday. Why not take a moment or two to look over these recipes with the hope that they will assist you in your menu planning. (For those of us who plan menus at the last minute, I say, what does it matter when you plan, as long as there is a menu in time to sit down to the Seder. G-d willing, we will all enjoy a wonderful Seder. Chag kasher vesameach.

Chicken Coating

1 1/2 c. ground matza or matza meal

1/4 c. potato starch

1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. paprika

2 tsp. lemon zest, finely minced

2 T. parsley, finely minced

Your favorite vinaigrette (I like Italian. Or make your own!)

Hamantaschen

½ c. sugar                                                   

1 large egg

3 c. flour

lekvar (prune butter, or as a substitute, date spread)

walnuts, ground

grated lemon rind and grated orange rind

Purim is around the corner, and I thought this simple but elegant dinner would be nice. Of course, once Purim is here, Pesach is not far behind. I would like to hear from you, the readers, with ideas for this column, or any recipes you’d like to see for Pesach and beyond. So, give me a little feedback, and I will do my best to accommodate your suggestions.