Yahoo Lifestyle45 Passover Meal Ideas Beyond Brisket
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Crispy Skin Chicken with Dill and Garlic Sauce
No one will miss the brisket if your passover meal is this remarkable chicken. Quickly shallow-frying chicken halves in shallot oil yields crispy, golden-brown skin. Serve them with garlicky potatoes and top them with crunchy fried shallots and lots of fresh dill. See recipe. - 2/45
"Tzimmes" Chicken with Apricots, Prunes, and Carrots
Sheet-pan chicken for Passover just might be the best thing since, ahem, unleavened bread. See recipe. - 3/45
Lemon-Roasted Salmon with Escarole, Asparagus, and Potatoes
This lemony dish feels refreshing and comforting at the same time—and it only takes 40 minutes from start to finish. It's Passover food that feels legitimately like spring food, too. See recipe. 
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- 4/45
Crispy Chicken Stew with Lemon, Artichokes, Capers, and Olives
Browned chicken thighs are stewed with lemons, olives, and capers in this Mediterranean-inspired main. The recipe calls for chopping the meat before serving, but the thighs can also be served whole for a more elegant presentation. See recipe. - 5/45
Slow-Roasted Char with Fennel Salad
You don't want to be fussing with fish on the stovetop in the midst of a lengthy seder. Instead, give it time in a 300°F oven, hands-off. See recipe. - 6/45
Braised Chile-Marmalade Duck Legs With Brussels Sprouts
We designed this festive main for a smaller celebration, and here, in the second year of pandemic Passover, it'll come in handy. Simmer duck legs in a chile-infused, marmalade-based braise until tender, then reduce the sauce to a sticky-rich lacquer to glaze over the crisp skin. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 7/45
Spring Lamb in Herbs
Any tender herb or green can be used in this riff on a traditional Georgian spring dish. Try combining cilantro, tarragon, mint, basil, dill, chives, watercress, or sorrel if you can find it. See recipe. - 8/45
Cold Roast Salmon with Smashed Green Bean Salad
The easiest seder dinner is the one you can prepare in advance. Roasting your salmon low and slow yields fish that stays moist and tender even when chilled. Skip the green bean salad if you're avoiding kitniyot. See recipe. - 9/45
Fall-Apart Caramelized Cabbage
Your cozy, vegetarian Passover feast should feature this super-tender cabbage, cooked in a spiced tomato broth. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 10/45
Sumac-Rubbed Lamb with Minty Artichokes
We can't think of a better large-format meat. A leg of lamb is rich and flavorful, and its size makes it hard to overcook. Leftovers are great on salad the next day. See recipe. - 11/45
Roasted Black Bass with Orange-Flower Water
Saffron and a flurry of herbs give this easy fish dish vibrant flavor. Start to finish, it'll only take you about half an hour to prepare. See recipe. - 12/45
Slow-Roasted Chicken With All the Garlic
Chicken is a classic pick for Passover dinner, but this one is exceptional, since it features fresh green garlic, which is just starting to pop up at markets this time of year. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 13/45
Butterflied Chicken with Herbs and Cracked Olives
Warm enough to break out the grill? The genius in this recipe is in the details: a spatchcocked bird for crisper skin and even cooking, and a simple, lemony salad of torn olives and herbs for textual contrast. See recipe. - 14/45
Turkish Lamb Chops With Sumac, Tahini, and Dill
Here, the meat is coated in toasted whole spices—fennel, coriander, and cumin seeds—that have been very lightly crushed. The seeds retain their texture, giving the meat both a heady scent and a good crunch. For serving, a tahini-lemon sauce adds a rich nuttiness, while a dash of sumac provides its berrylike tartness. You can skip it if you're avoiding sesame for Passover. See recipe. - 15/45
Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
This old Gourmet recipe is a fan favorite. “This was a real winner,” notes one reviewer—and the rest of the crowd seems to agree. “We will make this again for sure,” they say. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 16/45
Olive Oil–Confit Chicken with Cipolline Onions
What happens when you cook with a lot of oil? Magic. Because oil conducts heat much more efficiently than air, foods that are confited in it, like these chicken thighs, come out incredibly moist and infused with the oil’s flavor. See recipe. - 17/45
Easy Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate
Boneless lamb shoulder simmers with tangy pomegranate juice, chicken broth, and fragrant spices in this easy take on the Berber dish. See recipe. - 18/45
Slow-Roasted Chicken with Honey-Glazed Carrots and Ginger
Cooking chicken in a lidded pot over low heat lets the bird gently steam, resulting in meat that’s juicier than if you roasted it uncovered. Get through that haggadah first—when you’re ready to eat, crank up the oven to crisp up the skin. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 19/45
Broiled Red Snapper with Za'atar Salsa Verde
You're bound to get plenty of accolades for this zesty sauce, a Middle Eastern–spiced riff on herby salsa verde. See recipe. - 20/45
Chicken Escabèche
Spiced with cumin and coriander and sweetened with golden raisins, this hearty, tangy-sweet chicken stew couldn’t be simpler to throw together. It's one of our favorite Passover main dishes—though we also make it all year round. See recipe. - 21/45
Lamb Shoulder with Citrus-Fennel Salad
The richness of lamb pairs nicely with a crisp, bright fennel and orange salad. To make the evening go more smoothly, roast the lamb a day ahead, then rewarm it during the first part of your seder. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 22/45
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Kale, Apricots, and Olives
