Passover tips, recipes, ideas?

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Passover tips, recipes, ideas?
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Sat, 04-05-2008 - 6:51pm

Any thoughts, ideas, tips regarding Passover? I'm attending one seder at a friend's house with no say in the menu at all. Any ideas which traditional dishes would be ok to eat? Any ideas for what I could maybe make (easy please) as my contribution if she says it's ok to bring something? I'm also going to one at my parents' house, where I can certainly make suggestions as to the menu. Any ideas?

I'm not sure I'm making sense here... :) I'm basically looking for any help I can get make this Passover successful. I'll be a week or so into Phase 2 when it starts.

Thanks! :)


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Registered: 12-06-2007
Sat, 04-05-2008 - 7:24pm

At the one I went to last year, they actually had WW matzohs.

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Registered: 01-06-2004
Sat, 04-05-2008 - 7:51pm
Thanks Joy! I did actually buy a box of WW matzah. It's made by Osem. Ingredients are whole wheat flour and water. 1 matzah is 30g (convinient, huh?) and has 4.1 grams of fiber. That is legal right?

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Registered: 12-06-2007
Sat, 04-05-2008 - 8:13pm

Those would be legal; that's great!


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Sat, 04-05-2008 - 9:29pm

Here's some Passover info from the official site:










The South Beach Diet Seder







(Published 03/23/07) Passover is an eight-day holiday commemorating the exodus of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, and it includes the observance of the Seder meal. During the Seder, which takes place on the first and second days of the holiday, certain foods are consumed to symbolize the hardships faced on the road from Egypt.

While traditional Passover foods are high in refined-flour products and saturated fat, the South Beach Diet® was designed to accommodate special occasions, such as Passover, when religion dictates most of what is eaten. So, feel free to enjoy your holiday traditions. That said, it's also helpful to make some substitutions to your meal to help keep you on track.

Here are six ways to savor a South Beach Diet™-friendly Seder:

  1. Cut down on fat — especially saturated fat. For example, substitute extra-virgin olive oil for butter, and serve a lean cut of beef, such as eye of round, tenderloin, top loin, and top round (or skinless chicken breast), instead of a meat high in saturated fat, like brisket.
  2. Enjoy matzo balls in moderation. Matzo balls are traditionally made with refined matzo meal, so if you choose to indulge, enjoy a small portion. Better yet, prepare your matzo balls with whole-wheat matzo meal. You can find a delicious recipe — along with other seder favorites — in Dr. Agatston's latest cookbook, The South Beach Diet® Parties & Holidays Cookbook. Order your copy today!
  3. Select whole-wheat matzo. It's readily available in supermarkets nationwide.
  4. Drink wisely. A traditional Passover Seder includes Kosher wine. As always, drink in moderation (if your religious observance allows) and consume alcohol with your meal, which aids in its absorption.
  5. Fill your plate with veggies. Most vegetables are encouraged on all Phases of the South Beach Diet®, so fill up on salad and vegetable-based side dishes.
  6. Eat according to the South Beach Diet® guidelines before and after the Seder. It's always smart to eat regular meals before a big holiday dinner. This strategy can keep you from feeling ravenously hungry, so you can make sensible decisions when you sit down for your celebratory meal. And if you've overindulged, it's a good idea to get back on track at your next meals. Remember, the South Beach Diet® is a way of life, so it allows for occasional indulgences but encourages lifelong healthy eating
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Sat, 04-05-2008 - 9:32pm
There are a lot of Passover recipes on the official South Beach site.
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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 6:28am
Thanks so much Cathy! I really appreciate it! :)