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Appetizers add to the color and taste of the Passover meal. Find some lip-smacking appetizer recipes for Pesach in this article.
Passover Appetizers
The Jews across the world celebrate Passover to commemorate the liberation of the Israelites from the slavery of the Egyptians. Observed with great splendor and grandeur, the festival falls on the 15th day of the Nisan month as per the Hebrew calendar. The festive celebrations continue for the next seven to eight days. Marked as one of the most widely observed holidays in the Jewish calendar, one can witness various rituals and customs while honoring the occasion. Houses are cleaned, fasts are observed by the firstborn males in the family and readings are narrated from the book of Isaiah. A traditional meal consisting of scrumptious delicacies is also prepared and had during the first two nights of the festival. To start off with, we present you some light and healthy appetizers. These are sure to guide you towards the main supper that’s waiting ahead for you to dig in. Read to know the recipes of appetizers for Pesach.
Appetizer Recipes For Pesach
Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredients
- 2 (4-ounce) packages smoked Salmon (divided)
- 1 (8-ounce) package light Cream Cheese (softened)
- ½ cup light Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup fresh Dill (chopped)
- Fresh Dill (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Combine 1 package salmon, cream cheese and sour cream in a food processor.
- Process the mixture until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, remaining 1 package salmon and dill. Grind till you get a spreadable consistency.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve with assorted crackers and vegetables.
Lemony Sesame Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Asparagus (approximately ½ inch thick)
- 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 3 tbsp Butter/ Pareve Margarine
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Kosher Salt (to taste)
- 3 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Break off or cut the tough wood part of each asparagus stalk.
- Place the asparagus in a large skillet.
- Pour enough water to cover the asparagus and add 2 tbsp kosher salt.
- Boil the water on high flame and.
- Reduce the flame and simmer for about 7 to 10 minutes till the asparagus gets tender.
- Meanwhile, place a small saucepan on medium flame and melt butter.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and salt.
- Drain the asparagus and place on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lemon butter on top and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately.
Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 pounds round Red/ White Potatoes
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 6 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (snipped)
- 2 tbsp fresh Chives (snipped)
- 2 tbsp fresh Oregano (snipped)
- 2 tbsp fresh Thyme (snipped)
- 2 tbsp fresh Rosemary (snipped)
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Dairy Sour Cream
- ½ cup Half-and-half, Light Cream or Milk
- Salt (to taste)
- White/ Black Pepper (ground)
- Snipped fresh Herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and chop them.
- Take a large heavy pot and combine together potatoes, garlic, 4 tbsp butter, water and salt.
- Boil the water on high flame and reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes till the potatoes turn tender.
- Add in parsley, chives, oregano, thyme and rosemary. Mix well.
- Allow the mixture to stand for about 5 minutes.
- Mash the mixture using a potato masher until smooth.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream and half-an-half. Mix well.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter and drizzle over the mashed potatoes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately.
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