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Oooh I’ve got another great Pesach dessert for y

Oooh I’ve got another great Pesach dessert for you!!! I just want to say that I’m reallllly enjoying sharing so many of my delicious Pesach recipes right here on my feed ❤️ I also created a highlight with more recipes that I’m sharing in stories as I prep for Pesach.
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S’mores Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients:
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped chocolate/chocolate chips
1/4 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and sugar, then add the coconut, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Mix with a spatula or a wooden spoon until the batter is thick, then add the chocolate and mini marshmallows. If your batter is too loose, add more shredded coconut until it can be scooped into balls.
Scoop the macaroon batter onto the parchment paper using a mini ice cream scoop or a tablespoon and form into balls. Flatten the tops slightly and bake for 15 minutes, until the coconut is toasted and the macaroons are set.
Allow to cool then top with melted chocolate and more marshmallows. If you have a kitchen torch, you can toast the tops of the marshmallows, or put the macaroons under a broiler quickly to toast.
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Have you started prepping for Pesach yet? If not, when are you starting?
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#pesachprep #pesach #passover2020 #macaroons #coconut #smores #marshmallows #kosherforpassover #jewfood #foodblogfeed #dessertsofinstagram #thefeedfeedbaking #thefeedfeedglutenfree #glutenfreecookies #cookiesofinstagram

When Nora loves something I make, I KNOW it’s wo

When Nora loves something I make, I KNOW it’s worth sharing!!! This cookie recipe comes from my friend in Seattle who is an amazing chef and he gave me permission to share it with all of you 🥳 Thanks Eli Varon and happy belated birthday!
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The BEST Passover Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
recipe shared (with permission) from @ev_events_seattle
makes around 4 dozen cookies
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3/4 cup oil (or room temp margarine)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups @fullnfree grain free flour blend (or almond flour + 1 Tbsp tapioca flour/starch)*if you don’t have tapioca, you can leave it out but the cookies won’t be as chewy
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips + some finely chopped chocolate
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In a mixing bowl, blend together the oil, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add the baking soda, vanilla, egg, and yolk. Add the flour blend and salt, and mix until a dough is formed. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
Using 1/2 Tbsp measuring spoon, scoop out the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. The cookies spread a lot while they bake so I don't recommend using a larger scoop...unless you want huge cookies!
350°f for 10 min. Cookies will continue to cook once they are out of the oven so don't bake for longer than 10 minutes.
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So who’s making these cookies??? Send pics and tag me when you do 🙌🏻
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#chocolatechipcookies #cookiesofinstagram #passovercookies #passover2020 #pesach #glutenfreerecipes #grainfreebaking #kidfriendlyfood #dairyfreerecipes #thebakefeed @thefeedfeed.baking #thefeedfeedglutenfree #thefeedfeedbaking #bakefromscratch #bakinggoals

Just gonna keep sharing recipes bc it’s somethin

Just gonna keep sharing recipes bc it’s something I CAN do during this time and I know it adds value to your lives 🙏🏻 I feel like I can bring joy and hope in many ways and right now, this just feels right. As I prepare for my first Pesach at home, I turn to something I know I’m great at...baking!
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So here are my super delicious Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns👇🏻 The original recipe is on MelindaStrauss.com/kitchentested
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Gluten Free Dough:
3 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup neutral oil, melted
2 Tbsp honey
2 eggs, room temperature
Filling:
1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1/2 cup coconut sugar (can use brown sugar)
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, combine the almond flour, salt and baking soda. In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, honey, and eggs. Add the egg mixture to the almond flour mixture and stir with a spatula until a smooth dough forms. The dough is sticky so let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Roll out the dough between two large prices of parchment paper into a 9x13 inch rectangle.
Drizzle the dough with the honey then combine the coconut sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle the mixture over the honey. Spread it carefully all over the dough.
Carefully, using the bottom piece of parchment paper as a guide, roll up the dough from the wider side, keeping it tight as you roll. It's okay if there are some funny creases and rips in the dough but be careful not to rip it too much. This dough is not as pliable as regular cinnamon bun dough since it's made with almond flour but if you take your time, you'll be just fine.
Using a very sharp knife, sliced the dough for cinnamon rolls or you can slice, twist, and shape like a babka (using your favorite method). Place the rolls in a parchment lined pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is browning.
Cool the cinnamon buns on a cooling rack then slice and enjoy.
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What brings YOU joy?
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#pesachrecipes #pesach #passover #cinnamonbuns #cinnamonrolls #glutenfreebaking #grainfreebaking #paleo #kosherforpassover #foodblogfeed #thefeedfeedbaking #bringjoy

