54 Traditional & Modern Passover Recipes Everyone Will Love

We have collected dozens of the best Passover recipes for you and your family. From brisket to tsimmes, matzo ball soup (several variations), gefilte fish, kugels, charoset, sponge cake, and more. We have classic approaches – and twists on traditional; something for everyone. Even a vegetarian chopped “liver”, gluten-free and lactose-free noodle kugel – and a Matzo Lasagna!

Vegetarian Chopped Liver

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian alternative to traditional chopped liver, try making mock chopped liver with mushrooms. This mock liver recipe is based on the original Ashkenazi Jewish Recipe my grandmother made for every special occasion. You’ll love to spread this Vegetarian Chopped Liver on matzo crackers for a delicious Passover Appetizer. Get the recipe.

Persian Charoset Balls (Halleq/Haleg)

This Persian charoset has toasted nuts, dried and fresh fruit, and warm fragrant spices. Serve in a bowl or as individual portions rolled into balls. This Passover charoset is the perfect addition to your holiday seder plate. Get the recipe.

Baked Gefilte Fish Loaf

This baked gefilte fish recipe is a tasty, updated version of the classic Jewish dish. The seasonings give it additional flavor, and baking the gefilte fish loaf instead of boiling it gives it a better texture. And this is a shortcut recipe for making a homemade version. Get the recipe.

Gluten-Free Matzo Ball Soup

Gluten-free matzo ball soup? You bet! Rich chicken broth and a big ‘ole matzo ball just like Nana used to make. Get the recipe.

Vegan Matzo Ball Soup (Allergy-Free, Paleo)

You don’t have to skip the soup! A quick and easy recipe for gluten-free vegan matzo ball soup! This Passover classic is allergy-free and paleo with grain-free fluffy matzo balls (potato-based “potato kneidlach” dumplings) and a simple vegetable broth soup! Get the recipe.

Carrot Consommé

This light soup is a perfect starter for your holiday meal. Get the recipe.

Parsnip Apple Soup

This creamy parsnip and apple soup is perfect for fall! Sweet apples balance out the earthy parsnips for the perfect blend of fall flavors. This soup makes a great lunch or appetizer, and a beautiful presentation when topped with fresh herbs and pomegranate arils. Get the recipe.

Matzo Ball Soup

This matzo ball soup is chicken and vegetables simmered with matzo balls in a savory broth with fresh herbs. A holiday classic that’s the ultimate comfort food and happens to be easy to make! When I want to warm up on a cold day, I serve up a piping hot bowl of soup such as chicken pot pie soup, taco soup or this traditional matzo ball soup. Get the recipe.

Pressure Cooker Gefilte Fish

Pressure Cooker Gefilte Fish in Jelled Broth is made from Whitefish and Pike and simmered in a flavorful Homemade Fish Stock. Get the recipe.

Jicama Haroset

We have two versions of charoset (haroset). This one is based on crispy, crunchy jicama, with walnuts and raisins. You can moisten it with cranberry juice, or red wine. Get the recipe.

Apple Walnut Charoset

Apples, jicama, walnuts and raisins are combined with brown sugar, a tiny bit of honey and spices for a delicious twist on the classic version. Get the recipe.

Matzo Recipe Ideas for Passover

The best way to make quick, tasty meals during Passover is to use matzo as a base for your favorite toppings. Matzo serves as a cracker or sandwich bread stand-in. The crispiness of matzo contrasts the soft toppings which makes a winning combination. Here are some of the best matzo recipe ideas for easy Passover snacks and lunches. Get the recipes.

Instant Pot Brisket

Instant Pot Brisket is full of flavor and fork tender. This Jewish brisket recipe is perfect for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, or even Passover! Get the recipe.

Easy & Festive Garlic & Herb Roast Lamb

Garlic-infused olive oil and rosemary are the stars in this simple roast lamb dish. Get the recipe.

Slow Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Garlicky flavors, leeks, scallions, lemon, anchovies, red pepper flakes and rosemary create the perfect blend of flavors for this slow roasted version. Get the recipe.

Sweet & Sour Brisket with Red Wine, Grapes and Sweet Potatoes

Jews in Eastern Europe from decades past lived frugal lives and lesser expensive cuts of meat, such as brisket, were commonplace. They became quite adept at cooking this cut of meat in a variety of ways – some savory, some a little sweet. Get the recipe.

Short Ribs with Horseradish & Red Wine

Just as with our brisket, this recipe uses a heavy Dutch-oven, we start the recipe on top of the stove and then it goes into the oven where the bulk of the recipe cooking time occurs, allowing you time to make salad and/or mashed potatoes – or take a nap! Get the recipe.

Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Rosemary & Orange

The rosemary adds savory depth, while the orange zest adds brightness to this hearty short ribs’ recipe. Red wine and both whole, peeled tomatoes and tomato sauce provide substance, acidity and flavor. Get the recipe.

Matzo Lasagna

Make lasagna fit for Passover with this spinach and cheese matzo lasagna. Layers of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach with sheets of matzo in place of traditional lasagna noodles. It’s a Jewish holiday favorite, but delicious any time of year! Get the recipe.

