With all that is going on in our world right now I suddenly realized that Passover 2020 is quickly approaching!
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The Passover Seder
Due to social distancing we may not be able to have traditional seders this year. Our seders may take on a whole new persona! According to the Jerusalem Post “In a remarkable ruling, senior Orthodox rabbis have given permission for people to use the Zoom video conferencing service at the Passover 2020 Seder to allow families separated by the coronavirus pandemic to connect with one another on what is one of the high points of the Jewish calendar.”
WHAT’S NEW FOR PASSOVER 2020 (5780)
Innovative Newcomers: From Gooey, Gluten-Free Pizza and Passover “Pringles” to Cold Brew Earl Grey Macaroons
Trendy Twists: Old Favorites, Guiltless Treats, and Gluten-Free Surprises
Healthy Inspirations: Fresh Menu Ideas for Vegan, Paleo, and Low Carb Diets from Rorie Weisberg and Esty Wolbe, Star Chefs from Kosher.com
Passover starts at sundown on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. That gives you just a few weeks to figure out how to take a tradition that’s been around for thousands of years and make it feel fresh.
KAYCO and Manischewitz, two of the most trusted names in kosher food, are here to help. So is Kosher.com, the premier website for all things kosher. These institutions keep a sharp eye on consumer trends in order to develop and launch exciting new products and recipes every year. That’s why, in today’s health-minded climate, the focus is on better-for-you options that inspire satisfying meals while also promoting physical well being.
Innovative Rollouts
Skeptics take heart: gone are the days when Passover “substitutes” can leave a bad taste in your mouth. You’d never know that Manischewitz’s Gluten-Free Sicilian-style Pizza and Absolutely Gluten Free Stacked Potato Chips (available in 3 flavors) are kosher for Passover, let alone gluten-free! Then there’s dairy-free Gefen Almond Milk, perfect with gluten-free Gefen Granola; “clean” non-GMO snacks like Beet Chips and Carrot Chips; and vegan 5-ingredient Freedom Bars for wholesome snacking.
You can even enjoy a sandwich during Passover this year thanks to rolls from No Way! It’s Gluten Free. The Tuscanini brand is introducing 4 varieties of all-natural sparkling seltzers with zero calories, bottled at the source and imported from Italy. And Heaven & Earth’s unique new veggie juice blends come in single-serve packs for nutritious refreshment on the go.
And if you are not quite into being so virtuous you can go ahead and indulge in new finds like Manischewitz Cold Brew Macaroons (Affiliate Link) in two varieties, Coffee and Earl Grey (whaaaat?!), made from real tea and coffee. Or the luscious Birthday Cake macaroons complete with rainbow sprinkles.
Of course, some classics are perfect the way they are. This year Manischewitz reboots the packaging for everyone’s favorite Horseradish, now in adorable mason jars you can put straight on the Seder table. They are also introducing Handmade Shmura Matzo (Affiliate Link) with a light, delicate texture – perfect for the traditional Seder.
Passover 2020 Seder Menus
Now that your pantry is stocked, it’s time to think about home-made meals. Kosher.com has hundreds of ideas for lightening things up. This is where top chefs cook up new Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo and Low-carb seder menus and share their delicious recipes with you. Here, hot off the presses, are Seder menus and recipes that are on trend for Passover 2020 from two of the channel’s most popular hosts – Rorie Weisberg (Living Full ‘n Free) and Esty Wolbe (Easy Does It).
Esty Wolbe’s Passover 2020 Recipes include a rich Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie topped with smooth mashed potatoes, easy Chimichurri Cauliflower “Steaks,” low carb Salami Nachos, and much more. Care to give Passover a healthy Mediterranean spin? Esty’s hearty Braised Lamb Shanks and flavorful Roasted Eggplant, garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds, fit the bill.