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Passover Recipes: 25+ easy, kosher recipes for your Passover Seder dinner menu

Spend the Passover Seder 2023 with your family and enjoy tasty kosher food. Try these 20+ traditional and modern Jewish recipes like matzo ball soup, charoset, flourless cake.

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Passover, or Pesach, is an eight-day long Jewish holiday celebrating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. It is one of the most important biblical holidays for Jews and for this reason it is celebrated with the family along with a lot of good kosher food, just as tradition dictates.

Here we have brought together 20+ Passover recipes 2022 for your Seder table that go from appetizers, to main courses, side dishes and desserts, both classics and modern versions revisited.

According to tradition, there must be at least five types of food in the Seder dish, including shank bone (zeroa), egg (beitzah), bitter herbs (maror), vegetables (karpas) and haroset. Sometimes hazeret (another bitter herbs) is also added.

During Passover Seder people are not allowed to eat chametz, that is all foods based on wheat, rye, oats and spelt that should "rise" when it comes in contact with water such as leavened bread, pasta or cookies. In their place are therefore served traditional dishes such as those based on matzah. Other people such as Ashkenazis also avoid eating kitniyot, which is anything that includes rice, corn seeds, mustard and some legumes such as beans.

Precisely for these reasons, Jews have been handing down for generations numerous Passover, kosher-friendly recipes both traditional and modern. Whether you just want to enjoy a kosher meal or are looking for some new ideas for a healthy or even vegetarian menu, try the classic dishes of matzo ball soup, brisket, short ribs and gefilte fish. Don't forget to end your Passover Seder dinner with a delicious dessert like a flourless cake, and be sure not to choose some of our kitniyot dishes.

What are you waiting for? Start cooking now and try our kosher recipes to enjoy with your family while celebrating Passover.

Passover Recipes

Cooking for Passover means paying attention to the food you serve at the table. Always make sure every ingredient is kosher, then get your hands in the pot and check out our recipes for making a complete Passover meal, from appetizer to dessert.

Passover Appetizers

1. Gefilte Fish: the easy, tasty recipe for a traditional Jewish appetizer
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Gefilte fish is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish that's often served as a side or appetizer during Passover. These delicious fish balls have a mild flavor, with a similar texture to a dumpling or matzo ball. Folks typically enjoy them with a side of horseradish for extra flavor.

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2. Matzo Brei: the best recipe for a classic Passover dish
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Matzo brei is a mouthwatering Jewish breakfast recipe that many households enjoy around Passover. It's an Ashkenazi Jewish dish made from softened matzo sheets that are broken into pieces and fried in butter or schmaltz, with eggs. In fact, the name matzo brei (which rhymes with “fry”) means fried matzo.

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3. Deviled Eggs: the classic appetizer recipe to make for all your parties
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Whether planning a picnic, hosting a potluck, having friends over for game day, or laying out a Thanksgiving spread, deviled eggs always make an amazing appetizer. Creamy, rich, with a subtle hint of tanginess, deviled eggs are a popular staple for any get-together.

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Passover Main Dishes

4. Matzo Ball Soup: the delicious recipe for a flavorful Jewish chicken soup with dumplings
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Matzo ball soup is an incredibly tasty, Jewish comfort dish made with tender dumplings in homemade chicken stock. While matzo ball soup is traditionally served around Passover, it's a delicious, comforting dish to serve when the weather starts to dip.

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5. Braised Short Ribs: a hearty, cozy, family favorite to make when it’s cold outside
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Nothing beats homemade slow-cooked braised short ribs when the temperatures dip. The melt-in-your-mouth, ultra-tender rib meat falls off the bone and has such an incredible flavor thanks to gentle braising in red wine and broth with herbs and aromatic veggies like onions and carrots.

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6. Pot Roast: the comforting, hearty recipe your family will love with 
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There's nothing quite like a homemade pot roast to warm you from the inside out. This wholesome dish is made with chuck roast cooked to perfect tenderness in a heavenly mixture of broth, red wine, fresh herbs, and aromatic veggies like onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.

