PJ Our Way Kids Blog

Whether you’re hosting a seder or need to plan Passover meals to last through the week, it’s always helpful to have a few go-to recipes on hand. In these videos, members of the PJ Our Way Content Team share their favorite Passover recipes. These young chefs have included some classics like candy matzah and matzah brei, but you’ll also learn a thing or two about pan-fried cheese and how much fun it is to make your own macaroons. Enjoy a variety of easy-to-make treats and have a happy Passover!

Sophie creates her own delicious version of chocolate matzah bark.

Rylee shares her perfect 3-ingredient matzah pizza.

Michael makes a super simple Passover snack.

Jeremy demonstrates how to make coconut macaroons in your own kitchen.

Hettie talks about ways to use pan-fried cheese to make a vegetarian-friendly Passover side dish.

Hanah walks through the steps for classic candy matzah.

Ellery sweetens up traditional matzah brei with cinnamon and sugar.

Ayden hops into the kitchen to prepare some fun chocolate frogs.

Asa mixes up his favorite version of charoset for the seder table.

Gail Carson Levine is the author of PJ Our Way selection Dave At Night, a historical novel taking place during the time of the Harlem Renaissance about an orphan living at the Hebrew Home for Boys.  She also wrote the Newbery Award-winning Ella Enchanted, which was made into a movie starring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Dancy. PJ Our Way National Design Team member Lilah got the chance to ask Gail some questions about Dave at Night. Check out the video below to see what she had to say!

Annie finally gets the dog she’s always wanted, even though her Dad isn’t happy about it. Annie starts writing letters to Leo (the dog) and even writes him a workbook on how to behave! Her letters turn into stories about her life and friends. This is a heartwarming book and a fast read!

The Length of a String is about an adopted African-American Jewish girl named Imani. All she wants for her Bat Mitzvah is to find out about her birth parents, and her great grandmother's diary from 1941 might have the answers she's looking for.

Dave is just an ordinary 11-year-old boy when his Papa dies and everything changes. His extended family won’t take him in, and Dave’s stepmom can’t afford to keep him. The solution is to bring Dave to an orphanage. Dave hates the orphanage because of its strict rules and mean adults. He can’t possibly stay! Follow his adventure as he escapes and uncovers the wonders of Harlem, New York. Will Dave ever discover a place where he can find happiness? Read Dave at Night to find out.