I’ve had some requests to post what I plan to cook for the Seder. Though it always is a work in progress, and there may be lots of changes over the next few weeks, there are some standard dishes that we seem to have every year. Unlike the seders of my childhood where we were starving waiting for the meal to be served, we have a new tradition that started several years ago, placing small dishes around the table filled with healthy things to snack on. I don’t know why we hadn’t that thought of it before but I highly recommend it, everyone is more relaxed and less anxious to get to the meal. For a couple of years I made kale chips but last year during our small annual Academy Awards gathering my daughter’s friend Dina brought this delicious dip and I knew right away that it would be a perfect thing to serve for our “seder snack”.
Dina recommended making it the day before and refrigerating it overnight.
I have added links to the rest of the dishes that I plan to serve. I’de love to hear what you are making as well, so please share your favorite Passover recipes, and if there is a story behind it, share that as well.
Scroll down to links for my Seder recipes.
My favorite Matzoh Balls
A slightly adapted version of Sheila’s Brisket
Garlic Chicken and Roast Potatoes
Dina’s Ranch Dip (adapted for Passover)
2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stir together mayonnaise, parsley, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined well. Chill dip, covered, overnight for flavors to develop.
Note: I will most likely double this recipe.
Enjoy,
Irene
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