Passover
A Mediterranean-Style Passover Feast
Looking for a seder menu with an exotic (but not scary) twist? Then you need preserved lemons, olives, and harissa.
By Leah Koenig
Linda Pugliese, food styling by Anna Hampton1/6Stuffed Matzo Ball Soup With Chicken and Apples
Traditional matzo balls get a Mediterranean twist with a stuffing of gently spiced ground chicken and a sprinkle of exotic nigella seeds.
Gentl & Hyers2/6Lamb Pot Roast with Oranges and Olives
Olives, oranges, and rosemary give amazing depth of flavor to this fork-tender braise.
Brian W. Ferry3/6Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs and sunny lemon slices make this pan-braise holiday-worthy.
Hirsheimer & Hamilton4/6Roasted Fingerlings with Preserved Lemon
Preserved lemons add a tangy note to these roasted potatoes.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott5/6Harissa-and-Maple-Roasted Carrots
Just a bit of gently spicy harissa paste makes these sweet carrots shine.
6/6Olive Oil Dark Chocolate Mousse
Olive oil adds amazing creaminess to this rich, dairy-free chocolate mousse.
Leah Koenig is a writer and recipe developer. She is the author of seven cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook, Modern Jewish Cooking, and Portico. Leah’s writing and recipes can be found in The New York Times, New York magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Epicurious, ... Read More

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