Last night my wife and I finished printing out all the recipes we plan to use for Passover and made our Passover shopping list accordingly. We also planned our cooking schedule - first we'll do brisket and other dishes we can freeze, then kugels and desserts, and on the day of the Seder we'll only prepare those fresh dishes, like salads, that need to be served fresh. Perhaps Passover preparation is somewhat like building a pyramid - if you start with a solid base, then the peak will be perfect. If you haven't planned your Seder menu yet, these sample Passover Seder menus may be helpful.

I was looking for a lite, easy-to-serve, sweet dessert to end the Passover Seder. I tested these Coffee Meringue Cookies this Shabbos, and everyone, even the kids, loved them. In addition, they had a surprisingly pretty appearance as the coffee grains give the meringues a nice color and stripe. Best of all, I can prepare these a few days before the Seder and store in an airtight container.

More Passover Desserts:

• Chocolate Mousse Torte
• Meringues with Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce
• Brownies with Banana Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
• More Passover Dessert Recipes

After the charoset, I think the soup is the next most important Seder dish in terms of impact. People are hungry by the time the soup is served, and often, due to the matzo balls, completely satiated by the time the soup course is over. Prepare this No-Fail Matzo Ball Soup the day before the Seder, and you'll be able to relax knowing your Seder meal will be a delicious success.
More Matzo Ball Soup Recipes

If the charoset is good, then I believe the whole Seder meal will be a great success. This charoset combines a variety of nuts - almonds, walnuts, pistachios - with fresh fruit, dried fruit, wine and spices. If you like nuts, then this Israeli Charoset with Mixed Nuts recipe is for you!
More Charoset Recipes

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