38 Passover Recipes for a Memorable Seder Dinner

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38 Passover Recipes for a Memorable Seder Dinner1/38 Potato Kugel 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 210 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Noodle kugel

It represents mortar used for brickmaking when the Israelites were in Egypt

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. 2/38 Charoset 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit

freedom. —Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. This fruit-and-nut blend has a spot on the Seder plate, but it’s also a great way to liven up a piece of matzo. The specific ingredients in charoset vary from Passover table to table. This recipe is made with a chunky blend of apples and walnuts that simmer in wine and cinnamon to create a homey, warming bite. 3/38 Matzo Ball Soup 1 Review

This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort

Test Kitchen Approved Matzo Ball Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. Passover Seder wouldn’t be

the same without matzo ball soup!

the same without matzo ball soup! To simplify your day-of prep list, you can make the soup ahead of time and pre-mix, shape and store the matzo balls in the refrigerator. (Psst: The secret to making them as good as your bubbe’s is a splash of seltzer water in the batter.) Just before serving, heat the soup and cook the matzo balls. 4/38 Jewish Brisket 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings (4 cups vegetables) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother, Enid, always used

When she added carrots to the pan, she threw in some potatoes, too

the most marbled cut of brisket she could find to make this recipe, so she’d get the most flavor. When she added carrots to the pan, she threw in some potatoes, too. —Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked meat with 1/3 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup juices: 247 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. It doesn’t get more traditional than Passover brisket. Making a gigantic brisket might seem intimidating, but it really is the

easiest way to feed a large crowd

easiest way to feed a large crowd. If you have time, I recommend cooking it a day ahead (like Midge’s famous brisket from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Cold brisket is much easier to slice and reheats exceptionally well. 5/38 Quinoa Tabbouleh Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tabouli is a super fresh, mostly parsley salad with finely cracked wheat, juicy tomatoes, onion, fresh lemon juice, good quality extra virgin olive oil and a hint of fragrant mint. I added a

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch

little gluten-free twist to this recipe by replacing the cracked wheat with quinoa and then added some cucumbers for a nice crunch. For a delicious and colorful appetizer, serve in butter lettuce cups or endive leaves. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 160 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. Most grains (including 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 belongs to the same family as chard and beets

seed that belongs to the same family as chard and beets. 6/38 Flourless Chocolate Torte 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 326 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Flourless chocolate cake

—Amy Jenkins, Mesa,

is a classic Passover dessert because the ingredients are all kosher for Passover. Plus, one can never have too many gluten-free dessert recipes, whether it’s Passover or not. 7/38 Roast Chicken 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe 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,

This roast chicken is a nice change of pace from the classic Passover brisket

Arizona Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 281 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. This roast chicken is a nice change of pace from the classic Passover brisket. Rubbing the chicken with olive oil, lemon zest and fresh rosemary gives it a spring flavor and helps the skin reach a deep brown color so it looks as good as it tastes. 8/38 Roasted Carrots with Thyme 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 73 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. These carrots are sliced lengthwise and roasted in honey and thyme to make a beautiful vegetable side dish. They pair well with Passover favorites like matzo ball soup or meaty main dishes like chicken or brisket. Just make sure to buy

100% pure honey, which will not contain additives like corn syrup

100% pure honey, which will not contain additives like corn syrup. 9/38 Passover Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 bagel: 134 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. This is one of those Passover recipes that

I tend to make all week long

I tend to make all week long. The rolls are great for dinner with a pat of butter (or vegan butter if you don’t want to serve dairy products). They also work for lunch as a sandwich bread or for breakfast with kosher cream cheese and lox. 10/38 Roasted Red Potatoes 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Roasted Potatoes Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some fragrant rosemary, fresh or dried, gives these roasted red potatoes a distinctive and subtle

This dish is simple to prepare yet elegant in color and flavor

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 Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 114 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 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 fragrance that’s unforgettable. 11/38 Gefilte Fish Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Advanced Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 13 servings Go

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