Chag sameach! These Passover recipes are all kosher for the holiday, including chametz-free main dishes, side dishes and desserts to create the perfect Passover Seder meal and beyond.
42 Passover Recipes
Updated on May 25, 2024
Passover Brisket
It doesn’t get more traditional than Passover brisket. Making a gigantic brisket might seem intimidating, but it’s the easiest way to feed a large crowd. If you have time, make the brisket a day or two ahead of time and let it cool completely in the refrigerator. Cold brisket is much easier to slice than hot brisket.
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Red Roasted Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Some fragrant rosemary, fresh or dried, gives these roasted red potatoes a distinctive and subtle taste. This dish is simple to prepare yet elegant in color and flavor. It's a wonderful addition to any menu. —Margie Wampler, Butler, Pennsylvania
Simple herb-roasted potatoes are a welcome addition to any Passover meal, especially when served alongside brisket and jus! The rosemary gives these potatoes a distinct fragrant taste, and the whole dish comes together in under a half hour.
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Jewish Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa or milk. —Monica Schnapp, Irvine, California
Mandel bread can be made kosher for Passover by substituting matzo meal for the flour. This biscotti-like crispy cookie can be enjoyed with some coffee at the end of the Seder or throughout the week when you’re in the mood for a treat. They stay good for two weeks, so no need to worry about them going stale.
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Baked Balsamic Chicken
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups onion sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
As far as roast chicken ideas go, this baked balsamic chicken recipe is one of our favorites. When the aroma from this dish fills your house, your family will think you spent all day cooking. But this elegant Sunday-special roast chicken, flavored with rosemary, wine and balsamic vinegar, is surprisingly simple to make. —Tracy Tylkowski, Omaha, Nebraska
This roast chicken is a nice change of pace from the classic Passover brisket. The balsamic vinegar adds a savory sweetness to the chicken and helps the skin reach a deep brown color, making it look as good as it tastes.
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Roasted Carrots with Thyme
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These roasted carrots are so simple but always a hit. Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty.—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
These carrots are sliced lengthwise, then roasted in honey and thyme to make a beautiful vegetarian side dish. They pair well with Passover favorites like matzo ball soup and chicken or brisket. Make them ahead to free up some oven space for a busy Seder night, then serve them room temperature or give them a quick reheat before serving.
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Matzo Ball Soup
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead of matzo balls to this Jewish chicken soup. —Julia Sherman, New Market, Tennessee
Passover Seder wouldn’t be the same without matzo ball soup! To simplify your day-of prep, you can make the soup ahead of time and pre-mix, shape and store the matzo balls in the refrigerator. From there, heat up the soup and cook the matzo balls just before serving.
(Psst: the secret to making matzo balls as good as your bubbe’s is a splash of seltzer water in the batter.)
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Passover Rainbow Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The name "rainbow cookies" is actually a bit of a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the pretty layered cookies, you’ll bake three thin cakes, spread jam between them and coat with smooth melted chocolate. —Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey
These gorgeous layered cookies are made with almond flour and matzo meal, so they adhere to kosher for Passover rules. Feel free to change up the color of each layer by using different types of food coloring.
Gefilte Fish
Translated from Yiddish, gefilte fish means “stuffed fish.” While recipes vary, it’s generally made with a combination of fatty fish, lean fish and vegetables, with matzo meal and egg as a binder. It’s important to let the fish balls cool down after cooking them, as they’re traditionally served cold. Try the gefilte fish with a dollop of maror.
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Apple Cake for Passover
Total Time
55 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this Passover apple cake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This cake is made with potato starch and matzo cake meal instead of flour, so it’s kosher for Passover. You should be able to find the finely ground matzo cake meal at the grocery store. If not, measure an extra 2 tablespoons of matzo meal for every cup and pulse it in a food processor until it resembles all-purpose flour.
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Matzo Meal Pancakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These matzo meal pancakes are a wonderful dish for breakfast or brunch. They can be served with applesauce, jam or sour cream. When beating the egg whites, start on a low speed and gradually increase to reach a good consistency. —Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Serve a short stack of matzo meal pancakes with jam or fresh fruit—or top them with butter, syrup and whipped cream.
