Forget the afflliction label and reframe unleavened bread as a blank, crunchy canvas just waiting to lend itself to a world of flavours.
I’m all for a simple schmear of butter or — better still — Nutella. If that’s not for you, I’m willing to bet my last cinnamon ball that anyone not on Team Matzah will be converted by these tasty treats. Just call it your flexible friend.
First up is my matzah granola (aka no-grainola) is so more-ish you’ll be dipping into it long after breakfast time.
Talking of which, Amir Batito’s raspberry matzah brei is the perfect basis for a luxurious, lazy brunch. Serve alongside thick, Greek yoghurt, fruit compote and more of that granola.
If you prefer a more savoury start, head straight to my baked matzah brei – packed with healthy veggies, it’s the love child of a frittata and our favourite traditional breakfast treat.
Matzah pizza is a favourite with children (and adults) everywhere. This version from Italian Jewish food expert Silvia Nacamulli is a real winner. Freestyle your own — simple cheese and tomato brings a smile to my family’s faces every time.
Silvia’s got another Italian-inspired recipe that will become a new family favourite. And if you do have any leftover, this matzah lasagne just gets better and better.
The very versatile cracker is also a great sub for tortilla chips. These cheese-topped matzah nachos are perfect for snacking or a light supper.
If you buy matzah for no other reason, you need to make this salted caramel chocolate treat — millionaire’s matzah. It’s made in minutes and I guarantee it will be gone even quicker.
This clever spin on matzah from Chanie Apfelbaum is a novel riff on an Italian classic. Passover Panzanella salad crowned with nothing less than matzah brei croutons is genius. Is there nothing this unleavened loaf cannot do?
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Denise Phillips takes a sweet swerve, flavouring up the bland cracker with cinnamon and honey to make more-ish crunchy croutons with her crunchy cinnamon matzah, spinach and almond salad. It’s also packed with juicy apples, sticky dates and showered in pretty pink pomegranate seeds.
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Take the bread of affliction up a notch with this sophisticated-looking, Sephardi mina de espinaca. A mina de matzah is a layered pie made with a matzah crust and an egg-based filling. This version is made with spinach, cheese, cream cheese, eggs and mashed potatoes. A delicious and special supper or lunch recipe.
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And saving the best until last, Trevennon Dakota’s Tira-matzu — a clever spin on the Italian classic dessert — is bound to convert any matzah-hater. The creamy pudding is full of dark chocolate and roasted hazelnut flavour, making it the ultimate indulgence.
With delicious options like these you just might want to keep eating it all year round.
