19 Passover Recipes For When You’re Sick Of Jam And Matzah
Photo, Erik Putz.
The Jewish holiday of Passover celebrates freedom and the start of spring, plus for those who observe it, it also means going eight days without certain grains and leavened foods (which can be a challenge when trying to keep variety in the menu). If you get tired of matzah and jam by day two, turn to these Passover recipes—which include a smoked trout dinner salad, chocolatey brownies and over-the-top matzah pizzas—to satiate cravings all week long.
Smoked Trout Salad With Horseradish
This salad with smoked trout, fennel and potatoes would make a perfect seder side dish or a light mid-week dinner. Get this smoked trout salad with horseradish recipe.
Seared Salmon With Lentil Salad
Served on a bed of garlicky lentils and fresh arugula, this pan-seared salmon is bursting with flavour. Get our seared salmon with lentil salad recipe.
Rainbow Chard And Chicken Salad
Take advantage of ultra fresh, in-season chard in its most tender form with this light and simple chicken salad. Get our rainbow chard and chicken salad recipe.
Matzo Brei
Try this classic Passover dish topped with sweet fruit compote or go the savory route with caramelized onions. Get these two matzo brei recipes.
Charoset
This Sephardic-style charoset is made with apples, walnuts, dried apricots and sweet red wine. Get this charoset recipe.
Amy Rosen's Best Brisket Recipe
"Here’s my recipe based on a classic one that’s been making the rounds since the 1950s, when diverse convenience foods magically combined to make brisket nirvana. Normally I wouldn’t be keen to use packaged soup mix or Coca-cola in a recipe, but in this case, a classic is always timely." Get Amy Rosen's best brisket recipe.
Easy Holiday Potato Kugel
This classic dish comes from star dishes from Bubbe's Kitchen (Raincoast), written by the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Vancouver Section. Get this easy holiday potato kugel recipe.
Coconut Macaroons
Ditch those dried, canned macaroons and make these chocolate-dipped ones instead. Get this coconut macaroons recipe.
Smoked Whitefish Salad
Ready in just ten minutes, this six-ingredient smoked whitefish salad can be enjoyed with crackers, fresh greens, or your homemade bagels. Get this smoked whitefish salad recipe.
Hearts of Palm Vegan 'Whitefish' Salad
Hearts of palm taste a little like artichokes and are high in fibre. When chopped or shredded finely, they make a great textural substitute for fish. Get this hearts of palm vegan "whitefish" salad recipe.
Avocado Matzah Pizza
Who needs toast or a bagel when you can top matzah with avocado and smoked salmon? Get this avocado matzah pizza recipe.
Glazed Rack Of Lamb With Shallot Gravy
This stunning lamb dinner‚ featuring a punchy chutney-mango glaze and simple red wine gravy—can be easily doubled or tripled. Get this glazed rack of lamb with shallot gravy recipe.
Balsamic Beet Matzah Pizza
With goat cheese, beets and balsamic vinegar, it’s pretty much an extra crunchy beet salad. Get this balsamic beet matzah pizza.
Deli Meat Matzah Pizza
Piles of pastrami make this matzah pizza an indulgent lunch or dinner. Get this deli meat matzah pizza recipe.
Potato Matzah Pizza
This savory open-faced matzah sandwich features potatoes, garlic and sun-dried-tomato pesto. Get this potato matzah pizza recipe.
Radish And Asparagus Matzah Pizza
With crunchy veggies, microgreens and creamy cheese, this is truly a spring dish. Get this radish and asparagus matzah pizza recipe.
Crispy Brussels Sprout Matzah Pizza
Let Brussels sprouts and ricotta cheese work their magic atop a board of matzah. Get this crispy brussels sprout matzah pizza recipe.
Matzo Ball Soup
Passover is just an excuse to eat more of this traditional and always comforting soup. Get this matzo ball soup recipe.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies
These kosher for Passover brownies are made with almonds and lots of chocolate, meaning they’re moist and fudgy. Get this gluten-free chocolate brownie recipe.
