Passover is on its way, and with it come some of the most delicious, festive, and inventive dishes you’ll ever try! Whether you’re gathering in-person, digitally, or even a little of both, if you’re in need of some top-notch recipes to celebrate this year’s festival, look no further.
MATZAH DISHES
Matzah is easily Passover’s most recognizable food, and it’s easy to transform it into a variety of delicious dishes for the holiday. To learn more about this famous food, visit "Lotsa Matzah: A Go-To Resource for Recipes, Blessings, History, and More," and for tips and tricks related to matzah ball soup, in particular, check out Matzah Ball Soup Central.
- Bubele, Modern-Style
- Camp Recipe: Gluten-Free Matzah Balls
- Carrot Tzimmes with Dumplings
- Geshmirta Matzah
- Kneidlach (Matzah Balls)
- Make-Your-Own Matzah
- Matzah Brei
- Matzah Encrusted Portobello Mushrooms with Roasted Asparagus and Parsley Pesto
- Matzah Meal Popovers
- Matzah Pizza
- Matzah Spinach Pizza
- Mina de Maza [Matzah Pie]
- Mock Mac and Cheese for Passover
- Passover Bagels
- Sweet Matzah Brei with Cardamom Cashew Crème and Berries
- Vegan Matzah Balls
- Vegan Matzah Brei
- Vegan Seven-Vegetable Soup with Matzah Balls
SIDE DISHES
From soups and salads to veggies and dips, these sides will add that something extra to your Passover meals. Many of them can also stand alone for a lighter meal during the week.
- Apple Horseradish
- Basic Chicken Soup
- Beet Horseradish
- Chicken Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Zucchini Spaghetti
- Cucumber Salad
- Ethiopian Potato Salad
- Herb Salad with Feta Cheese, Halvah, and Green Almonds
- Kale, Mango, and Almond Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing
- Roasted Asparagus
- Seder Plate Salad
- Vegan Borscht
- Vegan Walnut Lentil Pate
OTHER SAVORY DISHES
From the traditional to the unexpected, these entrees are sure to keep your family eating well throughout the Passover holiday. Eat the leftovers all week long!
- Algerian Fish Terrine
- Bubbe's Famous Brisket
- Easy Sweet and Sour Brisket
- Gefilte Fish and Horseradish Mold
- Grandma Gussie’s Potato Knishes
- Orange Roast Brisket
- Roast Chicken, South African-Style
- Slow-Cooked Lamb with Potatoes
- Swiss Chard, Potato and Cheese Gratin
- Traditional Gefilte Fish
- Tri-Colored Gefilte Loaf, Spanish Style
- Tri-Colored Sweet Potato Kugel
- Vegan Sweet Potato Kugel
CHAROSET
Charoset, one of the items that goes on the seder plate, is a mixture of fruits, nuts, spices and wine eaten as part of the Passover seder. Its color and consistency reminds us of the bricks and mortar used by the Israelite slaves.
- Chocolate Charoset Truffles
- Israeli Charoset Recipe
- Jaroset (Panamanian Halek)
- Nona's Sephardic Charoset
- Taste Test: 22 Nut-Free Charoset Recipes
- Traditional Charoset Recipe, Texas-Style
- Turkish Charoset
DESSERTS
What can you serve for dessert when cake and cookies are off the (Passover) table? Lots! Here are some of our favorite dessert recipes that happen to be kosher for Passover.
- Budino Cioccolato [Italian Rich Chocolate Pudding]
- Chocolate Quinoa Cake
- Chocolate-Drizzled Coconut Macaroons
- Double Coconut Chocolate Macaroons
- Elegant Cheesecake
- Frozen Strawberry Meringue Torte
- Key Lime Pie for Passover
- Matzah Candy Buttercrunch
- Matzah Toffee Squares
- Passover Chocolate-Nut-Apple Torte
- Passover Granola
- Passover Linzer Torte
- Passover Raspberry Squares
- Sephardic Almond Macaroons
- Strawberry Ice Cream
- The Absolute, Hands-Down, Best Passover Apple Cake
- Tunisian Guizadas (Flourless Pistachio Cookies)
- Vegan Coconut Rum Raisin Tapioca Pudding
Which recipes are you going to try this Passover? Don’t forget to share your favorite recipes with us!