The celebrated chef of Sqirl refreshes the Passover meal

by Naomi Pfefferman for JewishJournal

On a rainy Friday morning, the weather did not deter the devotees lined up outside Sqirl, Jessica Koslow’s nationally renowned cafe. Long lines are a staple at this tiny, vibrant Virgil Avenue storefront, located in a nondescript East Hollywood neighborhood not far from the hipper boulevards of Silver Lake. Inside, servers laden with colorful plates navigated the crowded space with the litheness of ballet dancers.

Despite serving only breakfast and lunch, Sqirl has amassed a cult following and myriad awards for dishes that meld flavors from North Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean — all prepared with farm-fresh California produce. Consider the Kokuho brown rice bowl, infused with sorrel pesto, preserved Meyer lemon, house-fermented hot sauce, watermelon radish and French sheep feta, then topped with a perfectly poached egg. Or the crispy rice salad flavored with lemongrass, mint, cilantro and ginger. Then there’s Koslow’s signature choice of some 35 seasonal jams she makes from scratch — including blood orange, Persian mulberry and elephant heart plum preserves.

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Passover Seder Menu by Austin Zimmerman of Stopsky's Deli

With Passover coming right up, we're featuring recipes from our Passover Spotlight Kit.  Enjoy this Passover Seder Menu by Austin Zimmerman of Stopsky's Deli as it appears in Bon Appetit.

Chile-Braised Short Ribs
Smoked Fish Fritters with Beet Vinaigrette
Lime-in-the-Coconut Macaroons

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SPINACH POTATO NEST BITES

With Passover less than a month away, we're featuring recipes from our Passover Spotlight Kit.  Enjoy this yummy recipe from May I Have That Recipe:

Ok people, pressure’s on. Time to wow the most important, most respected critic, ever: our mom.

Yep, our parents will be here exactly one week from today to spend Passover with us. Do we even need to tell you how excited we are about it? Being able to spend the Holidays with them is priceless. It’s almost like being a kid again. Waking up to the amazing smells coming from the kitchen. Sitting down for coffee, talking and laughing for no reason. Happy childhood memories. If that’s not what the Holidays are all about, I don’t know what is…

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Gefilte Fish Pate

With Passover less than a month away, we're featuring recipes from our Passover Spotlight Kit.  Enjoy this yummy recipe from Martha Stewart

A classic seder starter course, this fish pate is baked in a Bundt pan for an elegant result that is also tantalizingly tasty. Offer red and white horseradish on the side to offset any sweetness.

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