I think we've missed it with the Feast of Unleavened Bread, guys. Scripture describes this week as a feast, and that means lots of delicious and nourishing food. I'm not sure why we have accepted Matzah Week as a time of inferior cuisine.
Shopping this weekend I discovered a special 'Kosher for Passover' section at a grocery store. It contained everything from cereals to mayonnaise to cookies, all certified Kosher for Passover. (Need an overview of what 'Kosher for Passover is? Click here.) These items were all pricey, and the few that I've tried I wasn't impressed with. And the ingredient list? Sketchy at best. There were lots of things I wouldn't want to eat at any time of the year, but especially as a celebration of the goodness and greatness of YHWH. I want to see us get back on track. Like the Passover Seder, what we eat during Matzah Week expresses something about who we believe YHWH is. I believe that he created plenty of foods that are nourishing and wonderful and appropriate to eat during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
These recipes are as is kosher for Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread week. No alterations, substitutions, or tracking down strange ingredients necessary. These are made with real, nourishing, whole foods that are found in regular grocery stores. When I made this list I purposefully searched for recipes that would go well with homemade matzah. This week is about unleavened bread after all.
Lentils are definitely a go to during Unleavened Bread. Also check out, Creamy French Lentils with Mushrooms from the First Mess, and Jenny Kayne's Middle Eastern Grilled Vegetable and Lentil Bowl would be perfect with einkorn matzah.
Falafel is one of my favorites and can definitely be made without any flour. For a lentil version check out A Pinch of Yum's Ultimate Winter Bliss Bowls with Lentil Falafel.
Baked Potatoes with Ricotta and Swiss Chard from Reclaiming Provincial
By the way, a lot of olives are free of chametz. Look for kalamatas or other red ones as they are usually preserved in red wine vinegar.
Sarah has other great spaghetti squash recipes too, like Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash Bake and Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Mushroom Lentil Marinara.
Spicy Black Bean Soup from Cookie and Kate
I have yet to serve this soup to someone who didn't like it!
I have yet to serve this soup to someone who didn't like it!
Beetroot Salmon Gravadlax from Drizzle and Dip
Or try Smoked Salmon Chowder from A Pinch of Yum or Cooking Classy's Baked Salmon and Asparagus in Foil.
Or try Smoked Salmon Chowder from A Pinch of Yum or Cooking Classy's Baked Salmon and Asparagus in Foil.
Toasted Sesame and Miso Dressing from A Beautiful Mess
Many commercial salad dressings are chametz but making your own doesn't take long at all.
Many commercial salad dressings are chametz but making your own doesn't take long at all.
This would be great with soft or crunchy matzah!
Double check your chipotles as I've seen some kosher for Passover, but not all. You can sub fresh jalapeno if you prefer.
This with cucumber on einkorn matzah will be my go to next week!
We forget how wonderful cauliflower is until we eat it again. Anyone else feel this way?
Homemade Salsa from Alice and Lois
Use with burrito bowls, black bean soup, or as part of a taco salad.
Use with burrito bowls, black bean soup, or as part of a taco salad.
These are loaded with antioxidants from the turmeric, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon.
Chocolate Cherry Meringue Stack Cake from Top With Cinnamon
I know what I'll be having for dessert.
I know what I'll be having for dessert.
Isn't the abundance of healthy meal options amazing? While YHWH does give certain restrictions on our eating he bountifully provides for our needs.
What are you looking forward to making during Matzah Week? Share your favorite recipes with us!
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