There’s something so refreshing about this time of year! I love planning and cooking and preparing for Pesach. Confession: I usually start with the cooking and then speed through the cleaning (organize in the winter! Or after Pesach!) so that I can get back to the kitchen to make more random little things that no one really needs but is so fun for me. Here’s a menu to help you get inspired. There are a few chometz recipes here, but adapt as needed, and work according to your needs. Pesach is not necessarily brisket and potatoes; there are so many beautiful, fresh, and delicious foods you can make- even if you are limited with time. Enjoy all the colors and flavors that are available to you, and have a delicious and uplifting yomtov!

April 12 – Seder 1

I like to keep the Seders simple with a refreshing dessert.

1. Chicken Soup with chicken breast and chicken balls (mock matza balls) in it

Fluffy ’n Colorful Chicken-Vegetable Kneidlach by Faigy Grossman

2. Fork-Tender Brisket by Chanie Nayman

While I usually love second-cut brisket, first cut is much leaner, and therefore a nice option for a Seder. It cooks differently because it’s much drier, so be informed before you bake it).

3. Zucchini-Mushroom Kugel by Michal Frischman

4. Celeriac Mashed Potatoes with Tuscanini Truffle Salt by Sina Mizrahi

(Minus the truffle salt, and I’d probably add sauteed onions to this)

5. Caramelized Toffee Kichel by Chanie Nayman

6. Shaved Ice by Chanie Nayman

(The grapefruit one)

April 13 – Day Meal 1

7. Pulled Lamb Crackers by Michal Frischman

8. Eggplant in a Garlic Verde Dressing by Estee Kafra

9. Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Creamy Ginger Lime Dressing by Chanie Nayman

10. Cauliflower Israeli Salad by Chanie Nayman

11. Coffee-Crusted Roast with Pearl Onion-Peppercorn Sauce by Chanie Nayman

12. Pomegranate Chicken Breast by Brynie Greisman

13. Maple-Glazed Winter Vegetables with Ginger Pecan Crunch by Rivky Kleiman

14. Grilled and Sautéed Mushrooms by Maxine Clark

15. Scalloped Potatoes by Estee Kafra

16. Fruit Salad by Faigy Murray

17. Thumbprint Cookies for Pesach (Gluten Free) by Shoshi and Tzippy Newman

Seder 2

18. Hearty Flanken Soup by Chanie Nayman

19. Tomato-Garlic Spaghetti Squash by Sima Kazarnovsky

20. Lemon Honey Ginger Chicken by Chanie Nayman

21. Herb-Roasted Rainbow Carrots by Michal Frischman

April 14 – Day Meal 2

22. International Fish Board by Naomi Nachman

23. Shirazi Salad by Leila Heller

24. Crispy Shallot and Date Salad by Chavi Feldman

25. Rib Steak and Bruschetta Topped Chremslach by Chaya Surie Goldberger

26. Sweet and Sour Chicken by Chaya Surie Goldberger

27. Mini Red Potatoes (Big-Batch) from the Nitra Cookbook

28. Blistered Asparagus with Cilantro Balsamic Drizzle by Chanie Nayman

(I would do a mayo or bernaise sauce as opposed to the tahini.)

29. Pavlova with Lemon Curd by Faigy Reiner

(You can also make mini pavlovas).

30. Cappuccino Mousse by Chanie Nayman

Chol Hamoed Dinner Ideas:

31. Israeli night (grilled pargiot, homemade fermented vegetables), oven fries, Israeli salad, eggplant boats etc)

Vinegar-Free Pesach Pickles by Chanie Nayman

32. Meat nachos using crispy potato rounds/meat pizza/hamburgers

Easy Pulled Beef and Pulled Chicken by Menachem Goodman

Pulled Beef and Gravy Fries by Chanie Nayman

33. Fish /Dairy Night

Middle Eastern Salmon by Lipi Events

Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes by Miriam Fried

April 18 – Friday Night/Second Days Night Meal 1

34. Chunky Cream of Chicken Soup by Brynie Greisman

I would use chicken broth with this recipe. I’d omit the mustard and celery seed and replace it with celery, and either omit the soy milk, or substitute it with almond milk.

35. Rainbow Salad with Nut Crunch by Brynie Greisman

36. Peruvian Chicken with Jalapeño Green Sauce by Sima Kazarnovsky

37. Griddled Aubergine with Lemon, Mint, and Balsamic Vinegar by Maxine Clark

38. Hot Honey Beef Fry Butternut Squash Bake by Chaya Surie Goldberger

39. Pesach Fruit Crisp by Faigy Murray

April 19 – Shabbos Day

40. Easy Homemade Salmon Gravlax by Yussi Weisz

41. Chopped Liver

42. Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Creamy Ginger Lime Dressing by Chanie Nayman

43. Herb Cabbage Salad by Naomi Nachman

44. Shabbos with Yussi – Cholent for Passover (Gluten Free) by Yussi Weisz

45. Matchstick Chicken on Lemony Slaw by Sima Kazarnovsky

46. Simple But Delicious London Broil by Chanie Nayman

47. Pesto Rainbow Roasted Root Vegetables by Erin Grunstein

48. Roasted Beet Salad with Nuts by Rivky Kleiman

(Minus the feta).

49. Cookie Cake by Chanie Nayman

Second Night Meal

50. Israeli Style Meat and Vegetable Soup by Pessi Piller

51. Chicken Rollatini with Herbs, Sun- Dried Tomatoes, and Balsamic-Honey Glaze by Suzie Gornish

52. Maple-Chili Roasted Vegetables and Pineapple by Faigy Grossman

53. Rebbetzin Walkin’s Compote by Sarah Faygie Berkowitz

April 20 – Sunday Meal

This is the official leftovers meal. But in case there are no leftovers for whatever reason, or you are having guests you can’t serve what we call ‘dribs and drabs’, here’s another beautiful meal.