10-04-2025
You've Never Seen Matzo Like This Before — 24 Recipes To Shake Up Passover
Passover is swiftly approaching — which means it's time to shake up your usual Seder spread. This list keeps it (mostly) kosher without sacrificing creativity. So whether you're looking to spice up time-honored Passover traditions, find a fresh way to use up extra matzo, or simply try a new recipe this spring, these 24 dishes are perfect for your seder table and beyond.
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It's a classic for a reason, and it might just be the best way to eat the cracker. We top ours with dried cherries and pistachios, but feel free to get creative — and get your kids involved in the making of this brittle.
2. Brisket Bourguignon
3. Carciofi Alla Giudia aka Roman-Jewish Fried Artichokes
4. Herby Matzo Ball Soup
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Whether you're celebrating the holiday or fighting off spring cold symptoms, this soup just hits the right spot.
5. Marinated Beets with Potatoes and Horseradish
6. Roasted Chicken With Apples & Fennel
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Fennel is in season during Passover this year, so celebrate its abundance with this one-pan roast chicken recipe.
Note: Don't throw away the tops of the fennel (called "fronds")! If you're looking to impress dinner guests, they make for a really pretty — and free — garnish.
7. Stuffed Dates
8. Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Tarte
9. Matzo Snack Mix
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11. Easy Vegan Macaroons
12. Laura's Potato Latkes
This family recipe for latkes uses matzo meal as a binder for a potato pancake that is still kosher during the holiday.
14. Matzo Schnitzel
15. Bitter Herb Cocktail
16. Spinach and Artichoke Matzo Mina Pie
17. Matzah Pizza
19. Perfect Roasted Asparagus
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20. Perfect Roasted Leg of Lamb
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21. Veggie-Packed Lentil Loaf
A plant-based take on meatloaf with a sweet-savory glaze is the ideal Passover dinner option for veggie friends!
22. Passover Potato Kugel
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This savory kugel is crispy and light and features a wildly underrated ingredient that is a staple in Jewish cooking: schmaltz, aka chicken fat. YUM.
Recipe: Passover Potato Kugel
23. Stovetop Tzimmes
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Tzimmes translates from Yiddish to "making a fuss," and that's exactly what your friends will be doing when trying to get their hands on this recipe!
Recipe: Stovetop Tzimmes
24. Snap Pea Salad with Green Beans, Walnuts, and Crispy Quinoa
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Quinoa is a wannabe grain — a pseudo-cereal — which makes it Passover-approved. And this salad? The absolute best way to put that wannabe to work.
Recipe: Snap Pea Salad with Green Beans, Walnuts, and Crispy Quinoa
Want even more Passover menu inspo? Take a quick minute to download the free Tasty app. You'll get access to thousands of recipes fit for this time of year and see what other Tasty users are cooking up — no subscription required.
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