Passover
Chicken Yakhni Pulao
The essence of this pulao is the yakhni, which means meat stock or broth. Homemade chicken stock, bone-in chicken thighs, and an abundance of spices make this a flavorful and comforting one-pot meal.
By Asma Khan
Beet, Rhubarb, and Ginger Soup
Sharp and sweet, rhubarb and beets were made for one another, and this soup is a fitting celebration of their union.
By Nigella Lawson
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11 Recipes That Will Totally Work for a Pared-Down Passover
Passover is a feast, but how do you hold a feast when everybody is isolating at home? You hold a feast for one. And by “feast” we mean one dish—maybe two—that packs a Passover punch.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Passover In the Coronavirus Era: This Night Will Be Different From Other Nights
It’s not just that the Jewish holiday is arriving at a time of social distancing (and a real-life plague). It’s that the meal is also coming at a time of cooking fatigue.
By David Tamarkin
Kateh (Persian Stove-Top Rice)
This is a very simple way to make wonderful rice in under an hour. It is a technique favored around the Caspian, where rice is eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
By Najmieh Batmanglij
Sumac Baked Fish With Saffron Quinoa
Quinoa and baked fish are well seasoned with tangy sumac, tart lime, and garlic in this Persian-inspired dinner.
By Najmieh Batmanglij
Roast Chicken Thighs with Peas and Mint
This recipe uses the fat that renders when chicken thighs are seared on the stove to soften thick rounds of leeks and spring peas for a built-in side dish.
By Aaron Crowder, Katie Jackson, and Nick Perkins
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10 Variations on Matzo Ball Soup
Whether you prefer sinkers or floaters, a simple broth or a loaded chicken situation, these traditional Jewish dumplings come in so many delicious variations.
By Joe Sevier
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Our 27 Best Briskets
Cook it low and slow for holiday celebrations and backyard get-togethers.
By The Epicurious Editors
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39 Passover-Friendly Breakfast Recipes and Ideas
Tired of matzo brei? Make one of these creative, Passover-friendly morning meals instead.
By Tommy Werner
Slow-Roast Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onions
At Maydān the lamb shoulder is cooked sous vide until meltingly tender and then finished in the hearth until crisp and golden brown. We adapted their recipe for the oven to similar effect.
Flourless Chocolate, Almond, and Coconut Cake
This is a cake version of the chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons that are a Passover staple. Any nut will work in place of the almonds.
By Claire Saffitz
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What to Cook This Weekend: March 30–April 1
It's Easter and Passover this weekend—and you'll still need to eat in between the holiday meals. Here's how to fill the rest of the weekend with spring flavors and company-worthy dishes.
By The Epicurious Editors
Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad With Herbs
This gorgeous tumble of carrot ribbons and mixed herbs provides a crunchy, fresh counterpoint to any rich meat main.
By Louisa Shafia
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41 Recipes to Make During the 8 Days of Passover
After the Seders are over, you still need to feed yourself. Here are 41 delicious everyday dishes you can make while keeping Passover.
By The Epicurious Editors
My Mother's Brisket
The only way this tender, oniony brisket could get any better? Pair it with ultra-oniony kugel and fresh spring vegetables.
Chicken Soup with Dill Matzo Balls
Enliven traditional chicken soup with fresh fennel and a dose of green kale. Dill-flecked matzo balls bring the classic to another level.
By Leah Koenig
Spring Lamb in Herbs
Any tender herb or green can be used in this riff on a traditional Georgian spring dish, but cilantro and dill make an exceptional, traditional pairing.
By Olia Hercules