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7. Roast Chicken: the flavorful main dish recipe for a juicy, tender whole roast chicken
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Roast chicken is a classic main dish recipe everyone should know how to cook. With a delicious crispy skin, whole roast chicken is juicy, tender on the inside and rich in flavor thanks to butter and aromatic herbs such as rosemary, sage and thyme. Perfect for a family dinner as well as for a special occasion, this recipe is so tasty and easy to make that will beat any rotisserie chicken.

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8. Roast Beef: the only recipe you’ll need to make this classic roast dinner
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Whether you're planning a traditional Sunday roast or preparing a holiday feast, nothing beats homemade roast beef. Tender, juicy, and coated in a mouthwatering garlic, fresh herb, and olive oil rub, roast beef is a phenomenal dish to serve when you're feeding a crowd. Roast beef is super simple to prep and cook, especially if you follow the golden rule for making the perfect roast: cook low and slow.

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9. Kofta Kebabs: quick and easy to make
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These fragrant kebabs contain succulent ground lamb, garlic, onion, parsley and six different spices. They are quick and easy to make, and you can choose to swap the lamb for ground beef instead.

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10. Lamb Chops: the best recipe for tender, perfectly-cooked lamb
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Lamb chops are a wonderful easy-to-make dish that's perfect as a quick weeknight dinner but delicious enough to serve on special occasions. Perfectly tender and juicy with a lightly crisped browned outside and mouthwatering pink inside, lamb chops have a savory yet delicate flavor.

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11. Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon: Sweet, Savory and Always Delicious
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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is a little sweet, a little savory and always satisfying for an easy weeknight dinner. To make this fish dinner recipe, you’ll whip up a quick and easy honey and soy sauce-based sauce. Then, quickly sear salmon fillets until golden. Layer on the sticky sauce and garlic and continue to cook until the fish is perfectly tender and coated in your homemade sauce.

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Passover Side Dishes

12. Charoset: the delicious, easy side dish recipe for Passover Seder
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Charoset, also known as haroset, is a classic dish to serve as part of Passover Seder. This beautifully sweet, lightly spiced dish is a little like an apple relish, but with a mortar, brown-like look.

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13. Tzimmes: a delicious recipe for the traditional Ashkenazi Jewish side dish
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Bright, colorful, and satisfyingly sweet, tzimmes is a much-loved traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish. Also known as tsimmes, it is often served on holidays like Rosh Hashanah (to symbolize a sweet new year) and Passover. However, it's so delicious, many households make it year-round.

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14. How to Make Cauliflower Rice: the fluffy and low-carb base to replace rice
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Cauliflower rice makes an excellent rice alternative. It’s lower in calories and refined carbs than the real thing, but with a similar texture that pairs well with any flavors, you like. To make this quick and easy recipe, all you need is one head of cauliflower, white onion, garlic, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. We like to serve ours with cooked shrimp, avocado, and tomatoes, but you can feel free to top your bowl of riced cauliflower however you like.

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15. Unleavened bread: the yeast-free bread recipe typical of the Jewish tradition
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Unleavened bread, or bread without yeast, is a typical Jewish food, the name derives from the Greek azymos (without yeast) which in Jewish becomes mazzah, and it is the symbol of the Passover that recalls the Exodus from Egypt: it was the bread of the fugitives because it was quickly prepared by the fleeing Jews. It is a poor bread made only with flour and water, without salt or yeast and therefore without leavening; it is also very good for those suffering from yeast intolerances. It looks like a crunchy pastry with a round or square shape and a neutral flavor, and it can combined with sweet or savory dishes. This kind of bread is often used in cases in which a bread capable of lasting long is needed: being free of yeast, in fact, it can be preserved for a long time. The original recipe for unleavened bread is prepared with wholemeal flour and water, in our recipe we will use type 00 flour, but it is also possible to use manitoba, spelt or gluten-free flour.

