April 22 marks the start of Passover. Whether you always host or are new to the Jewish holiday (which commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery), we’re here to help you plan your menu, from dinner to dessert.
Traditionally, observers avoided all leavened breads during the eight days of Passover, as well as rice, beans, corn and lentils due to a 13th-century prohibition. Nowadays, many families eat some of these foods, but still steer clear of leavened bread and items made with wheat flour, like bread, pasta, cereal and cookies.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 40 Passover recipes that feature some of the symbolic foods on the Seder plate and popular dishes to serve at your annual family gathering, like brisket, matzo ball soup and flourless chocolate cake.
