Toasted Almond Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients:

* 1¾ cups (about 9 ounces) whole natural almonds
* 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or packed brown sugar, preferable dark
* ²\³ cup plus 1 tbsp white or light brown granulated sugar
* 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
* 1 tsp amaretto, or ½ tsp kosher-for-Passover almond extract (optional)
* 4 large egg whites
* Pinch of salt

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Olive Oil Schmaltz

Ingredients:

* ½ pound onion, finely chopped (2 cups)
* ¾ tsp salt
* ¼ cup olive oil

Directions:

1. In a strainer, toss the onions with the salt. Cover them with a paper towel and weight down with a bowl or plate topped with a heavy object, like a large can of tomatoes. Let the onions drain for at least 30 minutes, tossing them occasionally. Place the onions in fresh paper toweling or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

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Seven-Fruit Haroset from Surinam

Ingredients:

* 8 ounces unsweetened coconut
* 8 ounces walnuts, chopped, or almonds, grated
* ¼ cup sugar
* 1 tbsp cinnamon
* 8 ounces raisins
* 8 ounces dried apples
* 8 ounces dried prunes
* 8 ounces dried apricots
* 8 ounces dried pears
* 4 ounces cherry jam
* Sweet red wine

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Egyptian Haroset

Ingredients:

* 1 pound dried raisings
* 8 ounces pitted dates
* 2 cups water
* ¼ cup sugar
* ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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Savoy Herbed Matzoh Kleis

Ingredients:

* 6 whole plain matzohs
* 2 cups chicken or beef broth, preferably home-made, or good quality low-sodium canned
* ½ pound onions, finely chopped (2 cups).
* 3 tbsp mild olive or vegetable oil
* 2 tsp fresh minced garlic
* 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
* 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
* 2 tsp grated lemon zest
* 3 large eggs
* About 3 tbsp ground blanched almonds or matzoh meal, plus additional, if desired, for dredging kleis
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 1 recipe Classic Chicken Soup

Directions:

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Matzo Balls

Ingredients:

* 4 large eggs
* 1 recipe Olive Oil Schmaltz
* About 3-5 tbsp chicken broth, preferably homemade, or good-quality low-sodium canned
* About 1 tsp salt or to taste
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 cup matzoh meal (you can substitute up to ¼ cup finely ground skinned almonds for an equal quantity of matzoh meal).
* 3 tbsp finely minces fresh dill or parsley and/or 2 pinches of ginger (optional).
* 1 recipe Classic Chicken Soup

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Huevos Haminados

Ingredients:

* 4-5 packed cups outerskins of onions, rinsed if dirty
* 12 large eggs, in the shell (make sure the shells have no cracks)
* 2 tbsp coffee grounds
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tsp vinegar
* 1 tsp salt
* ¹\³ tsp black pepper.

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Mujadderah-Filled Roasted Red Peppers in Tomato Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:
PEPPERS

* 1 cup (about ½ pound) brown lentils.
* Salt
* 1¼ pounds onions, thinly sliced (5 cups)
* 4 tbsp well-flavored extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
* 1 cup long-grain white rice
* ½ tsp ground cumin
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 8 large red bell peppers (choose peppers that are unblemished, sturdy, and thick-walled).
* 4-5 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
* 3-4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional, for garnish (optional).
TOMATO-GARLIC SAUCE

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Grated Black Radish and Endive Salad in Shallot VinaiGrette

Ingredients:

* ½ pound black radish (available at many green-grocers, specialty and ethnic markets, and some will-stocked supermarkets)
* Coarse kosher salt
* 5 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
* About 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
* ¼ tsp grated lemon zest
* About 4 tbsp excellent-quality extra-virgin olive oil or Olive Oil Schmaltz
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 small Belgian endives
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, preferably flat-leaf.

Directions:

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Chopped Eggs and Onions

Ingredients:

* 3-4 tbsp excellent-quality olive oil or avocado oil
* ½ cup thinly sliced onions, plus ½ cup finely chopped onions
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 6 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled and cut into eighths
* Olive Oil Schmaltz, as needed (Optional)

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