10 stunning Passover recipes for your Seder feast
[Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
If you’ve ever celebrated Passover, you know what’s about to go down this Friday. Eight days on a high carb diet, you can’t eat leavened bread, and the alternative (matzah) isn’t great.
Matzah is a flat cracker that resembles a piece of cardboard. When consumed, it stays in your body until the next Passover unless you counteract the remnants with a boat load of prune juice.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Jewish tradition, there are two celebratory meals referred to as the first and second Seders. At these meals families (including mine) get together, we laugh, we drink, we sometimes end up fighting for the last piece of matzah (NOT). But most importantly, we gather to read the Haggadah (and stuff our faces with macaroons). The Haggadah is a book telling the story of Passover which speaks about all kinds of nice things that happened to the Jews way back before I was born… including the 10 Plagues. Fun.
Plagues aside, let’s get down to business here with some really delish recipes to get you through the eight days.
Fruit & Nut Matzah Crunch [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
Matzah looks a lot more appealing when it’s covered in toffee, chocolate, dried fruit and nuts, that’s for darn sure. This is one recipe that is tried and true. If you don’t have matzah or aren’t making it for Passover, try substituting it with graham crackers. It’s absolutely addictive!
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Potato Gratin [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
While all of the ingredients in the Passover recipes are usually kosher for Passover, each community has its own customs regarding what can and cannot be used for Passover. If you want to be certain, just look for “Kosher for Passover” certification on labels. This potato gratin is a winner. Crispy, crunchy and sure to please a crowd.
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Moroccan Citrus Salad [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
How about an exotic Moroccan-inspired citrus salad to punch up your Seder meal? This is great served as an appetizer, side dish or dessert. Packed with jeweled colours and crunchy pomegranate seeds, this dish will transport you to Morocco.
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Sweet Potato Pancakes [Photo: No Crumbs Left]
These sweet potato pancakes are a twist on your traditional latkes. Made with just a few ingredients and fried until crispy and golden brown, these will do the trick for a side dish or a main. Make extra because these are sure to disappear quickly!
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Blackberry Chocolate Coconut Macaroons [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
These traditional Passover cookies are homemade, chewy, and coconutty. A delightfully sweet confection that is known for its crisp outside and chewy soft center. All you’ll need are egg whites, shredded coconut and sugar but I’ve added blackberries, chocolate and a vanilla pod for extra flavour. You can even put your own spin on it by substituting these flavours with your favourite ingredients. The best part? These take only ten minutes to prepare and you don’t need a pastry course to achieve the beautiful end result. Drizzle or dip them in chocolate for a little extra decadence.
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Wild Mushroom Pâté [Photo: Smitten Kitchen]
Chopped liver. Yes, chopped liver is a delicacy that can only be described as the Jewish version of pâté. But what if you’re a vegetarian or not a liver lover? Deb Perelman a.k.a. Smitten Kitchen has a wonderful recipe that is perfect to serve as an appetizer for Passover (or anytime). She uses a medley of mushrooms and other ingredients to make this delicious “mock” chopped liver. Try it. You won’t be sorry.
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Pickled Deviled Eggs [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
There’s just something about pink eggs. These pickled beauties make yet another perfect appetizer to greet your guests with on Passover. Sometimes I feel like these are just too pretty to eat!
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Blueberry Tomato Nectarine Salad with Fresh Mint & Chèvre [Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
A beautiful and refreshing twist to a salad with the addition of fresh fruit, berries, mint and chèvre. I love the colours and flavours in this and I’m sure you will too!
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Chicken Piccata [Photo: No Crumbs Left]
How about a chicken dish that is “legally breaded” to serve at Passover? This one fits the bill by being paleo and although the recipe calls for butter (which is a no no in Kosher cooking), you can substitute a vegan solid to make this dish. Look at these thighs! Yum.
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Flourless Chocolate Orange Cookies [Photo: Grand Baby Cakes]
There are very few recipes that don’t have flour as a base for a great cookie. These Chocolate Orange Cookies are perfect for Passover or anytime you are looking for a gluten free option in a cookie. Beautifully laced with orange zest and rich with chocolate. Delicious!
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[Photo: Simply Beautiful Eating]
Want to learn how to make this beautiful Fruit and Matzah Crunch? Follow me live on TheFeedFeed’s Snapchat Wednesday April 20 to see a step by step tutorial for this yummy recipe. No baking experience required! In fact, it’s so easy even a 3-year-old could make it.
Happy Passover!
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