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The Passover Potluck is a unique annual online event. I’ve invited my friends, both Jewish and non-Jewish, to share recipes that are kosher for Passover. My goals are simple– to foster mutual understanding between different cultures, to introduce you to my foodie friends, and to share yummy recipes and cooking ideas for Passover! To learn more about the Passover holiday, click here. To learn about what makes a recipe kosher for Passover, click here. To check out the other Passover Potluck recipes, click here.

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So here’s a funny story. I connected with this girl named Jackie online– she writes a food blog called Domestic Fits. We quickly became blogging buddies. From day one, we just seemed to “click.” She’s also a Southern California blogger, so we decided to meet up at a local foodie event. When we first saw each other in person, Jackie smiled. “I thought it might be you, and now that I see you in person I know it’s true!” Jackie reminded me that we were good friends back in 4th grade. We both come from a small hometown on the Central Coast of California. We shared the same small circle of friends that year. I’m pretty sure we even went to each other’s birthday parties. At the end of the year, Jackie’s family moved to Washington, and we lost touch. She ended up getting married (with a different last name– which is why it took me longer to recognize her!). Eventually, she started a food blog.

Years and years later, we found each other online and had that instant connection. Weird, right?? It’s a small, small world!

Anyway, I love Jackie’s blog, and not just because she’s my 4th grade buddy. She’s a talented cook and a wonderful photographer. Today, she’s sharing a dairy side dish for the Passover Potluck – her Roasted Mushroom Quinoa Risotto. This would be terrific as the side dish at a vegetarian or dairy Seder. It’s also a fun one to keep on hand for the week of meals following the Seder– or for any day, really! It’s creamy, delicious, and full of protein. Please note that certain Jews believe quinoa falls under the category of kitniyot, and do not eat it during Passover. There is a growing acceptance of quinoa, however, and there are now brands marked Kosher for Passover. If you’re unsure, it’s best to check with a trusted rabbinical authority. For those who do eat quinoa during Passover, this is a delicious option. Enjoy! ~ Tori

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Jackie says:

I’m Jackie, from Domestic Fits and I’m very honored to be posting here, given that I am, in fact, a Shiksa. Although I’m not Jewish, I have had the pleasure of working for a Jewish organization for the past 3 years. In my off-line life (outside of my blog!) I run a social work program for low-income senior citizens on Los Angeles, most of whom are Jewish. Through my work I have been able to learn so much about the Jewish faith, customs and food. I recently asked a 91-year-old woman I work with what her favorite Jewish food is. “Latkes!” she said, without hesitation. She explained that it was the first food that she had ever learned to make, the first food she taught her daughter AND her granddaughter to make. It has become a tradition for the three of them to make Latkes together every year during Hanukkah, three generations of women spending time in the kitchen together. That sounds like a perfect afternoon to me!

Here is a recipe that I love to make when rice isn’t an option but I still want some carbs! It has a satisfying creaminess with the earthiness of roasted mushrooms.

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