I think it’s time I start sharing more pesach re

I think it’s time I start sharing more pesach recipes, right???
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I’ve never been home for Pesach before but I have made many MANY recipes for my blog that are great for Pesach. You can search around using the ‘Passover’ category on melindastrauss.com but I’m also going to share a bunch of recipes for you right here on Instagram 😍
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First up are these pancakes. They are seriously amazing and only 4 ingredients!!!
2 large eggs (or 1 extra large egg)
1 ripe banana
2 Tbsp almond butter
1 tsp cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
chocolate chips
blueberries
toasted coconut
pure maple syrup
Instructions:
In a bowl, mash the banana with a fork. Whisk in the eggs then add the almond butter, and cinnamon and stir to combine.
You can add chocolate chips, blueberries or anything else you can think of to the batter!
Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt some butter in the pan or spray with cooking spray.
With an ice cream scoop or large spoon, pour some of the batter in the hot skillet and cook on one side until bubbles form around the edges of the pancakes, around 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 1 minute. Remove pancakes from the pan, stack them up, and devour!
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What kinds of recipes for Pesach do you want me to share on Instagram???
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#passoverrecipes #passover #pesach #pancakes #pancakerecipe #paleopancakes #grainfree #bananapancakes #pesachrecipes #happyholidays #jewfood #paleorecipes #foodblogfeed #recipeshare #thefeedfeed #thefeedfeedglutenfree #glutenfreepancakes

Made challah this week and prayed for everyone’s

Made challah this week and prayed for everyone’s health and safety 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I used the @busyinbrooklyn Millennial Kosher cookbook one-bowl honey challah recipe and it really is a beautiful dough! I have you all in my heart ❤️
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@la_boite started a challenge to share our challah and pass on the challenge to someone new. @spiceandzest challenged me and I challenge all of you to share and hashtag #challahlove2020. Someone will win a spice package from La Boite, which is pretty awesome! Any excuse to bake and share challah 🙌🏻
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#prayingfortheworld #challahbread #challah #millenialkosher #goodshabbos #getwellsoon #stayhome #stayhomestaysafe #challahbake #haftrfromhome #shabbatshalom #jewishfood

I finally did it! I wrote that list you’ve been

I finally did it! I wrote that list you’ve been asking for!!!
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For years, you’ve been asking for my favorite books 😱 And I think I’ve made it VERY clear that I’m into fantasy and dystopian novels. Oh, and it’s a big plus if there are at least 3 books in the series.
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So with my new website up and running and a section that (for now) I’m simply calling BLOG, I finally wrote that list of all the fantasy books I’ve read so far that I love. I will continue to add as I read more and I think, next up, I’ll write up a list of my favorite personal growth reads. Woohoo!! Head on over to melindastrauss.com and check out the blog ✌🏻
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What book are you reading right now???
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#favoritebooks #whatimreading #fantasybooks #dystopianfiction #fictionbooks #booklover #readersofinstagram #booksofinstagram #ireadbooks #bookstagram #bookworm #quarantineandchill #stayhome
📸 cred @estybphotography

Found another way to stay sane during this crazy t

Found another way to stay sane during this crazy time!
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Let me start by saying that I never thought in my life that I would be a person who got excited to exercise 😂 I mean that in a very real way! But then I found @woodmerefitnessclub and lifting and realized that I found my match! Something that challenges my body AND my mind while also strengthening my bad lower back and giving me a cuter tush 😘
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When all the gyms closed, I started going right back to my hold habit of not moving but WFC came through with an at-home way for me to continue lifting safely through an app and some serious coach hand holding 💪🏻 I’m also really excited that my kids get to see me in action!
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I guess my message right now is this: you don’t need to fall back into old habits just because your life is totally turned upside down right now. You can control that much 🙏🏻
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What’s your favorite type of exercise??? Can you do it in quarantine?
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#powerliftingwomen #powerlifting #stayhome #stayhomesavelives #habitsofhealth #staystrong #youcandothis #selfisolation #moveyourbody #moveyourbodyeveryday #healthyhabits #livewithintention #bepurposeful #controlwhatyoucan

I think we all need this shirt right now 😂 . No

I think we all need this shirt right now 😂
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Now that I’m officially staying home for Pesach (yes, I’ve finally accepted it), it’s time to prepare! Justin did a Pesach grocery haul at @gourmetglatt while it was very quiet and we’re getting ourselves organized. One thing we did in advance was order stuff for the kitchen, like pots and pans, so I created a blog post with all the things I ordered for my first Pesach home and I will continue adding to the list as I shop. The goal is to NOT overspend and only get what we need. You can find the post on melindastrauss.com/kitchentested ✌🏻 I just hope the thing I ordered can still come before Pesach!!! But at least it will give you ideas of what to order if this is your first time.
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In this time when everything is so unknown, I want Pesach to be as stress free as possible. Yeah, I know, that sounds impossible 😂 but deciding now that I’m okay with eating on paper plates, serving out of foil pans, and not needing every cool new kosher for pesach item will definitely help! We can have a beautiful Pesach together, even if it’s not what we originally planned for. I hope you can all find a way to make your Pesach beautiful too 🙏🏻
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Where will you be for Pesach???
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#mycoffeeneedscoffee #pesach #passover #stayhome #selfisolation #selfquarantine #beprepared #happyholiday #wecandothis #onedayatatime #pesachprep #perfectforpesach #expectations #livewithintention #alonetogether 📸 cred @estybphotography

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