New Twists on Classic Passover Recipes

March 26, 2013— -- intro: These are some of our favorite new takes on traditional recipes for Passover. From a vegetarian matzo ball soup to a cherry chocolate mousse cake, these dishes may just become family favorites.

Set out your best tableware and serve your family these delicious dishes over Passover week.

quicklist:1category: title: Vegetable Soup with Matzo Balls and Dill Oilurl: 10135987text: Seltzer, eggs and matzo make the matzo balls in this comforting soup. Homemade dill oil adds a subtle flavor and you can save the leftover oil to drizzle on gefilte fish.media: 16005221 related:

quicklist:2category: title: Tosca's Potato Leek Soupurl: 13105173text: This one-pot soup can be enjoyed during the week of Passover. Once the ingredients are fully cooked, blend them in a food processor or with an immersion blender for an easy first course.media: 16004907 related:

quicklist:3category: title: Smoked Salmon Matzo with Beluga Caviarurl: 7141854text: This is the perfect recipe for brunch or as an appetizer during the week. Spread the dill cream over the matzo and top with smoked salmon and caviar.media: 16013935 related:

quicklist:4category: title: Seared Sirloin and Braised Brisket url: 10136028text: This brisket is braised in veal stock with garlic and vegetables for three hours. Sauteed mushrooms and onions add a nice earthiness to the tender meat.media: 14583651related:

quicklist:5category: title: Roasted Lamb Rack and Grilled Lamb Tongue with Lemon Mint Dressingurl: 11125369text: These lamb shanks are braised with vadouvan, apricots and walnuts for an unusual twist on a boring braise. The lemon mint dressing brightens up the flavor of the braise and doubles as a delicious salad dressing.media: 16005001related:

quicklist:6category: title: Dahlia's Fragrant Chicken Fingersurl: 11766710text: We've even found something for the kids with these fragrant chicken fingers. Matzo meal and ground chicken are baked with spices for a Passover recipe the adults might even want to try.media: 16013709 related:

quicklist:7category: title: Jonathan Waxman's Braised Lamb Shanks with Dates, Tangerines and Baby Onionsurl: 16002431text: Traditional braised lamb shanks get a Mexican flair with a spicy mixiote salsa. To lock in additional flavor, the meat is cooked in a parchment package with a banana leaf.media: 16002048related:

quicklist:8category: title: Dark Chocolate Almond Cakeurl: 10136030text: This rich chocolate cake uses almond flour in place of traditional wheat flour. Chocolate chips get mixed into the batter for an extra chocolaty treat.media: 16005207 related:

quicklist:9category: title: Sara Moulton's Macaroonsurl: 6864019text: These chewy coconut cookies can be filled with a piece of bittersweet chocolate. Dust them lightly with confectioner's sugar for a sweet treat.media: 16010376 related:

quicklist:10category: title: Cherry Chocolate Mousseurl: 8890975text: This cherry chocolate mousse can be made with Kosher chocolate for a delicious dessert. Foamy egg whites create a heavenly light texture.media: 15885506related: