Passover – Sephardic | The Shiksa Blog

The recipes in this category are Kosher for Sephardic Passover, which means they may contain kitniyot.

To learn more about the Jewish Passover holiday, click here. To learn more about the Passover kosher laws, click here.

Floater Matzo Balls

How to make floater-style matzo balls for Passover from scratch using a few simple ingredients. Kosher, meat, matzah, matza, matzo meal. Read More

Sinker Matzo Balls

How to make sinker-style matzo balls for Passover from scratch using a few simple ingredients. Kosher, meat, matzah, matza, matzo meal. Read More

Roasted Mushroom Quinoa Risotto

Learn to make a delicious dairy quinoa side dish for Passover. Kosher, dairy, healthy, vegetarian. Read More

Passover Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Recipe for sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple. Kosher for Passover, Meat, appetizer, easy, side dish, entree. Read More

Mini Caprese Salads

Ann at Cooking Healthy For Me shares her simple and tasty Passover appetizer idea. Vegetarian, kosher, dairy, gluten free, healthy, starter. Read More

Potato Crusted Roasted Vegetable Pot Pie

A savory vegetarian pot pie with a gluten free potato latke style crust. Part of The Shiksa’s Passover Potluck series. Kosher for Pesach. Read More

Mock Chopped Liver

A Passover Potluck idea from Eating Rules – recipe from Arthur Schwartz’s Jewish Home Cooking. Vegetarian, pareve, gluten free, kosher for Pesach Read More

Mary Goldberg’s Passover Mandel Bread

Learn to make Passover Mandel Bread from the recipe of a 104 year-old Jewish woman named Mary Goldberg. Kosher for Pesach, Pareve. Read More

Marha Pörkölt – Hungarian Beef Paprika Stew

Learn to make traditional Jewish Hungarian Beef Stew with paprika, green bell peppers and tomato. Goulash, one pot meal, kosher, meat Read More

Israeli Salad with Pickles and Mint

Learn the history of Israeli salad and try my recipe, inspired by News Cafe Miami, with pickles and mint. Kosher, Vegan, Gluten Free, Healthy. Read More

Butter Bean Soup

Butter Bean Soup with butter beans (aka mature lima beans), carrots, celery, and fresh dill in a flavorful vegan broth. Healthy, kosher, pareve. Read More

Smoked Paprika Chicken

How to make delicious Smoked Paprika Chicken using boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts. Easy recipe using 3-4 ingredients. Kosher, Meat. Read More

Cinnamon Honey Butter

How to make simple, delicious Cinnamon Honey Butter to spread on toast, challah, or bagels for a sweet, creamy treat! Kosher, Dairy or Pareve. Read More

Classic Roast Turkey

Adapted Recipe for Alton Brown’s Roast Turkey; a classic, aromatic, moist roast turkey with step-by-step photos and instructions. Kosher, meat. Read More

Green Bean Tomato Sauté

Recipe for Green Bean Tomato Sauté – a healthy, flavorful, gluten free, vegan side dish. Can also be made as a meatless entree. Easy and yummy! Read More

Persian Lamb Stew

Recipe for a simple Persian Lamb Stew with meat, turmeric, and chili pepper flakes. Slowly cooked, tender stew over basmati rice. Kosher, meat. Read More

Stovetop Tzimmes

Make traditional Jewish tzimmes for Rosh Hashanah, Passover, or any festive occasion. Yams, sweet potatoes and more. Kosher, Meat or Pareve. Read More

Honey Herb Roasted Chicken

Honey Herb Roasted Chicken – juicy roast chicken with herb honey and white wine sauce. Kosher, Meat, Rosh Hashanah, Passover, Gluten Free. Read More

Pomegranate Molasses Brisket

Pomegranate Molasses Brisket – a slow roasted brisket infused with pomegranate molasses, garlic, and spice. Kosher, Meat, Rosh Hashanah, Holiday Read More