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Jewish consumers are urged to look for "Kosher for Passover" designations, such as "OU-P" or the OU Kosher for Passover," as an integral part of the product label and to be familiar with the rabbi or organization giving their Passover rsernent, The mere mention of kosher for Passover on the is not a sufficient guarantee of the product's acceptability for "cover use. Processed foods not carrying any rabbinical supervi- 04 d be cleared with a rabbi before Passover use, as should rues and vegetables. • °ffitrelgFirt4r,w,„,,, • Ogt . V4Sn A — Orthodox Union are lower in fat, to re-think recipes and convert them, using lesser amounts of fat, and oils that are unsaturated, and to trim meats of as much visible fat as possible. A beef brisket should be well trimmed before cooking to limit the fat from the final sauce. Cooked ahead of time and chilled, the fat in soups and gravies will auto- matically rise to the top of the pot, so removing it is a simple process. 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Expires 6/14/00 JN 141 11 11111.11.111111111111111111 .111111111111- • What says the rebellious child? He asks, "What do you mean by this vegetarian food?" By the word "you," it is clear that he doesn't like vegetarian food and does not wish to eat it and withdraws from the eating of certain foods. It is therefore important to answer him by saying, "Don't judge this food until you've tried it. It's a deliCious recipe that I've prepared well. This vegetarian food was prepared because your Aunt Sadie is a vegetarian." Contrary to what many believe, vegetarian cuisine can be symbolic and appropriate for Passover. In fact, some Judaic authorities believe that a vege- tarian diet is in keeping with the origi- nal Jewish diet. They contend that, according to biblical interpretation, consumption of meat was prohibited before the Flood. Additionally, Sephardim, Jews of Spanish ancestry, often lived on a pri- marily vegetarian diet. The impor- tance of legumes in Sephardi diets is one reason Sephardim are permitted to eat kitniyot, legumes and rice, for instance, during Passover. The Shubacks do not eat kitniyot during Passover but often include veg- etarian dishes. Marissa has been a veg- etarian for several years. "I'm always looking for healthy and vegetarian recipes to make," said Mindy Shuback. "Recently I attended a class about vegetarian cooking for Pesach. I made a soup from the class and changed the ingredients to suit my tastes." Her vegetarian "chicken" soup includes flavorful vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, parsnips and parsley — the same ingredients that many include in their recipes for "real" chicken soup. What says the simple child? She asks, "Why fuss with tradition- al foods at all for Passover? Why can't we just eat what we want?" Thou shalt relate to the simple child that, "We don't have to eat tradi- tionally during Passover, but that when we do, we create a link to the past. It is for this reason that we eat like our grandparents did when they went forth from Poland." There's much to be said about cooking the traditional foods we've come to expect at Passover. The foods most Jewish Americans prepare for the holiday are usually not ancient delica- cies, but have decidedly Ashkenazi, or eastern European, leanings. Even though these foods, like kugel and tzimmes, were not those eaten during the time of the Exodus, there is some- thing to be said for the continuation of family food customs, even if those customs are merely hundreds, rather than thousands, of years old. The good news is that by cutting fat and non-vegetable fats, like shmaltz, you can preserve the tradi- tions that are so comforting without sacrificing a healthy lifestyle. The Shubacks are sensitive to their guests' desires when it comes time to prepare the Passover meal. "My inlaws are meat eaters. They expect to have brisket and leftovers the next night," said Mindy Shuback. "So I make sure there is the food they want to be served, but I always include chicken or turkey, foods we prefer." For the child who hath not the capacity to inquire: Thou can explain that even though the traditional foods of Passover are the most beloved, we do not have to be slaves to one tradition of eating. We may, within Halacha (Jewish law), eat as we wish but are commanded to eat certain foods that are symbolic of the Exodus and we must tell the story of the Exodus. The following recipes are either tra- ditional, low or no-fat, vegetarian or all three. Traditional And Fat-Free: FAT-FREE APPLE AND ONION FARFEL KUGEL From Annabel Cohen 4 cups matza farfel cold water