Passover is one of the most important holidays in Jewish tradition. On the first night, Jews gather with their families to read the Passover Haggadah, eat matzah, and drink 4 glasses of wine or grape juice. The rituals and dishes served at the Passover Seder remind us of Egyptian slavery and the exodus from it, about those who are still imprisoned, and those who bring them freedom. Passover is a holiday of remembrance and hope, a celebration of liberation after the hardships of confinement, and a day in which we can fully appreciate abundance while remembering poverty and disenfranchisement. Tradition clearly describes the first hours of the Seder, but towards its end, the meal begins, prepared distinctively by each family.
What the whole world refers to as Jewish penicillin is a fragrant, robust broth with juicy kneidelach. This dish is one of our grandmothers' flagship recipes (aside from gefilte fish, of course), through which they express all their love and care.
Chicken Soup with Matzemel Kneidelach (Matzah Meal Doughboys)
Roasted Vegetables with Garlic Sauce
Here's a recipe that requires minimal effort and practically prepares itself while you greet guests and read the Haggadah.
When people say “matsebray,” they usually mean a savory matzah cake with cheese, beaten eggs, mushrooms, or herbs. But we have an unexpected solution for this dish, not unlike mille-feuille.
Matsebray with Apples, Almonds, and Raisins
Imberlach cooks very quickly, and at the same time, it fulfills several important requirements for Seder—it has matzah, the sweetness of honey, and the bitterness of ginger. Actually, it is the Yiddish word for ginger that gives this dish its name. And the ingredients for imberlach are likely to be found in almost every kitchen.
Charoset, a mixture of nuts, dried, and fresh fruit, is one of the eight ritual dishes served at the Seder. But above all else, it is incredibly tasty. It can be spread on matzah, eaten plain, rolled into healthy candies, or even used as a sweet sauce for poultry or meat.
Charoset: 6 recipes suited to every fancy
What is the most traditional dish for Passover? We think, chicken broth with kneidelach. Therefore, we offer not one, but two recipes. One from us, and the second from Daniil Goldman, who definitely knows a lot about delicious things—it's not for nothing that his Mitzva bar had the best “meurav yerushalmi” in Moscow. This is Daniil's family recipe, and we are delighted that he has decided to share this version of kneidelach with us. By the way, the recipe also contains valuable instructions on how to get excellent clear chicken broth!