I’ve been celebrating Passover my entire life. Every spring, the week comes where I must give up my beloved bread and trade it in for the salted cardboard that is matzah. But this year, I have decided to make a change. This year, I will be anti-matzah. Except, of course, for seder. And if you want to join me in my boycott of this sad excuse for a cracker, check out all the awesome things you could be eating instead.
1. Kale & Quinoa Bowl With Curry-Coconut Dressing
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Photo by Sydney Toth
Whoever said quinoa was basic never tried this. Get the recipe here.
#SpoonTip: Check out these recipes if want even more Passover-friendly quinoa in your life.
2. Cauliflower-Crust Pizza
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Photo by Laura Silver
No one should have to go a week without pizza. Make this crust, and you won’t have to.
3. Chicken Stir-Fry With Broccoli & Portabello
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Photo by Shalayne Pulia
Stir-fry is actually super quick and easy, and this one is especially delicious. Learn how to make it here.
4. Flourless Brownies
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Photo by Samantha Klein
Flourless chocolate cake meets the brownie. What could go wrong? Check out the decadent recipe.
5. Garden Party Chicken Salad
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Photo by Ashleigh De Simone
Chicken salad gets a lot of hate, but it’s actually awesome. Try it, and see for yourself.
6. Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons
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Photo by Amanda Shulman
The quintessential Passover dessert, in my house anyway. Find the recipe here.
7. Mexican Chewy Cookies
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Photo by Taylor Lashley
Chewy cookies are the best kind of cookies. These are no exception. Recipe here.
8. Black Bean Taco Salad
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Photo by Julia Maguire
Tacos minus the shells, but they’re still just as good. Make them, and taste for yourself.
9. Lettuce Wraps
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Photo by Angela Pizzimenti
These rival the ones at P.F. Chang’s. Find the recipe here.
#SpoonTip: Speaking of P. F. Chang’s, check out this awesome copycat recipe.
10. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Photo by Parisa Soraya
Warm, cheesy, and delicious. What more could you want? Learn how to make it.
11. Tomato Soup
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Photo by Hui Lin
Not being able to eat this with a grilled cheese might be a little sad, but it’ll still taste awesome. Get the super easy recipe here.
12. Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Photo by Mackenzie Barth
Your favorite kind of cookie just got an unreal upgrade. Recipe here.
#SpoonTip: Click here for even more peanut butter recipes.
13. Shakshuka
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Photo by Ashley Manning
You’ve probably never heard of it, but after making it you’ll want to eat it for every meal. Here’s the recipe.
14. Mini Egg Quiches
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Photo by Caitlyn Heter
You don’t need toast to have a fantastic breakfast. Learn how to make these.
15. Twice-Baked Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sweet Potatoes
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Photo by Maddie Cole
Maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but sweet potatoes > regular potatoes. Check out the recipe if you agree.
16. Spanish-Style Brussels Sprouts Salad
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Photo by Hana Brannigan
You can use Passover as an excuse to eat healthier, and this recipe makes healthy food actually taste good.
17. Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
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Photo by Laura Bailey
This fake fried rice might just be better than real fried rice. Try out the recipe and decide for yourself.
18. Banana & Nutella Greek Yogurt Bark
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Photo by Maria Serghiou
Healthy, tasty, non-leavened dessert. Yes please. Recipe here.
19. Turkey Chili
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Photo by Steph Cozza
Homemade chili in 20 minutes will change your life. Get the recipe.
20. Zoodles
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Photo by Analiese Trimber
Zoodles are the fake noodles you never knew you needed. Learn how to make them here.
21. Baked Egg In An Avocado
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Photo by Lauren Feld
It’s basically the healthier version of avocado toast with eggs. Recipe here.
22. Cinnamon, Ginger & Brown Sugar-Baked Grapefruit
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Photo by Jocelyn Hsu
I don’t normally don’t advocate having fruit for dessert, but I make an exception for this grapefruit.
23. Mini Zucchini Pizzas
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Photo by Nadia Zanardi
The Passover version of mini pizza bagels. Make them yourself.
24. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
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Photo by Morgan Goldberg
Share these with a special someone. Or just eat them all yourself. Here’s the recipe.
25. Avocado Steak Stir-Fry
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Photo by Shalayne Pulia
Steak and avocados, you don’t really need much else. Find the recipe here.
26. Stuffed Mexican Bell Peppers
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Photo by Kai Phillips-Lustick
Meet your new favorite dinner party appetizer. Try them out.
#SpoonTip: Get even more awesome appetizer recipes here.
27. Kale Chips
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Photo by Alex Tom
Finally, chips you don’t have to feel guilty about. Recipe here.
28. Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Chunky Tomato Sauce
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Photo by Julia Maguire
You can still have pasta on Passover, don’t worry. Learn how.
29. Frozen Greek Yogurt Banana Poppers
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Photo by Abigail Wilkins
This is your new favorite non-leavened study snack. Find the super simple recipe here.
30. Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango Salsa
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Photo by Aurelie Corinthios
Salmon is a much better alternative to gefilte fish. See for yourself.
31. Cheese Crisps
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Photo by Jackie Kuczynski
Cheese and crackers combined into an easy snack. Learn how to make them here.
32. Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream
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Photo courtesy of twopeasandtheirpod.com
Nice cream is so good you won’t even notice there’s no dairy involved. Recipe here.
33. Homemade Fruit By The Foot
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Photo by Rob Arrasate
In case you just wanna feel like a little kid again. Find the recipe here.
#SpoonTip: There are plenty more throwback recipes where that came from.
34. Ginger Curry Egg Drop Soup
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Photo by Julia Maguire
Put a new twist on your old matzah ball soup. Check out the recipe.
35. Rosemary Balsamic Chicken
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Photo by Mackenzie Barth
Chicken does NOT have to be boring. Try this recipe, and see for yourself.
36. Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Boats
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Photo by Shruti Thundiyil
Edible bowls are all the rage now. Join the trend and learn how to make this.
37. Parmesan Edamame
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Photo by Elyse Belarge
Edamame is the perfect side dish for pretty much any meal. Recipe here.
38. Chipotle-Style Guacamole
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Photo by Celeste Holben
Chipotle without ever having to leave your house? I think yes. Get the recipe.
39. Funfetti Ice Cream Bites
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Photo by Audrey Mirabito
Because everything is better when it’s covered in sprinkles. Make these.