Passover cooking often means balancing tradition, dietary rules, and meals that people will actually enjoy. This curated set of Passover recipes brings together Seder staples and easy, family-friendly dishes for the rest of the holiday. These recipes are flavorful, practical, and created for real life—whether you’re feeding a crowd or keeping dinners interesting all week. The goal is to make holiday cooking manageable, not intimidating.
What You’ll Find Here
- Seder main dishes
- Passover side dishes
- Passover desserts (with and without nuts)
- Easy meals for the rest of the week
- Make-ahead and crowd-friendly recipes
Table of contents
- 20 Recipes for Passover
- Passover Seder Recipes
- Passover Side Dishes
- Passover Recipes for the Rest of the Week
- Passover Desserts
- Easy Passover Dinner Recipes

20 Passover Recipes: An assortment of holiday-perfect recipes, from Jewish brisket to charoset to chocolate covered matzoh.
If your household keeps Kosher or observes Kosher for Passover, check menus carefully to ensure they follow Kashrut rules—no mixing of meat and dairy and no leavened bread or chametz. For those avoiding nuts, there are excellent nut-free options included here.

20 Recipes for Passover
If you want a festive Passover menu that feels authentic without being overly strict, these recipes will help you create a holiday spread that’s both celebratory and approachable.
Passover Seder Recipes
These dishes are built for the Seder night—reliable, flavorful, and suited to a table that may be bustling for hours. You’ll see classics and flexible favorites chosen for simplicity and taste when cooking for a group.
Charoset
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Jewish Brisket
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Silver Palate Chicken Marbella
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Passover Side Dishes
Sides are just as important as the mains. These recipes pair easily with chicken, beef, or fish and bring color and balance to the table without fuss.
Red Salad with Citrus, Honey, and Thyme Vinaigrette
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Spinach Salad with Roasted Fennel
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How to Roast Carrots
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Oven-Roasted Asparagus
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Green Beans with Tarragon Vinaigrette
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Green Salad with Chickpeas and Spicy Honey Tahini Dressing
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Passover Recipes for the Rest of the Week
Passover lasts eight days, and these recipes are chosen for longevity—make-ahead friendly, great as leftovers, and simple enough to keep weeknight cooking manageable.
Best Lox Spread
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Whitefish Salad
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Matzoh Brei
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Leftover Brisket Barley Soup
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Passover Desserts
Dessert absolutely belongs on a Passover menu. Flourless desserts can be rich, moist, and textured—unleavened treats that feel indulgent, not like a compromise.
Nut-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
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Chocolate Covered Caramel Matzoh
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Chocolate Covered Caramelized Matzoh S’Mores
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Easy Passover Dinner Recipes
After the Seder, you still need simple dinners. These easy recipes use straightforward techniques and familiar flavors so weeknight cooking during Passover is quick and satisfying.
Easy Roast Chicken
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Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
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Chicken Thighs with Onions and Green Olives
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