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13 Dayenu Passover Recipes That Will Have Your Seder Guests Rejoicing Throughout the Meal

ByLeah Ingram

Dayenu is a common refrain at a Passover seder as you read from the Haggadah and remember the story of Passover. It is a Hebrew word that translates to “it would have been enough” but is used to express feelings of gratitude. With these 13 dishes for this year’s seder — from appetizers to the main course to desserts — your family will be singing Dayenu with gratitude with every bite of your delicious meal.

A slice of cake on a yellow plate, accompanied by two slices of orange, with a fork to the side.
Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Homemade gefilte fish recipe with beet chrein

Gefilte fish on plate with beet horseradish.
Homemade gefilte fish recipe with beet chrein. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

When it comes to appetizers on Passover, gefilte fish is always present. However, you don’t have to choose store-bought varieties this year. These homemade gefilte fish balls for Passover are simple to make and tasty. Unless you know how to make homemade horseradish, you will have to pick up a bottle at the store to serve with it.
Get the Recipe: Homemade gefilte fish recipe with beet chrein

Homemade matzo ball soup

Close up on 3 matzo balls in soup.
Homemade matzo ball soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Our family always started the Passover seder meal with my grandmother’s matzo ball soup recipe. If you’re used to relying on a store-bought mix to make matzo balls, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy these homemade matzo balls are to make using matzo meal.
Get the Recipe: Homemade matzo ball soup

Passover Charcuterie

A wooden platter with grapes, crackers, blueberries, deviled eggs, cheese, walnuts, and strawberries evokes a Passover charcuterie. A stack of colorful plates and a patterned napkin sits beside it.
Passover Charcuterie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

If you are having guests over for Passover and want to give them lots of snack choices before or after a Seder, consider creating charcuterie boards. These attractive serving options provide your visitors with a variety of options. This is a savory Passover charcuterie board. You can also make a sweet one.
Get the Recipe: Passover Charcuterie

Homemade Passover Matzo

A plate of fried flatbreads on a white background.
Homemade Passover Matzo. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Let’s be honest: matzoh is flat, tasteless and dull. However, once you try this easy homemade Passover matzo recipe, you’ll never purchase boxed matzah again. It is also very simple to make.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Passover Matzo

Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Four deviled egg halves on a green plate, garnished with paprika, accompanied by pink and orange artificial flowers.
Grandma’s Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Deviled eggs are one of the best appetizers to serve before your seder. The only ingredient you might need to adjust is the Miracle Whip I use in this recipe. It is kosher but may not be considered kosher for Passover. Other mayonnaise will work as well with the right seasonings.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Chicken Marbella

Close up on ottolenghi chicken marbella on plate.
Chicken Marbella. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Chicken is often a staple at your seder dinner. This Marbella recipe provides a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, similar to some of the foods on the seder plate that help retell the story of Passover.
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Whole Oven Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs

Golden-brown roasted chicken on a white plate garnished with fresh herbs.
Whole Oven Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Oven Roasted Whole Chicken makes cooking easy. Season it well, then let your oven do the work. In 90 minutes, you’ll have golden-brown chicken that is suitable for any occasion. Plus, since you’re using fresh herbs instead of processed spices, it is kosher for Passover.
Get the Recipe: Whole Oven Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs

Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies

Hands holding paprika chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This dish will help you get the seder meal on the table more quickly. You will roast a whole paprika chicken with a creamy mayonnaise marinade, along with baked root vegetables and rosemary, all in one pan.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies

Citrus Sponge Cake

Round cake on a red plate, surrounded by orange slices.
Citrus Sponge Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Passover Sponge Cake is a light, airy and citrus-flavored Jewish dessert that you can serve after your seder dinner. Made with oranges and lemons, it has a bright flavor that will always remind me of my Grandma Yetta.
Get the recipe: Passover Sponge Cake

Jewish Desserts Charcuterie Board

Assorted snacks and fruits, including blueberries, strawberries, and candies, displayed on a table.
Jewish Desserts Board. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

If you ever went to Hebrew School, then you might remember selling kosher for Passover candies and other treats as a Temple fundraiser. These days, you can find those same sweets online or in the Passover section of your supermarket so you can make a Passover desserts charcuterie like this one.
Get the Recipe: Jewish Desserts Board

Passover Honey Cake

A slice of bread with jam served on a white plate beside a red napkin and a silver knife.
Passover Honey Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

My grandmother Yetta was well-known in our family for her decadent desserts. This Passover honey cake is one of them. It’s a simple recipe that features a surprising mix of ingredients, including honey, ginger, cinnamon and coffee.
Get the Recipe: Passover Honey Cake

Passover matzo crack aka chocolate matzo toffee

Close up on matzo crack with marshmallow and pistachio.
passover matzo crack aka chocolate matzo toffee. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Here is a dessert for the chocolate lovers at your Seder table who want something sweet, savory and crunchy. It’s called Matzo Toffee or Matzo Bark or Matzo Brittle. It has all the flavors you love — chocolate, nuts and homemade toffee.
Get the Recipe: Passover matzo crack aka chocolate matzo toffee

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut Oil

Chocolate-covered strawberries with colorful sprinkles on a wire rack.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut Oil. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This chocolate dipped strawberries with coconut oil recipe is designed for vegans, meaning it does not include any animal products. As long as you use coconut oil and vegan chocolate chips that are certified kosher for Passover, you can add these delightful chocolate covered strawberries to your Passover dessert table.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut Oil