Culinary expert, food writer and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons grew up in Toronto with a passion for food. Her mother, Renée Simmons, on old friend of mine, is a talented cook and Gail grew up with a fine culinary background. Gail is Food & Wine magazine's director of special events such as the spectacular Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Just in time for Passover, here are a couple of her favourite Passover desserts. Passover products are generally gluten-free.

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Editor's note: Passover products are not always gluten-free. Incorrect information appeared in the original version of this article.