Pesach Recipes

Commemorating the Exodus doesn’t have to mean hours spent at the stove. While Passover’s unique dietary rules present a challenge, these easy-to-make recipes from top chefs prove that keeping kosher for Pesach can be both simple and delicious.

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Breslev Israel staff

Posted on 31.03.26

Editor’s Note: If a holiday falls on a Thursday-Friday, be sure to read Eruv Tavshilin to properly prepare for Shabbat.

 

We at Breslev Israel hope that these recipes and ideas help you to have a Happy and Kosher Passover!
 

 

Fish and Fish Salads

Oven-Baked Fish Fillet (Keren Agam) — A simple, quick recipe for fish fillets baked in the oven. The result: a healthy, indulgent dish with the taste of home!

 

 

 

 

Warm Salmon Salad (Jamie Geller*) — Enjoy this luscious (and delicious!) warm salmon salad with colorful peppers, raisins, pine nuts, and spinach. Quick and easy to make. 

 

 

Tuna Steaks (Shuki Galili) — If you’re in the mood for a juicy steak but not for beef, try this simple recipe for juicy red tuna steaks!  

 

 

Salads and Sides

Warm Salmon Salad (Jamie Geller*) — Enjoy this luscious (and delicious!) warm salmon salad with colorful peppers, raisins, pine nuts, and spinach. Quick and easy to make. 

 

 

 

 

 

Moroccan Carrot Salad (Shuki Galili) — Looking for a delicious salad that will add color to your meal? This recipe, one of Israel’s most popular salads, is the answer! Can be served hot or cold.

 

 

Sweet Matzah Pashtidah (Quiche) (Shuki Galili) Think that matzot are dry and tasteless? Try this simple traditional dish that is a combination of matzot, eggs, nuts, and dried fruits. Its sweet taste and nutty texture is a great side dish at your Passover table!

 

 

 

Main Course

 

Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken (Shuki Galili) Nothing beats a golden-brown roasted chicken, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This recipe is a guaranteed hit!

 

 

Caribbean Roast Chicken (Jamie Geller*) — A sweet tasting chicken with roasted potatoes and pineapple so you have a main dish and one side all in one go. This recipe is an easy one-pan supper!

 

 

 

 

Overnight Brisket (Jamie Geller*) — Cook your main course overnight and wake up to the delicious smell of dinner. This brisket, although quick and easy to make, is succulent and savory – perfect for your festive table! 

 

 

Desserts

Chewiest, Gooiest Passover Brownies (Jamie Geller*) — This simple, one-bowl recipe will have you coming back for more! If you’re a chocolate lover (or even if you’re not), this is the recipe for you! 

 

 

 

 

 Walnut and Coconut Cookies (Keren Agam) — These walnut and coconut cookies are so delicious that you will not want to stop eating! Double or triple the quantities and keep them in a jar on the counter for the entire holiday.

 

 

Dairy

Passover: Cheese-Filled Matzot (Shuki Galili) — Passover is coming and with it comes this wonderful dish. It’s enough to justify all the grueling work and cleaning before Passover. Check it out!  

 

 

 

Editor’s Note:

* To see more Passover recipes by Jamie Geller, visit her Passover holiday section on her website.

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