32 Actually Tasty Passover Recipes That Are Anything But Boring (2024)

Loaded with potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and leeks, this veggie-packed kugel is a must-try passover side dish.

Recipe: Vegetable Kugel With Caramelized Leeks

Crushed matzo takes the place of breadcrumbs to make this crispy, pan-fried chicken dish.

Recipe: Matzo Schnitzel

If you like spinach artichoke dip, you'll love this creative matzo creation.

Recipe: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Matzo Mina

No passover table is complete without this traditional Ashkenazi side dish made with sweet root vegetables. Sweet potatoes, yams, carrots, and prunes are coated in an orange and honey mixture, then cooked until super tender.

Recipe: Stovetop Tzimmes

Sometimes simple is best, like in the case of these whole roasted carrots drizzled with honey, butter, and thyme and cooked until caramelized.

Recipe: Honey Butter Roasted Carrots

This classic Passover recipe is basically the Jewish version of migas. Eggs are scrambled with broken up pieces of matzo, then they're served with your favorite toppings like butter or jam.

Recipe: Matzo Brei

Salad doesn't have to be boring. This blend of kale and Brussels sprouts is garnished with dried cranberries, almonds, and Pecorino Romano cheese and tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing.

Recipe: Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

If you're tired of basic roast chicken, try this flavor-packed recipe. You can use any bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces like thighs or drumsticks. The result is a delicate balance of sweet and savory thanks to olives, prunes, and capers.

Recipe: Chicken Marbella

Matzo takes the place of tortilla chips in this fun-meets-festive recipe. Load the matzo with any of your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Recipe: Matzo Nachos

When it comes to matzo flatbread, the combinations are endless. Top yours with marinara sauce and mozzarella or get a bit more sophisticated with this mix of kale, Parmesan, and slivered almonds.

Recipe: Kale Matzo Pizza

It's hard to believe that this sweet and savory glazed chicken recipe comes together with just five ingredients: chicken thighs, onion soup mix, French dressing, apricot preserves, and fresh thyme.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

This fork tender, flaky salmon recipe is so deceptively easy, it takes only about 30 minutes from start to finish.

Recipe: Baked Garlic Butter Salmon

Bitter herbs never tasted so good.

Recipe: Chopped Endive and Romaine Salad

This Israeli salad featuring tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and Feta cheese is a colorful and fresh addition to any dinner menu.

Recipe: Israeli Chopped Salad

Made with spiralized sweet potato, parsnips, onion, and egg, this hearty side dish is bound to be a hit.

Sweet Potato Kugel

You may not be able to eat bagels on Passover, but you can certainly still enjoy your lox on a big, crispy salad paired with jammy boiled eggs.

Recipe: Smoked Salmon Salad With Creamy Caper Chive Dressing

This filling and flavorful quinoa salad pairs with just about any main dish on your table from salmon to brisket.

Recipe: Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad with Honey-Orange Dressing

Italian and Jewish culinary traditions combine in this delightfully creative, kosher-for-Passover tiramisu. Matzo takes the place of lady finger cookies, then it's soaked in espresso and layered with chocolate whipped cream.

Recipe: Matzo Tiramisu

Not to be confused with French macarons, these coconut sweets are so easy to make. They're made with coconut flakes, condensed coconut milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract, shaped into balls, baked in the oven, and finally dipped in melted chocolate.

Recipe: Coconut Macaroons