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16. Horseradish Sauce: the delicious recipe for a creamy, spiced condiment
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Creamy homemade horseradish sauce is a phenomenal condiment to serve with your favorite hearty meat dishes. The key ingredient is horseradish, a versatile, pungent root vegetable. This easy-to-make sauce is a perfect pairing with everything from roast beef, to prime rib, pork roast, grilled steak, or roasted beef tenderloin.

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17. Glazed Carrots: the delicious side dish recipe for making caramelized carrots
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If you’re looking for a recipe that is quick to make, easy to scale up and makes an impressive statement on the dinner table, you’ve come to the right place. These glazed carrots will make a great vegetarian side dish recipe. It’s also versatile. You can add spices if you like, and you can either make it for a weeknight dinner or during the holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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18. Roasted Potatoes: the best-ever recipe for the perfect oven-roasted spuds
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Oven-roasted potatoes are an effortless, super versatile side dish that goes with just about anything. The best roasted potatoes are beautifully golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

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19. Coleslaw: the easy, refreshing recipe for a classic summer side dish
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No get-together is complete without a side of homemade coleslaw. With its crunchy shredded red and green cabbage and carrots tossed with a delicious creamy dressing, coleslaw is a refreshing, colorful side dish to serve on just about any occasion.

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20. Braised Fennels and Artichokes: the recipe for a side dish with a Mediterranean flavor
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Braised fennels and artichokes is a tasty and light side dish, perfect for those who want to eat tasty meals without feeling guilty. These typically winter vegetables, with their extraordinary diuretic and purifying properties, are braised with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and shallot, while dried cherry tomatoes and desalted capers will give this dish a rich and fragrant Mediterranean flavor. Quick and very simple to prepare, this is a perfect recipe to solve even a last minute lunch or dinner. Serve it up with a portion of fresh cheeses or a meat main course and, in a few minutes, you will have a healthy and balanced meal. So let’s find out how to prepare braised fennels and artichokes by following our recipe step by step.

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21. Asparagus Salad: the tasty recipe for a light, healthy spring salad
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Spring is asparagus season, and it's the perfect excuse to whip up a delicious asparagus salad. This delicious salad recipe is packed with fresh, crispy vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and melt-in-your-mouth hazelnuts.

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Passover Desserts

22. Flourless Chocolate Cake: the dense, moist chocolate dessert recipe made without flour
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Flourless chocolate cake is a decadent, gluten-free recipe that you can whip up when you're craving a chocolate cake but you're out of flour. This is true delicacy with a rich and intensive flavor that tastes like the center of a chocolate truffle.

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23. Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons: a Coconut-Lover Recipe
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Coconut-lovers, listen up, this one’s for you. If you love the flavor of coconut, then you’ll love these Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons. Coconut macaroons are not to be confused with macarons. While they are both sweet, delicious treats, they differ in taste, and the way they’re made. While macarons are made with almond flour, coconut macaroons are made with shredded coconut, whipped egg whites, and sugar. Unlike almond macarons, they have a craggy surface with a chewy texture.

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24. Gluten-Free Almond Cookies: the flourless recipe for some delicious sweets
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Gluten-free almond cookies are delicious treats with a pleasantly creamy heart thanks to a really clever trick. They resemble almond paste cookies, typical of the Sicilian tradition, but they are more delicious and irresistible. Very easy to make and super fast to bake (it will take just 7 minutes), they are gluten-free, so also celiac or gluten intolerant people can enjoy them. So let’s find out how to make these flourless almond cookies by following our recipe step by step and enjoy them as a snack, together with a cup of hot tea, or at the end of a meal, as a delicious treat to accompany an excellent espresso.

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25. Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake: the recipe for a delicious gluten-free dessert without flour
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The chocolate chip ricotta cake is a delicious dessert with a creamy texture that recalls the center of New York cheesecake, the typical specialty of the American tradition.

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26. Flourless peanut butter & chocolate chip cookies: a delicious recipe
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You will be really surprised how delicious this flourless, grain free, dairy free, gluten free, and eggless version of cookies turn out! Another reason to prepare this chickpea cookie is that these are cholesterol free and extremely healthy to be eaten as a snack.

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