Passover begins on the evening of Monday, April 22nd and lasts until Tuesday, April 30th this year. One of the Jewish religion’s most sacred holidays, it deserves a spread of delicious Passover recipes to help everyone celebrate.
We rounded up our favorite dishes for Passover, whether you’re looking to complete your seder menu or seeking kosher for Passover recipes and unleavened foods to enjoy during the eight days of Pesach. All of these Passover foods are chametz-free — you won’t find any wheat, rye, oats, barley or spelt — though some include kitniyot (legumes such as beans, peanuts, seeds and some vegetables, along with other ingredients like mustard that can be eaten during Passover depending on your observance).
Find traditional Passover foods like matzo ball soup, charoset, tomato-braised brisket, salads spiked with bitter herbs and all the chewy macaroons and fudgy, flourless chocolate cake you can eat (plus other Passover desserts!). Since Passover is a seasonal holiday, we also included fresh, spring dinner ideas that would be welcome at any seder, including colorful radish salads, herb-y dips, asparagus dishes, juicy spring chicken and more. Enjoy creative ways to eat matzo beyond soup, including jam-topped matzo brei, cheesy matzo lasagna, matzo-crusted salmon, matzo brittle and a veggie-packed matzo frittata.
So gather your family and friends and get ready to enjoy a tasty and memorable meal, perhaps with a Passover gift or two. Pour yourself a glass of Manischewitz wine and dig in!
1
Oven-Braised Brisket
Chilling the meat overnight makes this brisket easy to carve into ultra-thin, melt-in-your-mouth slices.
Get the Oven-Braised Brisket recipe.
2
Matzo Ball Soup
Fresh dill brightens up these light, fluffy matzo balls. And it's perfect for spring!
Get the Matzo Ball Soup recipe.
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3
Matzo Lasagna
Make this cheesy main during a busy Passover weeknight — it only takes a half hour from start to finish.
Get the Matzo Lasagna recipe.
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4
Matzo Brei Pancakes
Form matzo brei into patty-size cakes for a sweet start to any Passover morning.
Get the Matzo Brei Pancakes recipe.
5
Halvah with Chocolate
Make halvah from scratch (it's easy!) to avoid the corn syrup found in many store-bought varieties. FYI — because it contains sesame seeds, halvah is not considered kosher for Passover by Ashkenazic Jews.
Get the Halvah with Chocolate recipe.
6
Roasted Carrots and Red Onions
Orange zest and crushed coriander seeds make this sweet-savory side a fragrant pairing to any seder roast.
Get the Roasted Carrots and Red Onions recipe.
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7
Roasted Chicken with Clementines and Arak
Serve this citrusy stunner from the pages of Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's 2021 cookbook, Jerusalem. Just skip the cooked bulgur for serving and opt for a salad instead!
Get the Roasted Chicken with Clementines and Arak recipe.
8
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Crispy, smashed potatoes — topped with your favorite kosher fixins' — go with any main. It's a fact.
Get the Crispy Roasted Potatoes recipe.
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9
Slow-Cooker Brisket
Set and forget this year's roast by putting it in a slow cooker. Bonus: This low and slow method makes a tender, juicy brisket.
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Get the Slow-Cooker Brisket recipe.
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10
Flourless Fudge Cake
This intensely rich chocolate cake definitely deserves a spot at your table.
Get the Flourless Fudge Cake recipe.
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11
Dill Dip
Beware: This lemon and dill dip is so good it'll be gone before you know it! Enjoy with lots of crunchy veggies.
Get the Dill Dip recipe.
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12
Green Beans with Olive-Almond Tapenade
Turn simple green beans into something special with an almond, olive, parsley and lemon zest tapenade.
Get the Green Beans with Olive-Almond Tapenade recipe.
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13
Matzo-Crusted Salmon with Glazed Radicchio
Give plain old salmon an upgrade with with matzo breadcrumbs, maple syrup, hot sauce and brown-sugar glazed radicchio.
Get the Matzo-Crusted Salmon with Glazed Radicchio recipe.
14
Bright Radish Salad
Look for a mix of different colored radishes at the grocery store or farmers’ market for an eye-popping Passover side dish.
Get the Bright Radish Salad recipe.
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15
Skillet Roasted Chicken
Acorn squash, fennel and red onion fill out this skillet for a one-pan feast.
Get the Skillet Roasted Chicken recipe.
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16
Balsamic Roasted Red Onions
It doesn't get simpler than this: This super-easy side dish requires only six ingredients and pairs perfectly with any main course.
Get the Balsamic Roasted Red Onions recipe.
17
Seared Salmon with Charred Green Beans
Combine garlic, capers, green beans and red chile to make this ultra-tasty and healthy salmon dish.
Get the Seared Salmon With Charred Green Beans recipe.
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18
Spring Greens Matzo Frittata
This bake-ahead frittata is certainly leftover-friendly! You'll be loving it all week long.
Get the Spring Greens Matzo Frittata recipe.
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19
Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Miso-Roasted Radishes
Roast radishes with umami-rich miso butter for a fast side that delivers on flavor.
Get the Sesame-Crusted Salmon With Miso-Roasted Radishes recipe.
20
Marinated Olives and Goat Cheese
This warming goat cheese and olive dip is the perfect pairing for veggies — or matzo!
Get the Marinated Olives and Goat Cheese recipe.