Jewish Chicken Fricassee with Meatballs

My grandma’s Chicken Fricassee with Meatballs is a family favorite recipe. Browned chicken braised with meatballs and carrot and onion sauce. Get the recipe.

Air Fryer Salmon

Seasoned with bold spices and air fried to crispy perfection this flaky, succulent air fryer salmon comes together in less than 20 minutes! With no oil needed, it’s the perfect light, healthy dinner. Get the recipe.

Chicken Marbella (for Slow Cooker and Oven)

Chicken Marbella is a delicious chicken recipe with olives and dried fruit. It’s flavorful, tangy, and slightly sweet. This dish is warm, comforting, and great to make for a dinner party or holiday dinner. Slow cooker and oven directions included! Get the recipe.

Baked Whole Salmon Fillet with Citrus and Fennel

This baked whole salmon fillet with citrus and fennel is the perfect meal for a holiday or feeding a crowd. Baking salmon in foil with citrus and fennel keeps it moist, juicy, and very flavorful. This surprisingly easy salmon recipe serves 10 and is ready in under an hour! Get the recipe.

Braised Brisket with Onion Gravy

Deliciously tender braised beef brisket with onion gravy is the perfect holiday meal. This recipe includes my best tips and tricks for making a perfect brisket every time. Get the recipe.

Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine (Moroccan Lamb Stew)

All the delicious Moroccan flavors of lamb tagine, made easier in a slow cooker. This Moroccan stew has tender, slow-cooked lamb seasoned with warm ras el hanout spices and flavored with dried apricots and dates. Serve it over couscous, rice, or quinoa. Lamb stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Also includes oven directions! Get the recipe.

Moroccan Lamb Shanks

This recipe looks spectacular, but is easy to make, with an intriguing blend of cumin, coriander, pomegranate and mint. Get the recipe.

Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Goat Cheese Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This recipe features a stuffing of Mediterranean flavors that comes together in just a few minutes – but is spectacular enough for guests. Get the recipe.

Italian Cod with Tomato Sauce

Flaky poached cod prepared Roman Italian style with a delicious tomato sauce. This is a version of Baccalà al pomodoro alla Romana, an authentic Italian dish using dried salted cod. This recipe uses fresh cod which is more easily available. Either way, this is a delicious Italian style fish dish! Get the recipe.

Tender Braised Beef Brisket 

This Tender Braised Beef Brisket is richly flavorful, succulent, and ultra-tender. This recipe is all about achieving maximum flavor with minimum effort. It can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. Perfect for meal prep, too. Get the recipe.

Cauliflower Kugel

This ain’t your grandma’s kugel recipe…it’s better! Cauliflower kugel is healthier, easier to make and just as tasty as you remember the potato kugel of your childhood dreams. This savory kugel is perfect for Jewish Holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Passover and Break Fast or year round and can be served as a healthy low carb side dish or a Meatless Monday Main Course. Get the recipe.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Parmesan Salad

This parmesan Brussels sprouts salad is fresh and crunchy. Shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with parmesan cheese and a light vinaigrette make the perfect side dish for a family meal or holiday dinner! It’s an easy, foolproof dish with restaurant quality results. Get the recipe.

Carrot & Potato Tsimmes

“Tsimmes” can reference a stew made of vegetables, often with fruit, almost always with some sort of dried fruit and sometimes meat as well. It also means “a mess” or “a fuss”, as in “why are you making such a tsimmes?” Our version combines carrots, potatoes and raisins. Get the recipe.

Carrots & Parsnips with Dijon Butter

Sweet, earthy carrots and parsnips are lightly coated with Dijon mustard and sweet butter. Coriander and dill add an unexpected twist. Get the recipe.

Modern Roasted Tzimmes

A modern take on the traditional Jewish dish tzimmes. This roasted carrot and parsnips dish makes the perfect fall side dish. It is traditionally served for Rosh Hashanah and is delicious any time of the year. Get the recipe.

Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free Noodle Kugel

Kugel is a sweet pasta casserole, except that the word pasta seems so wrong here. Gotta go with noodle. Cooked noodles are combined with sugar, eggs and some dairy. Lots of dairy. Sour cream, cream cheese, farmer’s cheese, butter, cream and/or half-and-half make appearances in recipes that are as different as our own Bubbes and Nanas. This version is gluten-free and takes advantage of lactose-free dairy. Get the recipe.

Strawberry Spring Salad with Pecans and Feta

This strawberry spring salad with crunchy pecans and briny feta is the perfect easy weeknight salad! It’s a great spring salad since strawberries are in peak season in spring through early summer. Serve alone, as a side dish, or add in a protein to make it a full meal. Ready in 10 minutes! Get the recipe.

Fennel, Kale & Parsley Salad with Clementines & Olives

Thinly sliced fennel and kale with lots of parsley create the fresh tasting base for this salad that also features juicy, sweet clementines and briny olives. Get the recipe.