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Roast Chicken
Total Time
2 hours 40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I am a busy mom of four and a nursing student, so weeknight dinners are often rushed. Sunday dinners are very important to our family, and everyone loves when I make this old-fashioned chicken recipe. —Amy Jenkins, Mesa, Arizona
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Passover Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We use these traditional eggy Passover rolls to make sandwiches throughout the week. But they can also be served as rolls with dinner. —Myrna Lief, Burlington, Massachusetts
This is one of those Passover recipes that can be used all week long, so don’t be afraid make these matzo meal rolls a few times over the holiday. Serve them at dinner with a pat of butter (or nondairy butter) or enjoy them as sandwich bread. They’re particularly good for breakfast with cream cheese and lox.
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Roasted Radishes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Radishes aren't just for salads anymore. Roasted radishes makes a colorful side to any meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Roasted radishes are great with any holiday dinner, but they pair especially well with brisket or roast chicken for Passover. Instead of using the olive oil called for in the recipe, try swapping in schmaltz for an extra flavor boost.
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Flourless Chocolate Torte
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's the perfect dessert for chocoholics—like me! I bake this melt-in-your-mouth torte all the time for special occasions. For an elegant finish, dust it with confectioners' sugar. —Kayla Albrecht, Freeport, Illinois
Flourless chocolate cake is a classic Passover dessert. You don’t have to make any substitutions since it’s inherently kosher for Passover. Plus, it’s a great recipe to have under your belt for when you need to make a gluten-free dessert, whether it’s Passover or not.
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Tzimmes
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast and is a favorite of young and old alike. It also complements chicken or turkey quite well. —Cheri Bragg, Viola, Delaware
This Jewish stew is rich in color and flavor, and it’s a classic accompaniment to Passover or Rosh Hashanah. Between the sweet potatoes, carrots, dried plums, orange juice, honey and brown sugar, this dish is sweet enough that you won’t need to serve dessert (but that doesn’t mean you can’t!).
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Matzo Pizza
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Matzo crackers make a super easy pizza crust when you are short on time. Serve this for lunch or a light dinner with a salad on busy weeknights. Instead of tomato sauce, you could also use pizza sauce, marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Look for mozzarella cheese that’s labeled “kosher for Passover.” You can add vegetables like bell peppers or onions to this pizza, but if you’re keeping kosher, avoid adding any type of meat as a topping since this pizza has dairy.
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Roasted Herb & Lemon Cauliflower
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Roasted cauliflower is one of our favorite vegetable side dishes because it’s easy to make and it can be seasoned in any way to complement your main dish. When using ground spices, remember to look for spices that are specifically certified kosher for Passover.
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Lemon Herb Quinoa
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family is turning to quinoa more and more these days. It's a super grain that's packed with protein and vitamins. Plus, it can be paired with any kind of main course. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Leavened grains (wheat, spelt, oats, barley and rye) are a no-go for Passover, but quinoa is generally accepted for Seder dinner. Though it looks similar to couscous, quinoa is a seed that’s a member of the same family as chard and beets.
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Coconut Macaroons
Total Time
30 min
Servings
32 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These chewy cookies are my husband's favorite, so he requests them often. I like to make the macaroons on cold winter days and keep them in an airtight bowl on the kitchen counter. They never last long! —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
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Garlic and Artichoke Roasted Potatoes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to put this side into the oven to roast with the main dish. The artichokes give it a gourmet appeal. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Artichokes come into season right around the start of Passover, and they make a wonderful accompaniment to your favorite Passover potato recipe. If you can’t find fresh artichokes, don’t worry; frozen artichoke hearts work just fine.
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Ribbon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Zucchini, cucumbers and carrots are peeled into “ribbons” for this citrusy salad. We like to serve it for parties and special occasions. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
This salad is elegant in its presentation but simple in flavor, featuring light and crisp vegetables dressed in a bright vinaigrette. Use a vegetable peeler to transform the carrots, cucumber and zucchini into elegant ribbons that elevate this salad to a holiday-worthy side dish.
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Savory Rubbed Roast Chicken
Total Time
2 hours 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. For this dry chicken rub recipe, a blend of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne go on the skin and inside the cavity for a bright, spicy roast chicken. —Margaret Cole, Imperial, Missouri
Who needs a complicated brine or marinade recipe when dry rubs work just as well? This paprika-based rub is smoky, savory and slightly spicy, infusing the chicken with a ton of flavor in as little as an hour. To increase the flavors, let the rub sit on the chicken for up to 12 hours before roasting.
