31 Best Passover Recipes For A Seder (2024) (2024)

This company chicken with citrus, carrots, prunes & pistachios is a treat for the eyes, taste buds and cook (make-ahead). The flavors blend beautifully.

Make ahead: The whole recipe can be prepped a day ahead (or in the morning) and popped into the oven before serving.

Potluck: Transport the cooked chicken in a large roaster.Either complete the cooking and keep warm in the host's oven or just do the broiling before serving at the host's house. Bring the parsley and pistachios in a separate container to sprinkle on before serving.

Kids love these ground chicken meatballs in sweet and sour sauce. Adults do too 🙂. Soft, tender meatballs in sweet tangy sauce that only take 10-15 minutes to prep with a few simple ingredients in one pot. Replace the breadcrumbs with matzo meal for Passover.

Make ahead: the meatballs can be made 2-3 days ahead of even frozen for 2-3 months. The reheat well on the stove or microwave so are good for potluck.

This veal stew, made with wine, lemon zest and thyme, is rich, flavorful and full-bodied. Perhaps a bit more rustic for a Passover meal, but still delicious. And perfect for potluck. Perhaps try this recipe instead of brisket?

Make-ahead: Absolutely. It's even better the next day warmed up.

Instant Pot Option: Make Instant Pot Veal Stew if you prefer.

Potluck: Bring the stew in a large pot and heat on low, stirring occasionally. Add parsley just before serving.

If you own a sous vide machine or are planning to get one, do not miss these boneless beef Sous Vide Short Ribs. Beyond easy and mouth watering! Definitely worth the 48 hour cook time. This would be a fantastic alternative to brisket if you have sous vide equipment.

Make Ahead: Yes, in fact 48 hours ahead. You can finish the sous vide part hours ahead and finish it off before serving. Or complete the dish and keep it in a warm oven. Mouth watering!

Potluck: Easy to transport.

This rich, mildly smoky Canadian Maple Cedar Plank Salmon is glazed with maple syrup, balsamic, grainy mustard, butter & garlic. Easy and mouthwatering!

Make ahead and Potluck: Make it a couple of hours ahead with a full side or two of salmon. Place the planks on a large pan to transport, covered in foil. Serve at room temperature, cutting it into smaller serving pieces on the planks. Wickedly good.

How to smoke a brisket in a smoker includes all the best research, experience and tips by guest chef Bob to get you to a tender, mouth watering smoked brisket. We included a great shortcut and step by step instructions that even a novice can follow.

OK, not your typical brisket recipe. And not your 'whip this up in 30 minutes' recipe. But if you want to bring something sensational…

Make ahead (needs a whole day and a half) and Potluck.

Experience incredible aromas and juicy spiced Moroccan chicken with the most scrumptious sweet potato, prune, onion, garlic and apple medley ever. No special equipment needed.

Perfect for a small group. Or use a larger pan instead of a skillet. No tagine is needed.

Make ahead: Prep veggies the night before. The entire recipe can be cooked ahead and kept warm, loosely covered, for up to an hourwithout cutting up the chicken.

We love this Party Salad with Grilled Vegetables and Quinoa, loaded with eggplant, corn, peppers and maple-balsamic dressing. Three sides in one colorful dish. The vegetables can be roasted instead of grilled.

Make ahead: All the components for this salad can be made ahead. You just need to assemble the parts and drizzle on the dressing before serving.

Potluck: Assemble, cover and transport the salad with the dressing in a container to be added just before serving.

Vegetarian

Beautiful, delicious and satisfying as a vegetarian main or side, butternut squash salad with caramelized onions, toasted pecans and warm cinnamon dressing will get rave reviews at your Passover dinner.

Make Ahead: All components (squash, onions, dressing) can be made up to a day or two ahead and kept in the fridge, covered. Bring the butternut squash and onions to room temperature before serving or warm them for a minute in the microwave.

Potluck: Assemble the salad before transporting. Bring the dressing in a separate container. Before serving, heat the dressing in the microwave, drizzle over the salad and serve.

Vegetarian

You won't miss the bread in this delicious, super healthy, Vegetable Stuffing with quinoa. It's a great alternative to a traditional stuffing, dressing or any side dish. And takes only 30 minutes to make.

Quinoa can be eaten during Passover.

Vegetarian. Under 30 minutes.Make ahead.Potluck

A perfect side for a Jewish holiday, Roasted Glazed Carrot Tzimmes fuses the delicious, rich flavors of balsamic, maple, orange & cinnamon. A twist on the more traditional version.

This tzimmes recipe is roasted instead of using the more traditional stewed method.

Make ahead – see two options in the post.

Vegetarian.

This company-worthy roasted head of cauliflower, crowned with a bright zesty-sweet grape relish, makes a beautiful centerpiece for a special occasion like Passover.

