Good Passover recipes are worth their weight in gold. Each year I make new ones, but this year these almond butter tahini cookies were amazing! Tasting like they are made with browned butter-but not- I know these cookies with dark chocolate, will be a new hit!
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(This is an updated post on Passover Recipes from 2019.)
Passover recipes are traditional but each year I make something new.
Passover begins on Good Friday this year and I have yet to begin cooking.
Unfortunately, we were called away suddenly to Texas last week because my mother in law died.
She suffered from Alzheimer's the last year and a half and I do believe she would have been happy that she didn't linger longer.
We will miss her but she had a mostly great 87 years. It is an awful disease that badly needs a cure.
So now I'm back and trying to prepare for Passover. Below is an updated post in case you also need to get started.
I had hoped to post some new Passover recipes but sometimes the oldies but goodies, are the best!
(An updated post from 2017)
Passover is a week from Monday and my cooking has begun. Yesterday found me starting 2 pots of chicken soup and experimenting with a new almond butter, tahini cookie.
I was pleasantly surprised by these. They taste rich and a lot like a browned butter cookie, but no butter in these except for the almond butter.
Totally gluten free and perfect for Passover.
I used just a touch of almond flour in them and some dark chocolate chips.
Most are in the freezer, but not before Manservant devoured ½ dozen of them.
I still have a long way to go and tomorrow I will be regrouting our shower that badly needed it.
I took out the grout Thursday-what a mess!
I best figure out quickly what will be on our plate next Monday as Zoe and my folks arrive on Saturday.
I'll do as much as I can before they get here.
To help me focus I decided to put together a roundup of the Passover recipes that have been on our plates through the years.
Even if you don't celebrate Passover I know there will be something here to enjoy!
Passover Food Tips:
A few tips to pass on...I have made gefilte fish in the past, but highly recommend Ungar's gefilte fish, found in the freezer case.
Add some onions, celery and carrots to the water when you boil this loaf and then just follow the directions on the package. It is a hit!
I also make my own horseradish easily in the food processor. Yes. It is a pain to peel and chop and WATCH OUT when you open the lid of the processor!
Those fumes will get you! Throw in a bit of white vinegar, some salt and maybe a cooked beet if you need to tone it down. This is great horseradish!
Need a Passover recipes schedule?
2 weeks ahead: I'm starting my chicken soup today, as well as the matzo balls. These can be frozen and it is good to get them out of the way.
Potato kugels are easily frozen and then thawed and reheated. Matzo toffee and matzo crunch can be made several weeks ahead.
1 week ahead: Macaroons and Passover cookies. Some can be frozen, but I don't freeze the macaroons. Has anyone ever tried that?
3 days ahead: The gefilte fish I do about three days ahead and store in the fridge. I always set my Passover table early.
2 Days ahead: Charoset and horseradish can be made two days before. Brisket can be done two days ahead. Keep it wrapped in the fridge and slice it the day of. They can also be frozen.
Colorado is dry so if I do a meringue dessert I bake the meringues two days ahead and assemble the day of. Most cakes can be frozen and thawed and then assembled the day of, if not the day before.
1 Day ahead: I usually make chopped liver a day ahead. Take anything out of freezer that needs to be thawed overnight.
Day of: Make a list of everything that you are serving and how to reheat them. Get out your serving dishes and utensils and label each plate. (My mother taught me this!)
With any luck you will have someone to help in the kitchen who is good at following directions!
Do your Seder plate and salt water.
I always place green onions and parsley in little vases and place them on the table, too.
I prepare my vegetable on the day of.
So make sure you have what you need to avoid any last minute grocery trips.
I also get a chicken dish ready and then assemble cookie trays, etc.
Now go get dressed and relax. Everything will be perfect.
And there is so much food that no one will notice if you forgot anything!
I hope I will have some new Passover recipes to add during the week if I get a chance.
This matzo grilled cheese is a favorite of mine and though I know it won't work for Seder, be sure to make it during the week. Love this!
For snacks during the week this matzo crunch more than suffices!
Hopefully some of the menus below will give you some ideas if you are behind like I am.
Spring cleaning got the best of me, as did spring fever. Happy Passover or Easter!
Beet Pickled Eggs are a great change from plain hard boiled eggs!
Matzoh Ball Soup and Passover Menu 2015
Matzo Mina Chicken Cardamom Pie
Roast Chicken with Saffron, Hazelnuts and Honey
Glazed Chicken with Lemons and Olives
Za'atar Chicken with Lemons and Red Onions
Apricot Chicken with Olives and Sumac
Roasted Salmon with Fennel
Matzo Fool's Toffee
Rosewater Meringues and Passover Menu 2016
Famous Passover Mocha Nut Cake
Apple Cake with Matzoh Streusel and Caramel Sauce
Flourless, Gluten Free Passover Fudge Cake and Passover Menu 2014
Marshmallows and Matzo S'mores
Chocolate Covered Orange Peels
Easy Raspberry Meringue Cake with Chocolate Ganache
For breakfast you may want to try this Overnight Matzo Brei! So good!
