Passover Seder

What are traditional foods to serve at the Passover meal?

Matzah is an unleavened, crispy flatbread that represents the unleavened bread the Israelites packed when they quickly fled out of Egypt. It's tradition to have three pieces of matzah at the Seder table and then to eat it throughout the upcoming week. Matzah ball soup is another common dish eaten at the Passover meal. The soup contains dumplings made out of matzah meal.

Are there special guidelines for setting the table for the Passover meal?

The Passover meal or Seder is steeped in tradition with various elements. The Seder plate sits in the center of the table and should be large and special, as this is where you'll place the six different ceremonial dishes. Candles are also a part of the meal ceremony.

What meat is traditionally served at the Passover dinner?

Many families like to serve beef brisket for Passover dinner, although roast chicken and roast leg or lamb are also popular.