Make Ahead: Earlier in the day, make recipe, then warm cauliflower before serving, topped with relish (also made earlier). Or, do the covered part of the cauliflower roasting ahead of time, then the final uncovered roasting before serving.

Potluck: Make and bring the fully roasted cauliflower and grape relish separately. Reheat in a 350F-375F oven for 10-15 minutes and top with relish.

Vegetarian.

This oven roasted vegetables recipe is simple comfort food.Sweet potatoes, peppers, eggplant, apples and rosemarycreate a delicious side dish. Not to mention healthy and colorful. And never mind that an apple is not a vegetable. It works perfectly.

Make ahead: Just follow the directions for roasting several hours ahead or in the morning. Reheat at 375-425F for about 5-10 minutes.

Potluck: Bring to host in pan to reheat before serving (make sure your host has oven space to spare).

Vegetarian.

Buttery, zesty parsley potatoes are a great side dish for Passover if you are serving fish as the main course. Easy, packed with flavor and made in about 20 minutes.

Make ahead: Make several hours or even a day or two ahead, only adding parsley after reheating to keep its vibrant green color Reheat the dish in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, covered, stirring in between.

Vegetarian. Under 30 minutes. Potluck.

Simple, hearty and healthy, Quinoa and Glazed Butternut Squash salad with spinach, cranberries and toasted sesame seeds is a delicious vegetarian main dish or side.

Make ahead: Serve warm or at room temperature.

Potluck.Vegetarian.

Sweet oranges and tangy grapefruit tossed in vinaigrette over salad greens make this delicious citrus salad a lovely all-season salad. Quick, easy and beautiful.

Under 30 minutes.Vegetarian.

Make ahead: Everything can be prepped ahead of time, but keep the citrus sections, dressing and salad greens separate until serving time to avoid a soggy salad.

This sweet, tangy Marinated Tomato Salad with homemade Catalina dressing creates a colorful side dish even when tomatoes are not at their best.

Love the vibrant colors! And there's no need for a salad plate. Easy (especially with a shortcut) and very popular.A family favorite that we always serve at the Seder.

Vegetarian. Make ahead. Potluck.

Looking for a special treat for Passover? Try this easy Marcy Goldman trademark recipe for chocolate toffee matzo. It's addictive, especially during Passover when no cake or cookies are eaten.

Make ahead. Vegetarian. Potluck. Under 30 minutes (plus chill time). Gift/loot bag.

We dare you to eat just one handful of this Crunchy Caramel Pecan Matzo Crack. It's an addictive twist on the famous Passover treat and we love to eat it as a snack or as a topping for ice cream or berry crisp. Similar to the recipe above, but even easier.

Make ahead. Vegetarian. Potluck. Under 30 minutes. Loot bags.

If you're looking to serve something healthy and light and a few notches above plain berries, this no-bake Berry Crumble is the ticket. Fresh berries topped with a rich nut-date mixture (and whipped cream if you like) – ready in 10 minutes.

Make ahead. Vegetarian. Potluck. Under 30 minutes

This delicious golden gluten-free Orange Polenta Cake is moist, rich and bursting with zesty orange flavor. It's easy to make as it has no layers, no filling and no icing.

In the past, corn was not allowed on Passover. Since 2016, it has now been approved.

Make Ahead: the cake can be made ahead and keptcovered in the fridge. We suggest bringing it to room temperature before serving or warming it for a few seconds in the microwave. The cake can also be frozen.

Potluck friendly. Vegetarian.

Elegant and sinfully rich, this Chocolate Mousse Dessert with Warm Caramel Sauce is simply sensational. Your guests will groan with pleasure. A great no-flour Passover dessert. To die for. Contains dairy.

Make ahead; Vegetarian; Potluck.

Chocolate Toffee – buttery, nutty, chocolate-y, crunchy and scrumptious. Like Skor bars, but way better. And much easier to make than you think.

A bit more effort, but worth it for a special person or occasion. Outrageously good. Don't be intimidated.. We've provided clear simple instructions.

Make ahead. Vegetarian. Potluck. Gift/loot bag.

White Chocolate Bark (or any bark for that matter) is pretty much the easiest sweet treat you can possibly make. Endless flavor possibilities, 2-3 ingredients, 5 minutes to put together and 20-30 minutes to chill. Creamy, melt in your mouth, deliciousness.

This treat is perfect for Passover. So easy to make and everyone loves it.

Potluck and Loot Bags.

Make ahead, under 30 minutes and vegetarian.

Make this vibrant tropical fruit salad as a gorgeous, refreshing ending to a meal or as an appetizer served in mini cups. Just 15 minutes prep time.

Make ahead: (one day). Keep in covered container, Only add mint to taste and the orange juice when ready to serve.

Potluck, Under 30 minutes. Vegetarian.