Easy Passover Recipes

Haroseth (Charoset)

By Kids Cooking Activities

• No-bake
• Mix & chop
• Kid helper friendly

 

Ingredients

• 8 medium apples, peeled and quartered (red apples tend to be sweeter)
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 3 tablespoons sugar (add more if apples are tart)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Rind (zest) of 1 medium lemon, grated
• 4 tablespoons sweet apple juice(add to taste)

Directions

1. Chop: Add the apples and almonds to a food processor (or chop by hand with help). Pulse until the largest pieces are about the size of half a peanut.
2. Sweeten & spice: Add the sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Pulse a few times to mix evenly.
3. Add juice: Stir in juice a little at a time until the mixture is thick but scoopable. (You may not need it all—or you might want a splash more.)
4. Serve: Spoon onto matzah, use as a pancake topping, or serve in a small bowl as part of a Passover plate.

Kid-Friendly Tips

• Safe jobs for kids: Measuring sugar and cinnamon, pouring ingredients, and pushing the food-processor button (with an adult in charge).
• Texture game: Ask kids, “Chunky or smooth?” Let them decide how many pulses to do.
• Taste test: Try a tiny spoonful and vote if it needs more cinnamon or a pinch more sugar.

Fun Serving Ideas

• Matzah “pizza”: Spread haroseth on matzah and sprinkle with extra chopped almonds.
• Pancake topper: Warm pancakes + a spoon of haroseth = instant apple-cinnamon goodness.
• Snack cups: Serve in mini cups with a small spoon for a “Passover parfait” feel.

Matzo Brei (Sweet Passover Pancakes)

By Kids Cooking Activities

• Stovetop
• Passover Recipe
• Kid Helper Friendly

 

Ingredients

• 3 sheets matzo
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon honey (plus extra for serving)
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• Salt to taste
• Margarine or vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. Break & Soak: Break matzo into quarter-size pieces. Place in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 2–3 minutes.
2. Drain: Drain well. Use paper towels to gently squeeze out excess water so the mixture isn’t soggy.
3. Mix: Beat eggs with a fork. Stir in honey, cinnamon, salt, and soaked matzo until combined.
4. Fry: Heat oil or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Drop about 2 tablespoons of mixture into the pan for each pancake. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve: Enjoy warm as-is or drizzle with extra honey for dipping.

Kid-Friendly Cooking Jobs

• Breaking the matzo into pieces.
• Whisking the eggs.
• Measuring honey and sprinkling cinnamon.
• Watching for bubbles and helping flip (with adult supervision).

Fun Serving Ideas

• Sweet Style: Top with sliced bananas, berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
• Dipping Bar: Serve with small bowls of honey, applesauce, or yogurt.
• Cinnamon Sugar Crunch: Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar right after frying.

Learning Connection

Talk about why matzo is eaten during Passover and how unleavened bread differs from regular bread. Cooking together creates a meaningful way for kids to connect with tradition.

Matzo Chicken (Passover “Chicken Fingers”)

By Kids Cooking Activities

• Kid-approved
• Passover-friendly
• Stovetop

 

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, cut into small strips
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups crushed matzo (about 8 sheets)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Set up your bowls: Beat the egg in a bowl. In a second bowl, mix crushed matzo with salt and pepper.
2. Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken strip into egg, then press into the matzo mixture so it sticks all around.
3. Fry: Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry about 2 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked through.
4. Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges (and dipping sauces, if desired).

Kid-Friendly Cooking Jobs

• Crush matzo in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin.
• Mix salt and pepper into the matzo crumbs.
• Dip chicken strips and press them into the coating (adult handles raw chicken safety + cooking).
• Make a “dipping station” with sauces and lemon wedges.

Tips for Extra Crispy Matzo Chicken

• Press, don’t sprinkle: Press crumbs onto the chicken so they really stick.
• Don’t crowd the pan: Cook in batches so the strips stay crisp (not steamy).
• Check doneness safely: Chicken should be cooked through with no pink in the center (adult job).

Fun Serving Ideas

• Passover “Kids Plate”: Serve with roasted potato wedges and cucumber coins.
• Mini sliders: Tuck strips into lettuce wraps for a crunchy handheld meal.
• Dips: Honey mustard, ketchup, or a simple garlic mayo (choose kosher for Passover options as needed).

Passover Learning Moment

Matzo is unleavened bread traditionally eaten during Passover. Crushing it into “crumbs” is a fun way for kids to see how matzo can replace breading—while still making a familiar favorite.