Matzo brei (rhymes with “fry”) is eaten for breakfast during Passover. Matzo represents the unleavened flatbread Jewish people ate while fleeing Egypt and it is consumed during the Passover celebration to honor their ancestors. Matzo brei can be sweet or savory, and this recipe is a good base to start with. Look in the recipe notes for variations.
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Stovetop Hominy
Hominy is a type of corn that has been used in the Americas for thousands of years. This recipe makes an excellent spiced side dish that goes well with any type of meat. You can even serve it by itself over rice!
Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili
Oyster Cioppino
Cioppino (pronounced CHI-oh-peeno) is an Italian-American fish stew. This recipe uses oysters, but you can use any mixture of fish and shellfish and it will be great.
Roasted Sweet Potato & Acorn Squash Bisque
This dairy-free, antioxidant-packed soup can be eaten alone but it’s so simple you can add whatever you’d like! Try white beans, chicken, or spinach.
Calabacitas
Calabacitas (kahl-ah-ba-SEE-tas) translates to “little squash” in English. It is often served as a side dish, but can easily be a meal in itself.
White Chickpea Chili
A vegetarian soup loaded with fiber!
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Dressing
Leafy greens and cucumbers are early spring vegetables and they shine in a tangy horseradish dressing.
Green Beans with Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
Caramelizing onions takes some time, but the end result is worth it! Sweet and savory, they bring out the sweetness of fresh green beans.