43 Passover Dinner Ideas for Seder and Beyond
You’ll have matzo brei for breakfast and coconut macaroons for dessert, but what about all the waking hours in between? That’s where these Passover dinner ideas come in. These hearty dinners will star on the seder table, but they’ll also carry you through the week that follows—because a person can only eat so much matzo and chicken soup. Below, you’ll find our favorite Passover main dishes, including sheet-pan chicken, garlic-rubbed lamb, and parchment-wrapped flounder. And just because it’s a main doesn’t mean it has to have meat: Plenty of these recipes, like fall-apart cabbage and Hasselback squash, are vegetarian-friendly.
None of these Passover dinner recipes contain chametz (wheat, barley, spelt, rye, oats, or leavening), but if you’re also avoiding kitniyot (including legumes, beans, seeds, and more), be sure to check the ingredient list carefully and make any modifications necessary. And when you’re ready, move on to our favorite Passover desserts.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell1/43Lemon-Roasted Salmon With Escarole, Asparagus, and Potatoes
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell2/43Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Rosemary
This old Gourmet recipe is a fan favorite—and for good reason. It’s a special main dish for any holiday, Passover included. Just trade the customary side of dairy-enriched mashed potatoes for lemony Greek-style potatoes.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell4/43Sumac Baked Fish With Saffron Quinoa
Since quinoa is not kitniyot, this elegant, all-in-one Persian dish is perfect for your Passover table. Serve with roasted veggies and a glass of red wine (Manischewitz, of course).
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Laura Rege5/43Crispy Skin Chicken With Dill and Garlic Sauce
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton7/43Braised Chile-Marmalade Duck Legs With Brussels Sprouts
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez8/43"Tzimmes" Chicken With Apricots, Prunes, and Carrots
This Passover recipe might be the best thing since, ahem, unleavened bread. Inspired by a traditional Jewish side dish made with stewed dried fruits and honey, this sheet-pan tzimmes chicken is a whole meal in one. (But we won’t protest if you want to serve it with some garlicky rosemary potatoes.)
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson9/43Spring Lamb in Herbs
Use any tender herbs or greens in this riff on a traditional Georgian spring dish. Try combining cilantro, tarragon, mint, basil, dill, chives, watercress, or sorrel (if you can find it). Don’t forget the flourless chocolate cake for dessert.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano10/43Simple Roast Chicken
Chef Thomas Keller likes to finish his roast chicken with a pat of butter, but it’s just as good without. Serve with roasted carrots and a salad brimming with fresh herbs.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow11/43Salmon Croquettes With Dill Sauce
You have potato pancakes on Hanukkah—why not have salmon patties on Passover? Complete with a creamy dill sauce, these pan-seared beauties make an excellent appetizer or main dish—we’d also enjoy them as a Passover breakfast option. (And they definitely beat that jar of gefilte fish.)