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Passover Popovers
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Popovers have an important role at the Passover table as a substitute for bread. When puffed and golden brown, they’re ready to share. —Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Traditional dinner rolls aren’t allowed for Seder dinner—Passover recipes must use unleavened grains only—but you won’t miss them if you make these matzo cake meal popovers. They puff up and become delightfully crispy as they bake, and all you need to make them is a muffin pan.
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Sweet and Sour Brisket
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s one dish that never gets old in our house. It's tender and juicy, with a sweet and sour twist. We’d eat it every night if we could! —Jolie Albertazzie, Moreno Valley, California
Jewish brisket is deeply rich and savory, so we love lightening it up with this sweet and sour glaze. The ingredients combine with the brisket juices as it braises in the slow cooker, creating an incredible sauce. If you end up with too much sauce, thicken it with matzo cake meal to make a savory gravy.
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Double-Nut Stuffed Figs
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us all happy. —Bob Bailey, Columbus, Ohio
It can be hard to find grain-free Passover recipes for dessert, so it’s the perfect opportunity to keep things simple and feature fruit instead of cakes. We like using dried Calimyrna figs here because their large size makes them well-suited for stuffing with the cocoa and nut filling. These Passover desserts will end your meal on a sweet note.
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Roasted Carrots & Fennel
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This addictive fennel recipe is a fresh take on one of my mother's standard wintertime dishes. I usually add more carrots—as many as the pans will hold. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Fennel makes a fantastic addition to Passover dinner because it pairs well with any of the popular main dishes, whether that’s beef, chicken, salmon or lamb. The bulb’s natural anise flavor softens and mellows as it cooks, taking on a sweet edge that pairs really well with roasted carrots.
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Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland
Most mashed potato recipes are rich with dairy, so they aren’t the best choice for a meat-heavy Seder meal. In this recipe, we use olive oil and lemon juice instead. The oil and citrus dresses the starchy potatoes with the perfect amount of fat and acid to create a creamy consistency without the need for milk.
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Lemony Parsley Baked Cod
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The trick to avoid overcooking a good piece of fish is to cook it at a high temperature for a short amount of time. Do that and the fish stays moist and tender. —Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan
Fish is considered kosher if it has both fins and scales, making cod a great choice when looking for Passover recipes. Cod is a very lean fish, so it doesn’t have a lot of fat to protect it from drying out if it overcooks. We like cooking it at a high temperature in this recipe to keep the fish juicy and moist.
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Jeweled Endive Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every Christmas, friends have a huge potluck party. I wanted to bring something unique, so I topped off endive and watercress with jewel-toned pomegranate seeds. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario
Jewel-toned pomegranate seeds make this salad shine visually, but it’s the combination of watercress and endive that make it a star. The endives are crisp and bitter while the watercress brings a sharp peppery note, coming together to create a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Herb-Roasted Salmon Fillets
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My roasted salmon is so simple but elegant enough to serve to company. I make it on days when I have less than an hour to cook. The salmon seasoning is an easy way to add flavor. —Luanne Asta, Hampton Bays, New York
Roast salmon is simple to make, but these herb-topped fillets look elegant for a holiday dinner. The fish cooks quickly in a high-temperature oven, so you’ll want to be sure your Passover side dishes are almost ready to serve when you start cooking the salmon.
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Lemon-Roasted Asparagus
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy lemon asparagus recipe burst with every bite. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Spring asparagus is so flavorful that it doesn’t require a lot of seasoning to taste great. Toss it with a little grated lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper, and this vegetable side dish will pair perfectly with any main you choose to serve at Passover Seder.
Maror
Maror (or bitter herbs) symbolizes the Jewish peoples’ suffering from being enslaved, and it’s an essential part of the Seder plate. The specific bitter vegetable depends on family traditions, but the most commonly used vegetable is horseradish. For a bright pink version, try making maror with beets.