While the chicken braises in the oven, the kale gets nice and crispy, making it the most irresistible part of this cozy but elegant one-pot dish. See recipe. - 23/45
Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken
Aromatic tarragon boost the flavor of chicken pieces in this easy Passover dinner. Serve with lemon wedges for a touch of brightness. See recipe. - 24/45
Fennel-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Carrots and Salsa Verde
If you want to stuff the roast as pictured, ask your butcher for a butterflied leg, not tied. Double the ingredients for the rub recipe and smear half onto lamb, then roll and tie it, and smear with the rest of the rub before roasting. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 25/45
Chicken and Tomato Stew with Caramelized Lemon
Cooking lemon slices just to this side of burnt adds a layer of complex flavor to this chicken leg recipe. See recipe. - 26/45
Shawarma-Spiced Braised Leg of Lamb
This Flintstonian cut is impressive, and the bone lends flavor as the meat braises. But if you prefer, a boneless tied leg of lamb is a little more manageable and cooks more quickly. See recipe. - 27/45
Paprika-Roasted Chicken, Potatoes, and Radishes with Salsa Verde
Paprika-spiked mayonnaise adds rich flavor to this juicy one-pan roast chicken. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 28/45
Halibut Confit With Leeks and Lemon
The halibut in this Passover main is cooked low and slow before being topped with roasted leeks and lemons. Try to buy a three-pound, center-cut piece of halibut: you'll portion the fish after it's cooked. See recipe. - 29/45
Lamb Pot Roast with Oranges and Olives
This luscious lamb roast is cooked with stock, wine, and zesty orange slices. Like brisket, the dish is best when made a day ahead of time, which means you can focus on hiding the afikomen instead of cooking. See recipe. - 30/45
Braised Chicken with Asparagus, Peas, and Melted Leeks
Gently cooked in olive oil, tender leeks melt like butter over fennel-scented chicken thighs and snappy green vegetables in this easy spring braise. Adjust the vegetables based on your Passover restrictions—some folks avoid peas during this time. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 31/45
Roast Chicken with Harissa and Schmaltz
The real magic here is in the pool of schmaltz sizzling in the pan. But your grandmother probably taught you that already. See recipe. - 32/45
Hasselback Butternut Squash With Bay Leaves
For this holiday-worthy vegetarian entrée, roasting the butternut with several bay leaves slipped between the slices results in a subtle aromatic backdrop for the chile glaze. See recipe. - 33/45
Roast Provençal Chicken
Rub a whole chicken with garlic and herbes de Provence (an aromatic mix of dried herbs including lavender, thyme, and oregano) before roasting until golden. Serve with lemon wedges. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 34/45
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles
This elegant salmon dish bridges the gap between winter and spring effortlessly—just slide it into a low oven for 40 minutes and it's ready to enjoy. This is one of those recipes that we return to again and again; it just works so perfectly every time. See recipe. - 35/45
Slow-Roast Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onions
Punch up your Passover lamb with black peppercorns, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and tangy sumac. See recipe. - 36/45
Tangy Vinegar Chicken With Barberries and Orange
Sauced in a mix of turmeric, vinegar, and tart dried barberries (or dried cherries), this chicken is a winner. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 37/45
Sea Bass with Citrus, Olives, and Capers
Juicy lemon segments balance out the salad of briny olives, salty capers, and fragrant oregano that tops this quick and easy fish dish. See recipe. - 38/45
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Shallots and Dates
The sweet-and-salty play of dates and green olives bolstered by white wine, thyme, and caramelized shallots make this easy weeknight dish holiday worthy. See recipe. - 39/45
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Kale
Fennel seed, cumin, garlic, and oregano perfume this lamb roast with wonderfully aromatic Mediterranean flavor. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 40/45
Roasted Chicken with Lemon, Ramps, and Green Olives
No ramps? Use scallions instead to make this simple, lemony roast chicken. See recipe. - 41/45
Grilled Spiced Snapper with Mango and Red Onion Salad
Hosting your seder outside this year? Then you might as well use the grill. A whole fish makes an impressive—but actually easy—main dish. See recipe. - 42/45
Balsamic Short Ribs
Braised with balsamic vinegar and tomatoes, beef short ribs are deeply flavorful and wonderfully comforting. See recipe. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 43/45
Salmon With Potato Salad and Horseradish Yogurt
Bring the bitter herbs into the seder meal by pairing tender, slow-cooked salmon with a peppery horseradish sauce. See recipe. - 44/45
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano
The key to keeping this one-pan Passover chicken extra crispy has everything to do with pan temperature. By starting with a room-temperature pan, the chicken skin renders its fat more gradually, getting browner without having to add a lot of extra fat. See recipe. - 45/45
Fish Packets with Snap Peas, Tomatoes, and Herb Butter
To make things easy, put your entire Passover meal in a packet. The juicy burst tomatoes add a touch of sweetness to the fish. See recipe.
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Looking to switch up the main dish for your Passover seder? Need easy dinner ideas to cook later in the week? We've got you covered.
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