Chag Sameach! Passover is just around the corner which means we need a Kosher for Passover meal plan, and this year presents a unique start, with the holiday beginning right after Shabbat ends on Saturday. This means a busy Friday before Erev Pesach and a very late first Seder! We’re already in full swing, cleaning the house, moving up the Pesach supplies from the basement, and gearing up for a week of delicious, Kosher for Passover meals, with options for those needing nut-free and gluten-free choices.
The Kosher for Passover Meal Plan
Erev Shabbat (Friday Night)
Since we’ll be chametz-free, our Shabbat meals will be fully Kosher for Passover:
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Rice (Substitute with quinoa if your family does not eat kitniyot)
- Roasted Vegetables
- Cranberry Apple Crisp
- Gefilte Fish
- Mango Sorbet (NF, GF)
- Meringues
Shabbat Lunch
Continuing our Kosher for Passover Shabbat:
- Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Soup (from Paula Shoyer’s The New Passover Menu)
- Honey Baked Salmon
- Carrot Soufflé (from the Bais Yaakov cookbook – swap cake meal for the flour)
- Roast Potatoes
- Egg Matzah
Seudah Shlishit (early dinner on Saturday)
A lighter, late afternoon meal before the holiday begins:
- Gefilte Fish
- Deli Meat
- Garden Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
First Seder (Erev Pesach – Saturday Night, very late!)
Our first Seder, starting late after Shabbat ends:
- Drunken Hassleback Salami (Kosher for Passover mustard works just fine for this. If you don’t have brandy, use a sweet wine.)
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Quinoa
- Fruit Platter
- Seder Tip: Put out a crudité platter of cut veggies for everyone to nosh on after the Karpas section of the Seder! You can even include guacamole and potato chips!
Passover – Day 1 Lunch
Our first full day of Passover meals:
- Gnocchi (made with potato starch and boiled potatoes)
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Cut Veggies
Second Seder (Sunday Night)
Our second Seder meal:
- Vegetable Soup with Matza Balls
- Chicken Schnitzel
- London Broil with Garlic
- Vegetarian Paella (made with quinoa or rice, depending on how your family handles kitniyot)
- Carrot Soufflé
- Popcorn Cauliflower
- Roast Potatoes
- Seder Tip: Our family likes to pass out different options for Haggadot. We use the Maxwell House classic one to help keep the pace, but having Haggadot with different translations, illustrations, and commentary makes the Seder more interesting.
Passover – Day 2 Lunch
Continuing our Passover culinary journey:
- Shakshuka
- Plantain Nachos
- Guacamole
- Crustless Spinach Quiche
Passover Desserts (Enjoyed Throughout the Holiday):
We have a wonderful array of Passover-friendly desserts to enjoy all week:
- Blueberry Pie with Almond Flour Crust
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Almond Flour Crust
- Mango Sorbet (NF, GF)
- Chocolate Covered Fruit (NF, GF)
- Biscotti (Almonds)
- Chocolate Cake (NF)
- Heavenly Chocolate Roll (NF)
- Brownies
- Meringues
Breakfasts for Passover:
Our Passover breakfast options will include:
- Debi’s Blueberry Muffins (as a cake for Passover)
- Cottage Cheese Latkes
- Scrambled Eggs
- Matzah Brei
- Shakes
- Yogurt
- Cheese Kugel
This Week’s Focus:
This week is all about embracing the traditions and flavors of Passover, navigating the unique start to the holiday, and enjoying delicious meals with family and friends. We’re offering options that cater to different dietary needs, including nut-free and gluten-free choices. Chag Sameach!
