16 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes for Passover

These recipes are perfect for the Passover table and beyond.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published April 06, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
Jewish Brisket on a Plate with Carrots and Parsley and a Bowl of Potatoes

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

The dishes on the table at Passover come with an asterisk, as there are a handful of foods and ingredients customarily avoided on the holiday. If you're unsure what's suitable, double check (better safe than sorry!), otherwise use this list as your starting point for planning your holiday spread.

From slow-cooked brisket to bright red borscht, matzo brei to potato kugel, these dishes are definitely ones you'll also want to save and serve beyond Passover!

  • Potato Kugel

    Serving of Potato Kugel on a Pie Server, Moved from Casserole Dish to a Plate

    Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

    "Can’t find matzo meal? Substitute equal amounts of all-purpose flour instead—it won’t be suitable for Passover, but great for the rest of the year." —Micah Siva, Recipe Developer

  • Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad

    Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "If you want to boil the beets instead of roasting them, put the beets in a small saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Jewish Brisket

    Jewish Brisket on a Plate with Carrots and Parsley and a Bowl of Potatoes

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "I prefer to add in the carrots towards the very end of the braising time because to me, there’s nothing more off-putting than an overly softened carrot." —Sara Tane, Recipe Developer

  • Matzo Brei

    Matzo brei on a plate with a fork.

    Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

    "Traditional matzo is what we use here, but you could also use whole wheat or even gluten-free matzo. Do not use egg matzo, as it is too soft." —Hank Shaw, Recipe Developer

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  • Noodle Kugel

    Noodle Kugel

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "On Passover, kugel can’t be made from noodles since they’re not kosher to serve during that holiday, so you can use matzo instead." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

  • Charoset with Apples, Dates, and Walnuts

    A bowl of charoset ready to eat

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "When buying dates, look for fresh ones—they should be dark brown, soft, and heavy for their size. If you are only able to find drier dates, you can soften them by letting them soak for five minutes in hot water. Drain the dates before proceeding with the recipe." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

  • Chocolate and Hazelnut Matzo Toffee

    Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack - plate of toffee wiht sheetpan of toffee in the background

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "The toffee pictured here is topped with roasted hazelnuts, but you can use any nut you like. I’ve made it with toasted sliced almonds, as well as chopped toasted pecans. Toasted coconut would make a nice option for nut-free folks, too." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

  • Instant Pot Beef Brisket

    Pressure Cooker Beef Brisket

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "One more great bonus of pressure cooking: You can make the gravy right in the pot! Use an immersion blender to whiz the onions and garlic into the cooking liquid, making a thick, rich gravy." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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  • Borscht

    A bright blue bowl on a gray background with borscht and sour cream and dill

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "The soup is best made a day ahead, giving the flavors time to meld." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Coconut Macaroons

    Coconut Macaroons

    Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez

    "After multiple batches and lots of experimenting, I found that you also need to use unsweetened coconut, somewhat finely ground. Sweetened coconut won't do, because you won't be able to break it down enough even in a food processor." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Oven-Roasted New Potatoes

    Oven Roasted New Potatoes on a Tray with a Spoon Scooping Some Potatoes

    Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker

    "The small new potatoes (also called "baby potatoes") work great for this dish. All you have to do is cut them in half. Otherwise, cut the larger new potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks. No need to peel." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Matzo Ball Soup

    Matzo Ball Soup

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "Chill the matzo mixture for at least two hours before shaping the matzo balls (or up to a day ahead). This gives the matzo meal plenty of time to absorb the liquid and results in matzo balls with better texture and that don't fall apart during cooking." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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  • Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

    German Red Cabbage

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "The cooking time for this recipe will depend on the age and tenderness of the cabbage you are using." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Roasted Baby Carrots

    Roasted Baby Carrots

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Use real baby (immature) carrots, not the ready-to-eat, stubby carrots sold bagged and peeled for snacking. Those carrots won't roast the same." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Roast Chicken With Apricot Glaze

    Roasted Chicken with Apricot Glaze

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "When cooking a whole chicken, remember to remove to giblets (liver, gizzards, neck) first. They're often in a bag in the cavity. I fry up the liver in butter for a little snack and save the neck and gizzards for making stock." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Pavlova

    Pavlova

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Adding an acid such as cream of tartar (a dry acid) or vinegar will help give the meringue structure. You can use either. If you are using cream of tartar, mix it in with the egg whites from the beginning. If you are using vinegar, add it with the vanilla extract later in the process." —Shuna Lydon, Recipe Developer

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