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Vegetables
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sheet-pan chicken and veggies meal tastes as if it took hours of hands-on time to put together, but the simple ingredients can be prepped in mere minutes. The rosemary gives it a rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. It’s unbelievably easy! —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
If you’re running short on time, make the main dish and vegetable sides on a single sheet pan. You can use bone-in thighs, chicken quarters, bone-in breasts or a whole cut-up chicken to make this dish. We recommend using chicken on the bone, though, as it turns out juicier than boneless, skinless cuts.
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Charoset
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Charoset with apples, walnuts and spices has a special meaning for the Passover holiday. It represents mortar used for brickmaking when the Israelites were in Egypt. The sweetness represents freedom. —Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts
This fruit-and-nut blend, which has a spot on the Seder plate, livens up a piece of matzo, though the specific ingredients in charoset varies on Passover tables around the world. This recipe is made with a chunky blend of apples and walnuts that simmer in wine and cinnamon to create a homey, warming bite.
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Mediterranean Rack of Lamb
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rack of lamb is elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t have to know how simple rack of lamb really is to prepare. —Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia
The tradition of eating lamb on Passover ended in 70 CE with the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, and some Jews don’t find it appropriate to serve lamb for Passover dinner. Others deem it acceptable if the lamb is roasted in a pan with liquid. Depending on your family’s customs and interpretations of the rules, this bread crumb-free rack of lamb could be perfect as your dinner centerpiece.
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Potato Kugel
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The secret to keeping your potatoes their whitest in your potato kugel is to switch back and forth when grating the potatoes and onion in your food processor or box grater. —Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York
Noodle kugel isn’t a fit for Passover because the noodles are chametz, but potato kugel is a perfect addition to the holiday table. This potato kugel recipe uses Russet potatoes, which become soft inside but crisp up to perfection on the top layer.
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Chocolate-Covered Matzo
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My entire family asks me to make this chocolate-covered matzo every Passover and Hanukkah! I've even been asked to ship it across the country. You can use white chocolate, dark chocolate or a combination, or add nuts before the chocolate sets. —Dana Darrow, Nashua, New Hampshire
If you’ve never had chocolate-covered matzo, you’re about to fall in love. It tastes similar to chocolate-covered pretzels, with a sweet-and-salty vibe and a perfectly crisp bite. We recommend using unsalted matzo in this recipe, which allows you to control the exact amount of salt.
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Matzo Brei
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Matzo brei (pronounced like fry) is one of the few dishes from my childhood I'll never outgrow. The dampened shards of matzo mixed with eggs and milk and then cooked in butter will never go out of style. I like to serve this matzo brei recipe in one big piece, but you can also scramble the mixture. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
This eggy dish is traditionally served for Passover breakfast or brunch. You can make the matzo brei sweet or savory: For a sweet dish, add cinnamon and sugar to the egg mixture and serve it with applesauce or jam. For a more savory spin, add onions, garlic and peppers to the egg and top the matzo brei with green onions and sour cream.
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Passover Meatballs
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These moist and slightly sweet Passover meatballs are popular with family and friends during the spring holiday season. They're bound to become a tradition at your house.—Julie Sollinger, Chicago, Illinois
Skip the breadcrumbs and use matzo meal to create Passover-friendly meatballs. Be sure to purchase kosher ground beef if you’re making a kosher meal.
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Onion Kugel
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sliced eggplant, diced green pepper or shredded cabbage can be used in place of onions for this onion kugel recipe. Easy and traditional, this dish resembles a delicious souffle. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Potatoes aren’t the only noodle-free version of kugel! This recipe is similar to a souffle, where the eggs are separated and the whites are beaten until stiff peaks form. That causes the kugel to puff up as it bakes, so the dish looks impressive and tastes light and airy.
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Cranberry Lime Macaroons
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually make several batches a week during the season..—Alisa Costa, Chatham, New York
This sweet treat is the perfect Passover recipe to end a fantastic meal. The macaroons are chewy and light, and the cranberries add color and sweet flavor. Once cooled, you can freeze these macaroons in an airtight container for later. Just let them come to room temp on the counter before serving.
Sephardic Date Charoset
Unlike Ashkenazi charoset made with apples, walnuts and wine, Sephardic charoset is made with dates, raisins and apricots. It resembles more of a paste than a jam, and it tastes delicious when spread on a piece of matzo.
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