Hosting Your First Passover

Because your ancestors had it harder than you, so honor them.

Naked Gefilte

A photo essay showing the Passover fish dish made from scratch.

Passover Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

A sweet, citrusy cake made with kosher ingredients.

Grandma Irma's "California" Brisket

Grandma Irma Zigas shares her special brisket with her grandson Caleb in our Cooking with Grandma video.

Chopped Chicken Livers

Rich, earthy chicken livers mixed with sherry, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of black pepper.

Potato and Parsnip Mash

Adding parsnips to mashers is a welcome change.

Southern Seder

A Passover menu with Southern flair.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint-Parsley Pesto

A welcome twist on the classic combo of mint jelly and lamb, this dish is finished with a bright mint pesto.

Mississippi Praline Macaroons

A favorite dessert of Southern Passover seders.

Bitter Greens Salad with Caper Vinaigrette

A fresh, crunchy salad dressed in an herby caper vinaigrette.

"Dirty Matzoh" Dressing

A country Jewish recipe to be served at Passover.

Simmered Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes

Simmered in onions, thyme, and tomatoes— Jewish soul food at its best.

Lemon-Oregano Roasted Potatoes

Soft and fluffy on the inside, brown and crisp on the outside.

Chocolate Soufflé

A delicate puff of chocolate for two served with Blood Orange Crème Anglaise.

Shaved Fennel and Pistachio Salad

A crunchy salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette.