Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 15 Modern Passover Recipes for Your Family's Seder Dishes so delicious you won't even miss the challah. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 24, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Greg Dupree Passover recipes are some of the tastiest, most looked-forward to Jewish dishes of the year. Sure, matzo doesn't hold a candle to challah, but matzo ball soup? Kugel? Brisket? (My stomach is growling now—but I guess that's better than locusts raining down on me.) For your next Passover, try some of our easy recipes for delicious appetizers and main courses—and maybe finish off Seder with some chocolate-covered matzo so the adults feel better about not being able to look for the afikoman. I guess wine helps too, though... Before you dust off those Haggadahs, recline on your chair-pillows, and try to get Elijah to drink with you; look through our hand-picked Passover recipes to consider during your Seder meal planning, whether you're looking to compliment your traditional dishes or for a new addition to your family's meal. L'chaim! The Best Passover Desserts 01 of 15 Classic Chicken Soup Anna Williams Simmer a whole chicken with carrots, onions, and celery to create a flavorful broth, and then add fluffy matzo balls to round out the soup. get the recipe 02 of 15 Matzo Ball Soup Emily Kinni Is it really Passover without a bowl of matzo ball soup? This recipe is a classic that gets a flavor boost from chicken thighs that are simmered in the broth and then shredded from the bone. To ensure the matzo balls are cooked correctly, remove a ball from the broth and slice it in half. The color should be light throughout—if the center is darker, continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes more. Get the recipe 03 of 15 Roasted Salmon With Beet Salad While the fish bakes, toss a quick beet and kale salad, made super-quick thanks to pre-cooked beets. A dill dressing makes for a classic pairing, and cuts through the rich salmon. Get the recipe 04 of 15 Every-Citrus Salad With Almonds and Manchego Caitlin Bensel Add some bright colors to your Passover table courtesy of this bold citrus salad. It pairs tart blood oranges, bitter grapefruit, and sweet navel oranges with Manchego, and roasted almonds, which yields a dish that hits every note—crunchy, salty, nutty, bright, sharp, and bitter. And don’t skip the orange dressing, which combines shallots, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, and ties the salad together. Get the recipe 05 of 15 Broiled Asparagus Christopher Baker Broiling this spring vegetable is a quick way to make it tender and brings out its sweet, nutty essence. Get the recipe 06 of 15 Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Grapes and Feta Greg Dupree For a vegetable side that will wow your seder guests, opt for this cauliflower stunner, which is boiled, roasted, and joined by pickled shallots, blocks of tangy feta, sweet grapes, and fresh oregano. If you have kosher guests and would rather have a seder without cheese, use plant-based sausage instead and cook it on the baking sheet right beside the cauliflower. Get the recipe 07 of 15 Horseradish Potato Gratin Con Poulos Thinly sliced russet potatoes bake in a horseradish-infused cream until tender and golden. Get the recipe The Best Potatoes to Use for Each of Your Favorite Tater Recipes 08 of 15 Lemon-Coriander Roasted Chicken With Leeks and Squash If you’re looking for a chicken dish that’s easy to make but still packs plenty of flavor, this one will get the job done. Here, butter spiked with cilantro, ginger, lemon zest, and ground coriander is rubbed underneath the chicken skin, resulting in a moist, spicy bird that has flavor in every bite. A bed of acorn squash and leeks roast under the chicken, for a built-in side that catches all of the flavorful drippings. Get the recipe 09 of 15 Roast Beef and Onions Con Poulos Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before slicing to ensure the beef stays juicy. Get the recipe 10 of 15 Baby Lamb Chops With Mixed Olive Relish and Roasted Carrots Jennifer Causey Lamb chops that cook quickly? Yes, please! These chops need just two minutes per side, and are accompanied by a briny, bright, and herby relish made with green and kalamata olives, capers, and lemon zest. Serve the chops with rice or couscous to soak up the relish and round out your meal, and you’re all set. Get the recipe 11 of 15 Quick Spring Lamb and Vegetable Stew Quentin Bacon Celebrate Passover and the start of spring simultaneously with this lamb and vegetable stew that comes together in a single large pot. First, you'll cut the lamb steaks into small pieces and brown the meat, then transfer it to a plate. Next, you'll cook the carrots and onion, before adding a tablespoon of flour, which helps to thicken the brothy stew as it cooks. Simmer the remaining ingredients for about 10 minutes more, stir it all together, and you're done. Easy enough, right? Get the recipe 12 of 15 Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots Sang An This economically priced cut of meat becomes tender and flavorful when cooked low and slow in a mix of tomato paste, coffee, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Get the recipe 13 of 15 Lemony Almond Macaroons Ellen Silverman Make these sweet treats up to one week ahead of time. Let them cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Get the recipe 14 of 15 Flourless Chocolate Cake Roland Bello Before serving, dust this rich, moist cake with confectioners' sugar for an elegant presentation. Get the recipe 4 Five-Ingredient Desserts Anyone Can Make 15 of 15 Espresso Truffles Hector Sanchez These decadent, coffee-infused bites are rolled in cocoa powder for an extra hint of chocolate. Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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