Hope you enjoy my Passover Recipes. Every year I add more so feel free to come celebrate with us!
Recipe
Almond Butter Tahini Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: 2 dozen 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish American
Description
These almond butter tahini cookies are gluten free which makes them perfect for Passover. Chewy, but fragile, I know you will love them. Tasting like they are made with browned butter-but not- I know these cookies with dark chocolate, will be a new hit!
Ingredients
- 2 c brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ¾ t vanilla
- 1 ¼ c almond butter with salt (Make sure this is blended well!)
- ½ c tahini (Make sure the oil is incorporated)
- ¼ t kosher salt and more to sprinkle on top
- ¼ c almond flour
- ⅓ c dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Stir in almond butter and tahini. Mix well. Add almond flour and chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon drop dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. They will be oily. Freeze for about 30 minutes or chill overnight. If oil is puddled on the cookie sheet, use a paper towel to blot up before baking.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350. Place about 15 dough balls per cookie sheet. Sprinkle with more salt if desired. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden. They will spread a bit and may become lacy at the edges. These crumbs taste like browned butter. So good! Cool and let set a minute or so before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Faye says
These are my favorite cookies! The fact that they are KFP (Kosher for Passover) blows me away. I make these for Hanukkah and Passover. If I made them more, I would be eating them all the time.
Abbe says
They are a really good cookie, aren't they? So glad you like them!
lisaiscooking says
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you had a nice Passover. All these dishes look so good. I'd love to try making Matzo toffee.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
I'm so sorry for your family's loss but you are correct about Alzheimer's making life sometimes unbearable. Your oldies but goodies are definitely worth repeating.
sippitysup says
I recall making your charoset recipe a few years ago. This year we'll be in Mexico, so this post will have to suffice. GREG
Abbe Odenwalder says
I think I'd rather be in Mexico!
Pam says
Great roundup, Abbe! We don't celebrate Passover but I have friends who do so they will love the food here, esp the Matzo Mina Chicken Cardamom Pie! I love it all too, esp those pickled eggs and the cookies. Sorry about your MIL. Take care and Happy Passover Cooking!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Wow! This is a very informative post. Not only do you have one delicious cookie we can't wait to try but a million other ideas for passover. Cornerstone content , right here! Just pinned!
Easyfoodsmith says
Wow! They sound amazing with that almond butter and tahini.
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
I love lineups like this and you've reminded me I want to make those chocolate covered orange peels. You cookies look divine Abbe.
angiesrecipes says
Almond butter and tahini are two of my favourite things and you have just put them together with chocolate in one. Absolutely irresistible!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. 🙁 But glad you decided to update this post -- some really nice recipes here, Thanks!
2 sisters recipes says
What a delicious round up for Passover! I bet Passover will be delicious in your house! I am craving for all your desserts!! Amazing!!
Sippity Sup says
I felt sure I'd already commented that the Sephardics in my household will be grateful for the Charoset link. Happy Passover... GREG
Juliana says
Oh Abbe...thanks for sharing all the recipes for Passover...and I am loving the sound and the look of these cookies...almond butter and tahini...
I hope you are having a wonderful week 🙂
Sippity Sup says
I live with two Sephardics and there is often discussion about Ken's Grandma's Sephardic Charoset. So I thank you for this link. GREG
Balvinder Ubi says
All of the Passover recipes look so good! And, the cookies look fabulous. Thanks for sharing the gluten free recipe!
All That I'm Eating says
These all sound so delicious, especially those rosewater meringues. Love the idea of using tahini in a sweet recipe like this.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
I hope you give a tutorial on regrouting your shower, Abbe! That's something that needs to be done here as well. What a delicious round-up of recipes! I'm sure Passover will be delicious at your home. Great idea to get a head start. I need to get better at finding do-ahead recipes!
Beth says
Your cookies look great - and that raspberry meringue cake looks absolutely brilliant!
Liz Berg says
Everything looks fabulous!! I'm especially drooling over all the desserts!
Cheri Savory Spoon says
Hi Abbe, looks like you have a delicious and wonderful line-up of recipes this time of year for you and your family. Each one looks as if it has been prepared with love. I tried re-grouting about 10 years ago and my family still teases me about that one, wish you the best.
Tricia Buice says
What a wonderful roundup Abbe - and even though we don't celebrate Passover, these recipes are terrific. The almond butter cookies sound great and that potato kugel is calling my name. I have never attempted to re-grout my shower but I need to. You are my hero! Have a blessed weekend and thanks!
Angie Schneider says
That's a great roundup of Passpover recipes! Had some black sesame paste cookies some while ago, so I am sure these with almond butter and white tahini are divine.
Kitchen Riffs says
It's always important to do baking experiments! And this looks like a good one -- I'll bet the flavor is super. And speaking of super, really nice list of recipes -- thanks for sharing that. Don't envy you your re-grouting -- not something I like, at all. I recommend a cocktail or two when you're finished. Rewards are important! 🙂