Jerusalem Salad (Israeli Salad)

This fresh tomato and cucumber salad is a twist on the classic Jerusalem chopped salad, also known as Israeli salad. Tomatoes and cucumbers are taken to the next level with flavorful Kalamata olives and creamy avocados. Then they’re tossed with fresh parsley, chives, mint and a lemon vinaigrette. It’s a wonderful refreshing side dish for a summer meal! Get the recipe.

Passover Noodle Apple Kugel Recipe

Noodle apple kugel recipe that is a sweet casserole side dish for Passover, but wonderful for any holiday. A traditional Jewish side dish or dessert made in a unique delicious way. Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish that is often served as a side dish or dessert. It is a baked casserole or pudding like dish made from ingredients like noodles, potatoes, apples and/or matzo. Combined with eggs and flavorings this can be sweet or savory, and it comes in various regional and family specific variations. Get the recipe.

Easy Carrot Soufflé (Dairy-Free, Parve and Passover versions)

This Carrot Soufflé is deliciously light and fluffy with a carrot forward flavor. This simple carrot side dish is always a crowd pleaser and perfect for your holiday table! The orange color looks pretty with other autumn dishes. It can be made dairy-free, parve, or kosher for Passover. Get the recipe.

Slow-Cooker Applesauce – No Added Sugar

Nothing smells more like autumn comfort than apples simmering in the slow cooker! Easy homemade slow cooker applesauce with none of the work, hassles; no peeling and no added sugar. Add some cinnamon and spice or keep it baby and kid-friendly plain; the final product is up to you but will always be delicious! The perfect gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and paleo sweet snack! Get the recipe.

Mixed Berry Crisp With Matzo Streusel

Sweet juicy berries topped with a cinnamon sugar crumble; this Mixed Berry Crisp With Matzo Streusel is the perfect gluten-free Passover dessert! With a burst of bright flavor, this mixed berry crisp couldn’t be easier to whip up. Get the recipe.

Passover Sponge Cake

The one Passover dessert that has always brought me happiness and that I make and eat all year around is a Passover Sponge Cake. There are many sponge cake recipes out there, and I find them all to be similar. This recipe is an adaptation of my grandmother’s recipe, implementing some cake making techniques I picked up in culinary school. My grandmother was a great baker! Get the recipe.

Passover Matzo Icebox Cake

Passover Matzo Icebox Cake with vanilla cream, mocha cake layers and chocolate ganache frosting is a perfect dessert for your Pesach Seder. This recipe can be made strictly kashrut or not. Get the recipe.

Matzo Brei

Learn how to make Matzo Brei just like my grandparents taught me! Serve with applesauce, jam, sour cream, or a kid’s favorite – ketchup! Get the recipe.

Passover Kichel

Since posting my original Kichel recipe several years ago, I have had many requests for a Passover Kichel recipe. After many iterations, I landed on a formula that I enjoy. Also known as Jewish bow tie cookies or nothings, these kichel are light, fun to make, and an enjoyable Passover treat. What are Kichel?

Kichel is actually the Yiddish word for cookie, but for those of us regulars at Jewish bakeries, we know that it means a specific type of cookie – a light, airy, crunchy, kind of part cookie/part cracker, usually coated in sugar, yet eaten both as a sweet and with savory. Kichel are often shaped as bow ties but can really be made in any shape, such as rectangle, square, triangle, or circle. Get the recipe.

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Doughnuts

All the seasonal flavors of an apple crumble in the form of an easy allergy-friendly baked doughnut! These apple cinnamon crumble doughnuts allow you to take your crumble on the go without the need for a fork or spoon! Get the recipe.

Passover Flourless Chocolate Cake with Nutella

This flourless chocolate cake with Nutella is the perfect Passover dessert. It’s made with Nutella and chocolate for the perfect amount of hazelnut and chocolate flavor. It has a light, smooth, and fluffy chocolatey texture. Great for chocolate lovers and your seder guests. Get the recipe.

Lemon Almond Cake

The cake combines whole lemons (that are poached in water until soft), ground almonds, eggs, sugar and baking powder. That’s it. No butter, no creaming techniques like you might have with a layer cake. Please note that it is leavened goods that are the result of fermentation (as with yeast baking) that are forbidden on Passover. If you are not sure, please consult your rabbi. Also, there is Passover baking powder, which is made without cornstarch, a carrier in some baking powder products. Get the recipe.

Clementine Almond Cake

The cake combines whole oranges or clementines (that are poached in water until soft), ground almonds, eggs, sugar and baking powder. That’s it. No butter, no creaming techniques like you might have with a layer cake. Please note that it is leavened goods that are the result of fermentation (as with yeast baking) that are forbidden on Passover. If you are not sure, please consult your rabbi. Also, there is Passover baking powder, which is made without cornstarch, a carrier in some baking powder products. Get the recipe.

Chocolate Macaroons

Chewy coconut macaroons with cocoa – chocolate flavor throughout! Get the recipe.

Simple Coconut Macaroons

These are our easiest macaroons! Dump and mix and you are ready to bake! Get the recipe.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Covered Matzo

Why not dip some matzo in chocolate and get the kids involved with choosing appropriate toppings? Get the recipe.