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Chef Kathy Gunst's Guide To Cooking For Passover And Easter In The Time Of Coronavirus

With the feeling of isolation and the sadness over the lives lost to the coronavirus, keeping holiday traditions alive feels more crucial than ever.
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Holiday traditions have always been important to me. With the feeling of isolation created by social distancing and the sadness over the lives lost to the coronavirus, keeping holiday traditions alive during this pandemic feels more crucial than ever.

As we enter this week of Passover and Easter Sunday, many families are searching for ways to celebrate. This holiday will be different from all others in part because we won't be able to gather in the usual way. For many of us, this will be the first time in a long time — maybe ever — that we will be seated at separate tables far from our friends and family.

Despite all that is happening, we can still make meaningful, joyful holiday celebrations and create a sense of connection with the people we love. The key this year is to keep things simple.

There is no need to make a huge roast and a full feast since there will not be a crowd. (Although the leftover possibilities are limitless for holiday ham and roast lamb, not to mention traditional potato dishes). Here

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