• Passover is a celebration of the Hebrew exodus from Egypt.Sphenks at Giza Egypt image by TekinT from Fotolia.com
  
  In Judaism, Passover is a religious holiday that celebrates the Hebrew exodus from Egypt. In many families, a traditional evening meal known as Seder is served on a specific evening during Passover. The timing of the meal varies from one tradition to another. However, the meal itself must be prepared according to specific rules, which are followed by all. For example, only unleavened ingredients may be used throughout the Passover celebration. Because of this, a variety of traditional Passover dishes have evolved over time.
  
  

The Seder Plate

• Roasted herbs are one of the symbolic items generally placed on the Sedar plate.herb of horsetail image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
  
  The Seder Plate is a traditional centerpiece of the Passover meal. This plate should be given a place of honor at the Passover table as it will hold several items which are symbolic of this holiday. These include unleavened bread such as matzoh, a roast lamb bone, roasted egg, roasted herbs, greens, salt water and Charoset. Each of these items symbolize a special part of the Passover story and serve as a reminder of the rich history involved in this special day.
  
  

The Entrée

• The entrée for your Passover meal should of course be made with all Kosher ingredients. Some ideas include a salmon and fennel gefilte fish dish, or an orange brisket with carrot and onion stuffing. A honey-glazed lemon chicken dish prepared with fresh lemon juice, coarse Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and honey is another Passover entrée option.
  
  

Sides

• Matzoh is a staple of the Passover feast.candle and matzoh image by Roman Sigaev from Fotolia.com
  
  Since leavened ingredients are strictly forbidden during Passover, a staple of the menu is the unleavened Matzo, a bread substitute that may be used for a variety of items, from bread for sandwiches to crust for pizzas. Matzo can be used in a variety of side dishes for your Seder table. A homemade chicken soup with herbed matzo balls is another idea for a Passover side dish.
  
  

Dessert

• A Mandelbrot pear and cashew crisp with a Mandelbrot crust and topping is a unique Passover dish.pear image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
  
  Just because you must avoid leavened ingredients like the flour used in many desserts doesn't mean you must skip the lavish dessert at your Passover meal. Instead, use this as an opportunity to try something new, such as a Mandelbrot pear and cashew crisp with a Mandelbrot crust and topping. Charoset is another traditional Passover dish with great significance. This dessert, made from a mixture of chopped fruits, spices and wine, is representative of the mortar the Hebrews used while working as slaves under Pharaoh Ramses II.